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Justices confirm insurer’s rights to be heard about asbestos bankruptcy plan

7 Jun 2024, 5:29 am by Ronald Mann

” Although the statute does not include a comprehensive definition, it does indicate that the term “includ[es] the debtor, the trustee, a creditors’ committee, an equity security holders’ committee, a creditor, an equity security holder, or any indenture trustee. [read post]

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Unsafe Storage of a Firearm Laws in Canada

7 Jun 2024, 5:11 am by Michael Oykhman

’ Such a requirement is ambiguous, and does not provide any guidance as to when ‘use’ has ended and ‘storage’ has begun. [read post]

Oykhman Criminal Defence Law Criminal FAQ - https://www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com/faq/

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 6/7/24

7 Jun 2024, 5:00 am by Kellie N. Lego

Do I have to work full time on an H-1B, or may I work part time? [read post]

H1B Visa Lawyer Blog - http://www.h1bvisalawyerblog.com/

Another One Bites the Dust: The Fifth Circuit Vacates SEC Private Funds Rules

7 Jun 2024, 3:30 am by David Lynn

The opinion of the Court (the “Opinion”) holds that the SEC lacked the rulemaking authority to issue these Rules under both Section 211(h) and Section 206(4) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”). [read post]

TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog - http://www.thecorporatecounsel.net/Blog/

The Supreme Court Applies an Uncontroversial Clear Statement Rule, by Eli Nachmany

6 Jun 2024, 1:48 pm by Guest Author

Y & H Corp. [read post]

Notice & Comment - https://www.yalejreg.com/nc/

[Neil Siegel] Constitutional Interpretation in The Collective-Action Constitution

5 Jun 2024, 7:30 am by Neil Siegel

As constitutional historian H. [read post]

The Volokh Conspiracy - http://www.volokh.com/

A union’s decision to dismiss a meritorious grievance does not constitute a breach of the duty of fair representation in the absence of evidence that the union’s decision was arbitrary or made in bad faith

5 Jun 2024, 7:00 am by Public Employment Law Press

CHARNY (H. [read post]

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

A union’s decision to dismiss a meritorious grievance does not constitute a breach of the duty of fair representation in the absence of evidence that the union’s decision was arbitrary or made in bad faith

5 Jun 2024, 7:00 am by Public Employment Law Press

CHARNY (H. [read post]

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

Banović on the Contextual Contingency and Social Rules

4 Jun 2024, 8:55 pm by Lawrence Solum

Reasoned Dissensus and Common Ground" (Eveline Feteris, Harm Kloosterhuis, H. [read post]

Legal Theory Blog - https://lsolum.typepad.com/legaltheory/

Explosive Weapons Pose Threats to Cultural Heritage: States Have a Tool to Protect It

4 Jun 2024, 6:05 am by Bonnie Docherty

As the report makes clear, “[h]arm to cultural heritage is … inseparable from harm to the civilian population. [read post]

Just Security - https://www.justsecurity.org/

Justice Alito Fails Both Constitutional Law and Property Law

3 Jun 2024, 4:00 am by Michael C. Dorf

Justice Alito wants to play a game of H-O-R-S-E with Justice Kavanaugh at the basketball backboard and hoop that overhang the driveway. [read post]

Dorf on Law - http://www.dorfonlaw.org/

[Eugene Volokh] Arkansas S. Ct. Formally Admonishes Judge Whose Order Characterized S. Ct.'s Opinion as "LOCO"

31 May 2024, 6:03 pm by Eugene Volokh

His response does not demonstrate that he understands the severity of his conduct. [read post]

The Volokh Conspiracy - http://www.volokh.com/

[Jonathan H. Adler] Can a Criminal Enterprise Commit an Unfair Labor Practice?

31 May 2024, 9:28 am by Jonathan H. Adler

[Does the National Labor Relations Board have jurisdiction over a medical marijuana dispensary's treatment of its employees?] [read post]

The Volokh Conspiracy - http://www.volokh.com/

Gaza Arrest Warrants: Assessing Starvation as a Method of Warfare and Associated Starvation Crimes

31 May 2024, 5:55 am by Yousuf Syed Khan

Notably, the Prosecutor’s statement itself does not mention belligerent occupation. [read post]

Just Security - https://www.justsecurity.org/

California Bill Would Deem Some Lenders As Licensed

30 May 2024, 12:15 am

If enacted, AB 2981 would add a new subdivision (h) to Section 22100 to provide as follows: A lender that does not make or broker residential mortgage loans or consumer loans shall be deemed a licensee under this article when the lender makes five or fewer commercial loans annually and the principal amount of all loans made by the lender in the preceding and current calendar year have each exceeded three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000). [read post]

California Corporate & Securities Law - https://www.calcorporatelaw.com/

Justice Kagan’s Intriguing Concurrence in This Month’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Case

29 May 2024, 9:01 pm by Vikram David Amar

We therefore conclude that the Bureau’s funding mechanism does not violate the Appropriations Clause. [read post]

Verdict - http://verdict.justia.com/

DOL Weighs-In (Again) With Final Rule on Independent Contractors

29 May 2024, 3:03 am by Holly H. Williamson, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Theanna Bezney, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Holly H. [read post]

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What Do Plaintiffs’ Lawyers’ Pre-Filing Press Releases Signify?

27 May 2024, 1:49 pm by Kevin LaCroix

Kaplan of Arizona State University, and Adi Masli, Matt Peterson, and Eric H. [read post]