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GOP gubernatorial candidate lays out $1 billion plan to bolster law enforcement
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon stopped in Grand Rapids on Tuesday to unveil her billion-dollar "Building a Safer State" strategy. She said the plan would support law enforcement by…
Anthony Anderson wonders if he will return to law and order
A number of Law and order fans were left heartbroken when it was confirmed that Anthony Anderson's Kevin Bernard would not be returning for season 22. It was an unexpected development, given that Anderson's retaliation helped him overcome…
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Appoints Howard Law Dean Co-Chair of Board of Directors
WASHINGTON- Howard University School of Law Dean Danielle R. Holley was appointed co-chairman of the board of directors of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Holley shares the seat with Joe West of Duane Morris…
Lawsuit claims new law could strip voters of their right to vote after they move | The Independent…
PHOENIX — Groups involved in registering people to vote are asking a federal judge to block a new law that could leave some moving without registering at all.
And that could turn criminals into…
Trump’s voice rings out, ‘No one will be above the law’
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. - Three weeks ago, the…
Source and Choice of Law on Privilege in Federal Courts: Part II | McGuireWoods LLP
Last week's Privilege Point summarized a California federal court ruling upholding that California recognizes its privilege in statute, but then inexplicitly acknowledging that the courts themselves can create exceptions. A day earlier, a…
September 7 webinar to provide perspectives for students exploring careers in agriculture and food…
Caleb Pearson, senior attorney for Corteva. (Image courtesy of Caleb Pearson)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - It was the organization Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences, or MANNRS, that helped shape Caleb Pearson's…
Editorial: Pot is now more common than cigarettes, but federal law remains outdated. | Editorial
By the editorial board
Consider this to illustrate just how much society has changed in recent generations: New data shows that, for the first time, more Americans…
DA Bragg and bail reform continue to threaten law-abiding NY
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's soft approach resulted in another victim: a 15-year-old Bronx girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted on Wednesday by a bully who was released when Bragg's office downgraded her robbery…
Florida court rejects abortion law injunction
An appeals court on Wednesday rejected a temporary injunction that would have blocked a new!-->…
Trump’s impeachment lawyer at New York Primary is exploiting a big law for money
Dan Goldman, the former federal prosecutor and heir to Levi Strauss & Co. in New York's 10th District Democratic congressional primary, received more than one-sixth of legal industry donations, records show.Donors included WilmerHale…
Law & Order Showrunner Reveals How Series Will Approach Anthony Anderson’s Exit
the original Law and order returned earlier this year for season 21 after a dozen years after its cancellation. The show's return also saw the return of some cast members from the original iteration of the show, including…
Lawmakers demand data on online threats after FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search
Comment this storyCommentHouse Oversight Committee leaders are calling on social media companies to take 'immediate action' to deal with a flood of violent online threats against law enforcement, following the FBI's raid of the Mar estate.…
Texas Law Enforcement May Apply ALERRT Travel Assistance
Agencies can also apply for the Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant program for next year.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas law enforcement can now request travel assistance for Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT),…
Capito and Manchin Announce $1.2 Million Bipartisan Infrastructure Act for Wheeling-Ohio County…
CHARLESTON, W. Va. - Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (RW.Va.) and Joe Manchin (DW.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,200,000 from the Contract Tower (FCT) program of the…
MA: 1986 Act – powered by Barbara Anderson
My highly respected friend Barbara Anderson continues to limit taxes, even beyond the grave. CLT - Citizens for Limited Taxation - suffered a major blow when it lost Barbara, who founded the organization, and Chip Faulkner, but the work of…
Kansas Law Enforcement Training on Missing and Murdered Natives Now Available
LAWRENCE — A new training module for Kansas law enforcement agencies focused on investigating missing and murdered Indigenous people is now available.
The Kansas attorney general's office has partnered…
Mount Laurel Law Firm Supports Kids’ Chance of New Jersey – Trentonian
MOUNT LAUREL — Attorneys from Capehart Scatchard's Workers' Compensation Department attended the eighth annual New Jersey Kids' Chance Gala on July 21 at the Hilton in East Brunswick.
The gala was a fundraiser for Kids' Chance, a non-profit…
SIIR investigates shootings involving law enforcement
SIIR investigates shootings involving law enforcement
sergeant. Teresa Fuller, PIO…
Greenwich prepares to evade state accessory apartment law; it will keep its own rules, including on…
GREENWICH — The City of Greenwich is set to opt out of a state law that governs secondary suites.Connecticut Public Law 21-29 establishes regulations in the state for each secondary suite, which is a separate apartment on the same lot as a…
King & Spalding Appoints New Head of Singapore to Continue Sector Diversification
King & Spalding has appointed a new managing partner in Singapore as the firm continues its!-->…
Tennessee triggers abortion ban to take effect August 5
The 30-day countdown until Tennessee enacts one of the toughest abortion laws in the nation began Tuesday following a final judgment filed in the U.S. Supreme Court. The "trigger" law will ban all abortions in the state while outlining an…
Law requires new drivers to learn bicycle and pedestrian safety rules
Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation making pedestrian and cyclist safety awareness a component of pre-licensing screening for new drivers and a prerequisite for obtaining a license To drive. "My top priority as governor is keeping…
Nearly 30 firefighters complete law enforcement training at KLETC
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (WIBW) - Nearly 30 members of the International Association of Arson Investigators will have the chance to become certified fire investigators in the state of Kansas after completing a basic law enforcement course for fire…
Pa. Absentee voting law Bill 77 mired in uncertainty ahead of 2022 midterm elections
Uncertainty surrounding Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot law persists even as the state heads into its sixth election under the system.The questions are as important as whether the law, Law 77, is valid. The state Supreme Court is set to rule…
‘Law & Order’ crew member shot and killed at Brooklyn filming location
A Brooklyn filming location for a headline-ripping TV crime show became a murder scene early Tuesday when a man enforcing production-related parking restrictions was shot and killed while sitting in a car, police said.The murder happened on…
A&O’s managing partner on making the ‘prudent’ decision to keep NQ Pay
Allen & Overy raised some eyebrows earlier in July when it decided it wouldn't be participating!-->…
Family denied urgent access to toilets despite law: ‘Inconvenient’
WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — This is the kind of emergency you hope to have behind closed doors. But for people with inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, painful flare-ups can happen anywhere, anytime.
That's exactly what happened to a…
Four law firms finalize ethics and ESG policies
A variety of law firms are developing ethical and ESG policies as they attempt to navigate an!-->…
Another law firm investigates WWE on behalf of shareholders
Like Desmond stuck in the bunker in "Lost," it's time again to descend the ranks and hit the "WWE is being investigated on behalf of shareholders" button, as another firm of attorneys announced that it was investigating WWE on behalf of the…
Cincinnati law enforcement and community build unity through basketball
CINCINNATI (WXIX) – The basketball courts at First Presbyterian Church in East Westwood were packed for the unity basketball game hosted by the Pickett Project on July 9.Police officers, firefighters and children of different ages took part…
EU’s highest court makes Osborne Clarke Partner a judge
The current head of Osborne Clarke's EU law practice has been appointed as a judge at the!-->…
UPDATE: Law enforcement apprehend man who escaped from Hamilton Jail | Local News
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UPDATE: According to the Ravalli County Sheriff's Office, Clint Gary Nickerson has been apprehended. This story will be updated as new…
Iowa restaurants excited about new law restricting third-party ordering companies
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) — Restaurant owners in Iowa are hoping a new law restricting third-party delivery companies means their food will arrive to their customers in the same condition it left.The law, which came into force on Friday,…
Reviews | The EPA Supreme Court ruling came at the worst possible time
Placeholder while loading article actionsRichard Lazarus is the Howard and Katherine Aibel Professor of Law at Harvard University.The Supreme Court has just formalized what environmentalists feared as soon as Donald Trump was elected: a…
Here’s What Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ Law Could Mean for Your Child’s…
Of the many laws that go into effect on Friday, Florida's "Stop WOKE Act" could be among the most controversial with the possibility of multiple lawsuits arising to challenge its constitutionality."Critics will challenge it because they…
Noem Advocates No Exceptions for Rape, Incest in South Dakota Trigger Law: No Reason for…
Washington— South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Sunday defended her state's abortion trigger law that went into effect after the Supreme Court decision remove the constitutional right to abortion. She said in an interview with…
Whitmer urges Michigan Supreme Court to consider legal action on 1931 abortion law after Roe’s…
LANSING - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer filed a motion urging the state Supreme Court to review her lawsuit challenging the 1931 abortion law following the US Supreme Court's decision to cancel Roe v. Wade.On Friday, the United States…
Lawyer Peter Sobota is Certified in Aviation Law
An aviation background and over 35 years of flight experience provide a unique foundation for understanding aviation legal issues. Mr. Sobota obtained his degree in professional aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a…
State law changed after kombucha confusion
GREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) — There's been a lot of buzz about kombucha sales in South Carolina. The fermented drink has recently caused some confusion over how it is sold.In May, we reported a gray area in a state law regarding the…
SCOTUS knocked down defenses at arbitration in the Third Circuit
Since (at least) 1975, in Gavlik Constr. Co. c. HF Campbell Co.., 526 F.2d 777, 783 (3d Cir. 1975) (following the Second Circuit), plaintiffs seeking to defeat a motion to compel arbitration in the Third Circuit, pursuant…
Renowned family law firm moves to Temecula, CA
TEMECULA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Family Law Matters moved its offices to a new building on July 1, 2021, allowing for expansion of the firm. The new office building is an anchor in Temecula, California's industrial district.…
Nomination of Leeds Chief Constable to National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund’s Destination…
According to staff reports from The Tribune
LEEDS - Leeds City Police Chief Paul Irwin has been cordially invited to become a member of the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund's Destination Zero Selection Committee on June…
NOTICE TO SCHW INVESTORS: Rosen Law Firm Encourages Charles Schwab Corporation Investors to Learn…
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation into potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) arising from…
Knesset debate over civil law in Israel threatens settler protections
Placeholder while loading article actionsHEBRON, West Bank — Noam Arnon and Issa Amro live a few blocks from each other in the center of this biblical city, but they live under two different sets of laws. Amro, along with the other 200,000…
Spotlight on Duane Pinnock, Tax Attorney and Law Firm Shareholder
Our Spotlight series sheds light on the careers and lives of tax professionals around the world. This week, the focus is on attorney Duane Pinnock, a shareholder in the tax group of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC in…
Understanding Stress Injuries and Resilience in Law Enforcement
Download this week's episode from Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Spotify or via RSS feed.…
What is the Illinois law behind the Google and Facebook agreements? – NBC Chicago
After several Illinois residents received checks in the mail following a Facebook settlement, more are now expected under a new Google settlement. It all stems from the same Illinois law.
The lawsuits against Google and…
Panic alarms could hit New York schools after ‘Alyssa’s Law’ passes
Albany police officers passed a law on Saturday requiring school districts across the state to seriously consider installing silent panic alarms to alert law enforcement authorities in the event of an emergency.…
What parents need to know about the new ‘Safe Sleep for Babies’ law
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – This is an important alert for parents, grandparents and other caregivers of young children: stop using slant rails and crib bumpers immediately!Although the two have long been market mainstays, a recent…
‘Substantial Changes’ to New Hampshire Non-Competition Law Proposed | Epstein Becker…
We have written recently about legislative action in various states regarding their restrictive covenant laws, including washington state prohibitions of non-disclosure and non-disparagement clauses in employment contracts, a proposal in…
Death of José Bahamonde-Gonzalez, associate dean of the Francis K. Carey School of Law at the…
José Bahamonde-González, attorney, legal administrator and associate dean of the Francis K. Carey School of Law at the University of Maryland, died of an acute infection on May 15 at his home in North Baltimore. He was 62 years old."José…
Here are the Memorial Day weekend exceptions to Chicago’s curfew law – NBC Chicago
The stricter weekend curfew for minors imposed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot became official on Wednesday, as the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance reducing the curfew from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. -end.…
Onlookers urged law enforcement to charge into primary school | News, Sports, Jobs
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Bystanders urged police to charge into the Texas elementary school where a gunman's rampage killed 19 children and two teachers, a witness said…
Official: Trumbull Dems Bylaws Violate Law | News, Sports, Jobs
The Trumbull County Democratic Party Constitution contains "several provisions" that are "unenforceable because they conflict with any of the laws of the State", or with…
Ukrainian parliament extends martial law for 90 days
Russian troops have full control of the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol and all Ukrainian fighters entrenched there have surrendered, the Russian Defense Ministry has said, as Moscow steps up its assault on eastern Ukraine.
"The territory…
NJGCA: Proposed Federal Gouging Law Erroneously Screens Gas Stations, Creates Artificial Distrust In…
Proposed federal gouging law wrongly scrutinizes gas stations and creates artificial distrust in small business owners
Legislation would allow fuel retailers to be targeted for “excessive” prices;
Like all brick-and-mortar…
What Every Lawyer Should Know About Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
Despite increased awareness around the world of the importance of data security, cyberattacks show no signs of slowing down.
Meanwhile, privacy and cybersecurity law is changing rapidly, with lawmakers, regulators, and courts constantly…
How will the new regulations affect payday loan interest rates?
When you need money, it's all too simple to fall prey to predatory loans. When you need cash fast, applying for payday loans online is one of the most convenient options. It's a viable option for people with bad credit, so it appears to!-->…
Advocates push for more comprehensive hate crime law in Indiana – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News…
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A state legislator said Monday that Indiana's current hate crimes law does not provide enough guidance for the courts.
Rep. Greg Porter, D-Indianapolis, said he lobbied for hate crime legislation…
Central Point Illegal Marijuana Grow Site Raided by Law Enforcement – Medford News, Weather,…
A man was arrested, nearly 5,000 plants were seized and destroyed; owner cited for several offenses
Photo JCSO This greenhouse in the 1800 block of Gibbon Road in Central!-->…
New Georgia law requires high school students to take financial literacy classes
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) — A new law requires some Georgia high school students to take financial literacy courses as a prerequisite for graduation. Proponents of the legislation say classes for teens on money management are long overdue."You…
Addleshaws adds litigant from crypto-focused law firm
Addleshaw Goddard has added a litigation partner to its international commercial litigation team.!-->…
Judge weighs request to block Alabama transgender law
By KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will ban the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender minors starting Sunday, unless a federal judge rules on a request to prevent the law from taking…
Law enforcement officers who died in Alabama honored at memorial service
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) – Heads of state, family members and fellow law enforcement officers have honored the 12 Alabama officers lost in the line of duty in 2021.
One by one, each member of law enforcement was recognized.…
Maryland abortion law will not be funded by Governor Larry Hogan
Placeholder while loading article actionsAmid an intense focus on abortion rights, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) has decided to withhold the $3.5 million that state lawmakers have earmarked for training new suppliers, its spokesperson…
Chicago spends nearly $40 million a year on outside law firms, mostly on lawsuits against the police…
CHICAGO (WLS) — Video shows Ariel Roman was unarmed when he was shot by a Chicago police officer more than two years ago. He sued the city and the officers involved. The court docket shows little progress has been made in the case, but…
Colstrip case shows results of botched law | Editorial
A group of high school students visited the Russell Smith federal courthouse last week and likely came away better educated than many state lawmakers.Although they were unable to participate in the Portland General Electric…
Sexual harassment law finds its way into Indian country Oklahoma | Crowe & Dunlevy
Since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson, Title VII has become a staple in private workplaces across the country. Amended over the years, Title VII has become synonymous…
State audit examines bias in California law enforcement, including Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. (KTXL) — There's still bias in California law enforcement, according to a new report from the state's Office of the Auditor.
The audit assessed five law enforcement agencies across the state, including the…
Mother’s Day means more this year for a resilient law grad – University of Alabama News
Aaliyah Locke will obtain her Juris Doctor in May 2022. As she gazed into her newborn son's eyes, Aaliyah Locke made a promise to him: she would do whatever it took to succeed.
Five years later, on Mother's Day, with her son!-->!-->…
New law prohibits motor vehicles on Utah’s dry lake beds and streams
Motorized vehicles are prohibited from traveling on exposed navigable lake beds and rivers in Utah, but a problem has arisen in recent years with how it is written in state law.It was not entirely clear…
Ukrainian freedom fighters get police and riot gear from Arizona law enforcement
9,000 pounds of body armor, helmets, riot shields and tactical gear reach destination, Arizona officials say
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — A shipment of surplus police equipment donated by Arizona County sheriffs has…
Morning: 21.04.22 – Above the lawAbove the law
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* Angry police or intellectual property? : The cops are playing Disney songs on patrol to prevent the public from recording them.
* Special Lasagna: The newlyweds break their relationship with crime…
Boies Schiller begins rebuilding in London with the hiring of a partner
Boies Schiller Flexner has taken on a litigation partner at its London base, as it begins to rebuild!-->…
Governor DeSantis will sign a 15-week abortion ban into Florida law
Previous cover: Florida bill would ban abortion after 15 weeks The bill closely mirrors a Mississippi 15-week abortion law that is currently being debated by the Supreme Court as a challenge to the 1973 Roe v. Wade. Kissimmee,…
County wary of new economic development law – The Daily Reporter
John Jessup
HANCOCK COUNTY — A new law will allow the state of Indiana to create special districts that collect taxes to encourage development. Fearful of losing control to the state, the Hancock County government is considering ways to…
Another law ignored by Trump: accounting for foreign gifts at the White House
Former President Donald Trump left the White House last year without providing the State Department with a legally required accounting of gifts he received from foreign governments in 2020, officials revealed in a report Friday.The demand…
The anti-lynching law is long overdue
The Emmett Till anti-lynching law has passed the House and Senate and will soon be signed into law by President Joe Biden.Section 2 of that Act provides that Section 249(a) of Title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end…