Last week, New York unveiled significant amendments to its penal law, escalating the severity and implications of wage theft, now treated as larceny in the Empire State. Spearheaded by Governor Kathy Hochul, the new legislation allows prosecutors to seek more robust criminal penalties against employers involved in wage theft. JDSupra reports that these employers are…
On a recent Friday, Judge Steve Jones returned Mark Meadows’s case to Fulton County Superior Court, rejecting Meadows’s attempt to transfer his Georgia RICO case to federal court. Meadows posited that his alleged interference with the presidential election fell under his official duties as White House Chief of Staff; however, Judge Jones deemed no federal…
The upcoming changes to crypto marketing rules in the UK are set to come into effect from the 8th of October, 2023. Notably, these new rules will apply regardless of the location of the issuer, extending even to crypto businesses and issuers based outside of the UK. Starting from this date, anyone who makes a…
The Dominican Republic suspended the issuance of visas to citizens of Haiti as of Monday, and is considering closing its border following a conflict over water access. The dispute centers on Haiti’s construction of a canal, leading to concerns about diverting water from the Dajabón River. Recognized for its paramount importance within the Dominican Republic’s…
In a world where the internet and social media platforms play remarkable roles in our daily lives, particularly those of young students, certain rather disquieting trends are evolving. One such injurious trend is the widespread occurrence of ‘digital hazing’. Hazing, a once clandestine ritual performed behind closed doors, conditional for membership into a group or…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released two reports, both focused on the federal employment of workers with prior arrest or conviction records. The publication of these studies occur in accordance with President Biden’s Executive Order 14035, which aims to expand federal employment opportunities for individuals with such backgrounds and mandates an assessment…
In the world of healthcare, the stakes are high. As a provider, a lapse in critical judgement could lead to a medical error with life-altering consequences. But when does a medical error cross the threshold and become not only a civil dispute but a criminal act? This question has been at the forefront of discussions…
In a significant development, on August 29, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III controlled substance. The recommendation was first reported by Maynard Nexsen over at JDSupra. The proposed reclassification is important because…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant strides in boosting security and ensuring the safety of its citizens and residents through a combination of strategic initiatives. These measures span multiple aspects of law enforcement, public involvement, and legal reforms, with the overarching goal of reducing crime and fostering a safe environment. In this report,…
In an attempt to reform drug laws, Senate Bill 58 was passed by the California Senate last Thursday. This bill aims to decriminalize the possession and personal use of psilocybin, psilocin, mescaline, and dimethyltryptamine (DMT). This is a significant move towards a more progressive stance on natural psychoactive substances in the United States. If this…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently awarded nearly $58.9 million in grants aimed at aiding survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This funding initiative, conducted through the Office on Violence Against Women, looks to enhance the availability of legal representation, improve coordination within the justice system, and provide guidance…
With thousands of students enrolling in law school each year, all with their own vision of servicing their community, it’s crucial to understand which schools provide the best chances of realizing those dreams. While many students aspire to bring about change, only a select few choose to accept lower salaries aligning with their altruistic career…
In a shift from usual campus activities, The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law conducted its final week of classes and exams remotely last spring. The college chose this course of action following allegations of potential threats made against the institution by one of its students. The details initially disclosed to students…
Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights for the UN, Olivier De Schutter, has recently identified poverty as the underlying factor driving violence and instability in Ecuador. Following a two-week visit, De Schutter implored the nation’s leaders to ramp up their fight against the drug-related crime that is currently plaguing the country. The UN…
A federal district court in the United States rejected the request of Mark Meadows, former Chief of Staff in the Trump White House, to move two Georgia state criminal charges against him to federal court on Friday. The court’s decision came after Meadows asked for his charges to be transferred under the 28 U.S.C. §…
On Friday, UNICEF’s Representative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Grant Leaity, condemned the heinous acts of violence against children in the DRC. The conflict, as Leaity states, has resulted in one of Africa’s largest displacement crises, with children bearing the brunt of its disastrous impact. “Violence against children in the eastern Democratic…
The United States Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Departments of Commerce and Treasury, have taken a crucial step that will impact global businesses. Affecting specifically companies with potential sanctions and export control violations, a joint voluntary disclosure program has been announced. Devised as a new tool to manage coordinated prosecutions of these violations,…
According to an article in the JURIST, Samira Gozaine, the director of Panama’s National Migration Institute, held a press conference with Security Minister Juan Manuel Pino, articulating plans to bolster border control and surveillance both on land and in the air. This announcement reveals intentions to increase the volume of deportations of irregular migrants as…
In June, the European Union (EU) declared its plan to persist funding Uganda, causing criticism among LGBTQ+ activists due to the country’s recent institution of a rigorously disputed anti-LGBTQ+ law. The law, which was adopted in May, is noted for its stern penalties including the death punishment for certain same-sex acts and has drawn vast…
Various academic lawyers from the UK and abroad, including Professor Helena Way, a migration law academic from the University of Exeter, have signed an open letter to Home Secretary Suella Braverman. The letter accuses the government of widely and consistently “attacking” immigration lawyers, particularly those representing clients seeking asylum. The letter, which has over 100…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) made an announcement on Friday that Taliban authorities continue to perpetrate gender-based crimes against women and girls in Afghanistan. The announcement comes with a call from Elizabeth Evenson, the international justice director at HRW, for coordinated international community support to ensure that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has the necessary resources…
Former top litigator for Walmart, Kerri Ruttenberg, is enjoying her newfound freedom following her early retirement. At 47, Ruttenberg held the role of running Walmart’s litigation group for four years. Considering the twist in life as a second chance, she expressed her excitement during a conversation with Bloomberg Law. According to Ruttenberg, the transition to…
The grand jury system plays a critical role within the Pennsylvania legal system. Distinguished from a trial jury, an investigating grand jury in Pennsylvania is a drawn group of 23 to 38 jurors. These individuals hail from varying communities and are guided by provisions within the Pennsylvania Investigating Grand Jury Act. Their role? They aid…
Former Trump trade advisor Peter Navarro was convicted on Thursday of two counts of criminal contempt of Congress. The conviction follows Navarro’s refusal to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, positioning him as the second senior official from the Trump administration to face legal repercussions for…
Former US president Donald Trump has indicated to a Georgia court that he might request to transfer the case against him, regarding alleged interference in the 2020 election, from the state court to a federal one. Trump, who has previously pleaded not guilty to all 13 state criminal charges, is not alone in this action,…