[ad_1] Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt.Sue Ogrocki/AP Oklahoma is one step closer to having one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the nation. The state’s legislature passed a bill banning almost all abortions after “fertilization.” Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, is expected to sign the latest legislation into law. The Oklahoma […]
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Reversion definition still unclear in gaming bill draft – Legal expert
[ad_1] Doubts remain over how to define what areas would revert to government administration under the future gaming law remains once concessions or sub-concession expire, gaming lawyer António Lobo Vilela told Macau News Agency. Vilela – a Macau-based and author of the Macau Gaming Law Book – recently published a […]
Is Russia Committing Genocide in Ukraine?
[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and United States President Joe Biden. ABA Legal Fact Check debuted in August 2017 and is the first fact check website focusing exclusively on legal matters. This article has been republished with permission. On April 12, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden declared that genocide is taking place in […]
New law aims to take down ‘multi-billion’ dollar organized retail crime industry
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGEM) – Following viral videos in recent months depicting large groups rushing into stores and stealing as much merchandise as they can carry, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill meant to crack down on those types of crime. The act takes on the issue from […]
Former Trump administration official cleared of violating NH state law after double votes
[ad_1] CONCORD, N.H. — A former Trump administration official running for Congress in New Hampshire did not violate state law by voting twice during the 2016 primary election season, the New Hampshire attorney general’s office said Thursday without taking a position on whether federal law was broken. The Associated Press […]
What is an e-bike? Advocates in Mass. want to update definition, legal framework in hope they help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
[ad_1] A group of advocacy organizations backing legislation that would update the legal framework for electric bicycles says the mode of transportation could help Massachusetts meet climate-related goals. The groups are backing two bills from Democratic Reps. Dylan Fernandes of Falmouth, Steven Owens of Watertown and Sen. Sal DiDomenico of […]
Not the law, but the abuse of the law
[ad_1] This is the strong argument to contend that Section 124A is anachronistic in a republican Constitution. The use of the words “disaffection” and the inclusive definition has resulted in the Section being widely misused. Indeed, the fault is not so much with the Section itself, but with the manner […]
Colerain Twp. supervisors to learn more on possible switch to Lancaster Patriot for legal advertising | Community News
[ad_1] When: Colerain Township supervisors meeting, May 2. What happened: The last discussion item of the meeting concerned the possibility of using The Lancaster Patriot for the township’s legal advertising. Background: The township has become aware that neighboring Little Britain Township is considering using The Lancaster Patriot to advertise public […]
How a ‘not qualified,’ overzealous judge just rewrote public health law as we know it | The Incision | Detroit
[ad_1] click to enlarge Public domain Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. I was hoping I wouldn’t have to write about COVID for a while. But last week, some Trump-appointed judge from the heart of Florida submitted a deranged Facebook rant as a legal opinion, which could have far-reaching impacts on public […]
Missouri abortion laws if Roe v. Wade is repealed
[ad_1] If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, a “trigger law” will take effect in Missouri, banning abortion in most cases. While that idea might seem straightforward, St. Louis University law professor Marcia McCormick said its language is ambiguous and leaves room for many interpretations when it comes […]
The FDA Uses Its New Authority To Close Off the Last Remaining Legal Option for Vapers Who Like Flavor Variety
[ad_1] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving fast to close off what seems to be the last remaining legal option for vaping companies that want to provide the e-liquid flavors that former smokers overwhelmingly prefer. Exercising regulatory authority that Congress recently gave it, the FDA has set a […]
Wesleyan professor gives talk about effect of Chauvin trial on US legal system
[ad_1] Professor Sonali Chakravarti discussed the increasing importance of race in the legal system and the changing definition of jury impartiality. by Shena Han | 5/3/22 5:05am On April 28, the Rockefeller Center for Public Policy invited Wesleyan University government professor Sonali Chakravarti to speak about jury impartiality in the […]
Voter advocacy groups want appeals court to block Kansas election law ahead of August primary
[ad_1] Attorneys for voter advocacy groups want the Kansas Appeals Court to block a Kansas election law as the August primary election approaches. Four voter advocacy organizations are asking appeals court judges to block a Kansas election law ahead of the August primary. The League of Women Voters Kansas, Loud […]
Few mask lawsuits remain as Missouri AG asks legislature to clarify law behind legal blitz
[ad_1] Three months after Attorney General Eric Schmitt launched a legal blitz against 47 school districts across the state, nearly all the cases have petered out as COVID infection rates plummeted and mask mandates were lifted. But four cases live on. While he’s moved to drop nearly every lawsuit he […]
Is the Supreme Court Roe v Wade Leak Illegal? The Law Is Unclear
[ad_1] “Legal scholarship provides little clarity regarding § 641’s interpretation; only a few scholars have even recognized § 641’s application to information,” reads a Columbia Law Review article about the statute’s use for prosecuting leakers, written by Jessica Lutkenhaus, an attorney focused on criminal defense at the law firm Wilmer […]
Twitter Users Roast Elon Musk’s Definition of ‘Free Speech’
[ad_1] Hannibal Hanschke, Getty As debate and speculation swirled this week regarding what Twitter might look like under Elon Musk’s control, the eccentric billionaire explained to the masses, in a tweet, of course, his understanding of free speech. Critics were quick to pounce. Musk wrote: By “free speech”, I simply […]
Controversial Laws of War Issues (Chapter 25)
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In rejecting death row inmate’s case, judge says law enforcement isn’t a profession
[ad_1] An Arizona inmate who is mere weeks away from his scheduled execution argued the state’s clemency board was unfairly loaded with law enforcement. But a state judge has disagreed, saying that law enforcement does not meet the definition of a “profession.” Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court issued […]
Zambia signs MoU to attract more Japanese investment
Zambia flag combined with japan flag The Embassy of Zambia in Japan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI) to help Zambia attract more Japanese Investment in the country. The MoU paves way for the Mission to join 36 Embassies, 193 Japanese companies, […]
Gov. DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban into Florida law
[ad_1] 15-week abortion ban signed into law Jennifer Holton reports. KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Florida doctors soon will be barred from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, as Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a measure that closely resembles a Mississippi law under review by the U.S. Supreme Court. The […]
Kansas advocacy group say law criminalizes voter registration drives
[ad_1] Four voter advocacy organizations are asking appeals court judges to block a Kansas election law ahead of the August primary. The League of Women Voters Kansas, Loud Light, Kansas Appleseed and Topeka Independent Living Resource Center are asking the Kansas Court of Appeals for an injunction against provisions in […]
Poland and EECC: Regulations Electronic Communications Entrepreneurs
[ad_1] While the electronic communications services industry is still awaiting legislative developments regarding the Electronic Communications Law, which was to be the main act implementing Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 11, 2018, establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) in Poland, amendments […]
New Indiana law is meant to protect free speech at universities. It may do the opposite.
[ad_1] A free speech poster sits among the free items available to those attending Ann Coulter’s April 1 speaking event at the Indiana Memorial Union. Amidst a chorus of cheers, boos and “Let her finish” chants, conservative political commentator Ann Coulter walked off the Whittenberger Auditorium stage before college student […]
Legal Term Source Of Political Controversy
[ad_1] The reluctance of some European states to call out Russian atrocities in Ukraine as “genocide” has sparked tensions with Kyiv, but use of the precise legal term to describe the greatest of all crimes has long been a source of political contention. US President Joe Biden this week said […]
Inslee signs law intended to reduce hazing incidents
[ad_1] After Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez died from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity event in 2019, his parents became determined to prevent similar tragedies. One of Jolayne Houtz’s and Hector Martinez’s many goals was met Wednesday when Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Sam’s Law Act. The Spokesman-Review reported the measure […]