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Arkansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Execution Law – NPR News
In a split decision, the high court sided with 10 death row inmates who argued that, under Arkansas’ constitution, only the Legislature can set execution policy … of a legal battle over lethal injection, the state Legislature passed the law … Continue reading
Obama administration warns federal agencies that monitoring employees’ e-mail could violate law – Washington Post
The Obama administration warned federal agencies Wednesday that monitoring their employees’ personal e-mail communications could violate the law if the intent is to … of employee communications. The legal guidance— from the head of the …
Illinois prosecutors refuse to defend gay marriage ban – Connect
The decision has raised eyebrows among some legal experts who believe prosecutors are legally bound to defend Illinois law, and sets up a scenario where a judge could quickly strike down the marriage statute. Supporters of the ban say it’s … Continue reading
Earls Court project: the "people’s estates" go to law – The Guardian
The tenants and residents’ associations (TRAs) of the West Kensington and Gibbs Green estates – the “people’s estates,” they call themselves – launched their legal challenge to Hammersmith and Fulham council on Wednesday. Their lawyer says …
Wal-Mart’s Legal Bribery – Huffington Post
Honest graft, in contrast, involves using one’s political and business connections … the Cato Institute recently published an article critical of the anti-bribery law. Last year Wal-Mart invested $7.6 million in lobbying federal officials …
Florida voter registration law challenged – Orlando Sentinel
WASHINGTON – Florida officials appear to be backing away from a controversial law that put new restrictions on voter … director of voting for the NAACP legal defense fund. “In Florida, almost 20 percent of black voters who registered in … Continue reading
Khadr legal team pressures for his return – CNEWS
OTTAWA — Convicted terrorist Omar Khadr’s legal team is pressuring the Conservative government … Khadr’s transfer from the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, but the law still requires Toews to consider several factors, including whether Khadr …
Of course the Supreme Court is political – Washington Post
But: Legal academics are similarly concerned … Here I was, in my silly little office, thinking law mattered, and it really didn’t. What mattered was politics, money, party, and party loyalty.” And yet, would that really be so surprising?
Insider poll: Legal experts now expect Supreme Court to strike down individual mandate – ABC News
The Supreme Court will soon announce its ruling on the constitutionality of President Barack Obama’s health care law passed in 2010, and for many legal observers who have worked in the court and argued cases before the justices, the federal … Continue reading
Legal Aid To Push For Marijuana Policy Change Through Courts – NY1
Inspector Kerry Sweet, the head of the NYPD’s legal bureau, said officers have to follow the current law and must make an arrest if the marijuana is in the open at the time of a stop. “If there are legislative … Continue reading
