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Florida Governor Signs House Bill 1021 Into Law

17 Jun 2024, 1:54 pm by Jonathan M. Mofsky

Reporting on the latest legislative update, the Governor recently signed House Bill 1021 into law. [read post]

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Adobe’s hidden cancellation fee is unlawful, FTC suit says

17 Jun 2024, 1:05 pm by Ashley Belanger

Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Adobe prioritized profits while spending years ignoring numerous complaints from users struggling to cancel costly subscriptions without incurring hefty hidden fees, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleged in a lawsuit Monday. [read post]

Law & Disorder - http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/

Hotel Lawyer: California’s AB 537 mandates transparent pricing for all short-term lodging as of July 1, 2024 — $10,000 penalty for violation

17 Jun 2024, 11:48 am by Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group®

The amended B&P Code section applies to all advertising (in this state or from this state) for short-term lodging. [read post]

Hotel Law Blog - http://hotellaw.jmbm.com/

Indiana: “Beckwith poses a ‘serious threat’ to Braun’s campaign, says GOP powerhouse lawyer” (Includes Jim Bopp Memo)

17 Jun 2024, 11:20 am by Rick Hasen

Indiana Capital Chronicle: Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun faces a “serious threat” to his candidacy after Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith was selected as his running mate, according to an internal campaign memo penned by prominent conservative attorney Jim Bopp. [read post]

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Arizona: “Court upholds legal fees penalty for former SOS candidate”

17 Jun 2024, 11:08 am by Rick Hasen

Arizona Capitol Times: Mark Finchem and his attorney can’t escape a court order that they pay more than $47,000 in legal fees in his unsuccessful attempt to overturn his 2022 loss in the race for secretary of state. [read post]

Election Law - http://electionlawblog.org/

"Schools are under a duty to adequately supervise the students in their charge and they will be held liable for foreseeable injuries proximately related to the absence of adequate supervision" (Mirand v City of New York, 84 NY2d 44, 49; see D.M. v Yonkers City Sch. Dist., 220 AD3d 672). "Schools are not insurers of safety, however, for they cannot reasonably be expected to continuously supervise and control all movements and activities of students" (Mirand v City of New York, 84 NY2d at 49; see R.B. v Sewanhaka Cent. High Sch. Dist., 207 AD3d 607, 609).

17 Jun 2024, 11:00 am by Public Employment Law Press

Gallagher, Corporation Counsel, Yonkers, NY (David P. [read post]

New York Public Personnel Law - https://publicpersonnellaw.blogspot.com/

"Schools are under a duty to adequately supervise the students in their charge and they will be held liable for foreseeable injuries proximately related to the absence of adequate supervision" (Mirand v City of New York, 84 NY2d 44, 49; see D.M. v Yonkers City Sch. Dist., 220 AD3d 672). "Schools are not insurers of safety, however, for they cannot reasonably be expected to continuously supervise and control all movements and activities of students" (Mirand v City of New York, 84 NY2d at 49; see R.B. v Sewanhaka Cent. High Sch. Dist., 207 AD3d 607, 609).

17 Jun 2024, 11:00 am by Public Employment Law Press

Gallagher, Corporation Counsel, Yonkers, NY (David P. [read post]

New York Public Personnel Law - https://publicpersonnellaw.blogspot.com/

Maryland governor pardons 175,000 cannabis convictions

17 Jun 2024, 10:55 am by Gabrielle Pasternak | U. Pittsburgh School of Law, US

” He stated that in the past, “[p]olicies have been intentionally deployed to hold back entire communities,” which is why he claims his pardon is very intentional. [read post]

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Surgeon general’s proposed social media warning label for kids could hurt kids

17 Jun 2024, 10:18 am by Ashley Belanger

Enlarge (credit: MirageC | Moment) US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants to put a warning label on social media platforms, alerting young users of potential mental health harms. [read post]

Law & Disorder - http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/

Michigan Supreme Court, in Case Against Burkman and Wohl, Holds It Is Constitutional to Punish Intentional Lies About When, Where, or How People Vote (Relevant Also to Pending Mackey Case)

17 Jun 2024, 9:34 am by Rick Hasen

I have been arguing that it does not violate the First Amendment to make it a crime to intentionally lie about when, where or how people vote. [read post]

Election Law - http://electionlawblog.org/

“Federal appeals court to reconsider case affecting Attorney General Dave Yost’s authority to block proposed ballot issues”

17 Jun 2024, 9:12 am by Rick Hasen

Cleveland.com: A federal appeals court will reconsider a recent decision that could affect Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s ability to block future proposed ballot-issue campaigns via a state law that gives his office authority to sign off on proposed… Continue reading The post “Federal appeals court to reconsider case affecting Attorney General Dave Yost’s authority to block proposed ballot issues” appeared first on Election Law Blog. [read post]

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“334 public officials in 5 swing states have undermined or cast doubt on elections: study”

17 Jun 2024, 7:42 am by Rick Hasen

USA Today: Hundreds of public officials in five key swing states have denied election outcomes, tried to overturn an election, or made statements to undermine an election, a new study says. [read post]

Election Law - http://electionlawblog.org/

Thanks to Justin

17 Jun 2024, 7:34 am by Rick Hasen

for his blogging stint last week. [read post]

Election Law - http://electionlawblog.org/

“Bridging the Divide: Translating Research on Digital Media Into Policy and Practice”

17 Jun 2024, 7:33 am by Rick Hasen

New report from Issie Laposwsky for the Knight Foundation, which is funding some indispensable research on changes in journalism, politics and democracy. [read post]

Election Law - http://electionlawblog.org/

“Race, the Ballot, and Hegemony: What the Struggle over Immigrant Voting Teaches Us About Rightwing Mobilization in the U.S.”

17 Jun 2024, 7:28 am by Rick Hasen

In New Political Science from Ron Hayduk and Anthony Pahnke. [read post]

Election Law - http://electionlawblog.org/