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Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

European parliament urges EU to draw up standardised consent-based definition of rape

The European Parliament urges the EU to establish a standardized consent-based definition of rape to unify laws across member states.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

NY's highest court sets new precedent for how police must communicate when making arrests based on shared information | amNewYork

Police must verify information with the officer who entered it before making an arrest based on law enforcement databases.
Law
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Jonathan Gill to challenge extradition bid to Northern Ireland to face Robbie Lawlor murder charge

Evidence against Jonathan Gill in Robbie Lawlor's murder case is inadmissible under EU law.
#supreme-court
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
US politics

The Shadow Docket Memos Are Damning. So Naturally, The Right Is Talking About The Leak. - Above the Law

EU data protection
fromArs Technica
10 months ago

DOGE wins at Supreme Court; conservative majority ends limits on data access

The court's ruling may create unequal standards for litigants and jeopardize personal privacy, especially related to sensitive data from the Social Security Administration.
fromwww.twincities.com
1 year ago
Law

Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

The Supreme Court case centers on the difficulty of suing public schools for failing to accommodate students with disabilities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago
SF parents

Justices Appear Skeptical of School District in Student Disability Rights Case

The Supreme Court questioned whether a bad faith standard is necessary for disability discrimination cases.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Shadow Docket Memos Are Damning. So Naturally, The Right Is Talking About The Leak. - Above the Law

Leaked memos reveal how Chief Justice Roberts led the Supreme Court to create the shadow docket, highlighting internal dysfunction and predetermined outcomes.
EU data protection
fromArs Technica
10 months ago

DOGE wins at Supreme Court; conservative majority ends limits on data access

The court's ruling may create unequal standards for litigants and jeopardize personal privacy, especially related to sensitive data from the Social Security Administration.
Law
fromwww.twincities.com
1 year ago

Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

The Supreme Court case centers on the difficulty of suing public schools for failing to accommodate students with disabilities.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago

Justices Appear Skeptical of School District in Student Disability Rights Case

The Supreme Court questioned whether a bad faith standard is necessary for disability discrimination cases.
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Law
Employers must adhere to legal standards when classifying workers as independent contractors versus employees, as control over work practices is a key factor.
fromAxios
4 months ago

Federal judge restricts warrantless immigration arrests in D.C.

"The government's defense appears to be that the individuals behind these statements are ignorant or incompetent, or both," Howell wrote in her 88-page order. "This defense puts a new twist on the old saying, 'I can't believe what you say, because I see what you do,' by asserting the position 'don't believe either what we say or what we do, just trust whatever we tell you now.'"
US politics
US politics
fromAP News
8 months ago

Trump weaponization czar urged New York Attorney General James to resign over mortgage probe

Ed Martin urged Attorney General Letitia James to resign, claiming it would serve the good of the state and nation.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
8 months ago

One Thing Made This Week's Execution in Tennessee Particularly Horrific

Tennessee executed Byron Black, highlighting issues around botched executions and the need for dignity in the death penalty process.
Women in technology
fromStreetsblog
11 months ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Bike Guides to Build Your City - Streetsblog USA

MUTCD's legal mandate creates challenges for agencies that want to implement best practices in bike facility design.
fromPatently-O
1 year ago

The Priority Paradox: In re Floyd Highlights the Dual Standards of Written Description and Anticipation

The claimed design is a cooling blanket -- with the drawings showing a 6x5 array pattern. The priority filing included a 6x6 array, a 6x4 array.
Intellectual property law
Wearables
fromPatently-O
1 year ago

Silicon Valley Judicial Ties: The Cellspin Recusal Case

Cellspin's case asks the Supreme Court to clarify judicial recusal standards and their implications for patent litigation.
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