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Soon after Fairfax County amended its water ordinance, Falls Church and several other municipalities whose water utilities provide service to county residents outside their borders took legal action seek ing to block the sweeping new law.

But Scott’s administration said Monday that it is the federal government that is skirting the law — by denying Florida access to its database.  “For nearly a year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has failed to meet its legal … Continue reading →

… that you must have an interest in law and related areas; such as current and international affairs, history, government and politics etc. These are usually the kind of students that are attracted to the legal profession. Many students who … Continue reading →

… client’s comment that other firms “pale in comparison” when it comes to policy. The Legal 500 noted the firm’s expertise across all areas of energy regulatory law including electric, hydroelectric, and gas, as well as related litigation before …

The proposed reform of the civil and commercial codes, which was submitted to the Senate on Friday, includes a clause saying foreign currency obligations subject to Argentine law can be honored … both houses. Legal sources said it would …

Bill Burgess, lead legal counsel for the group, said he has no plans to sue the state or the counties that select the voting locations. “What we’re looking for is a change in policy,” Burgess said. “It’s hard to fight … Continue reading →

Such rulings have been the subject of criticism from practitioners and the legal academy. These critics say it is … The latest critique arrived this month in The Tulane Law Review in an article by Ira P. Robbins, a law … Continue reading →

The parliamentary standing committee on personnel, public grievances, law and justice … of a recognized political party given to any group. It said if the model conduct of code is brought under the RPA, it would open the doors for … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON — Texas is preparing for a legal showdown next month in federal court over a new voter photo ID law passed by the Legislature … to “preclear” changes in voting laws or political lines. “The past two years have … Continue reading →

The original Bill C-36, rushed into law in December 2001 after … bill to define terrorist motivation. Some legal academics and others, however, have since feared the provision could lead to political and ethnic witch-hunts, turn terrorism …