Donald Trump’s recent claims that 80% of the case against him has been dismissed by a judge due to statute of limitations has caused quite a stir. However, as the legal community delves deeper into the claims, it seems things might not be as the former president projects them. Trump celebrated this supposed victory outside…
In a turning point for the U.S. cannabis industry, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a recommendation to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (CSA). Historically, marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I controlled substance – a category defined as a substance with no…
California employers should prepare for the amended Ban-the-Box regulations that will take effect on October 1, 2023. These revisions pertain to the state’s Fair Chance Act (FCA) and come after over a year of administrative activity dedicated to fine-tuning the policy. The amendments were finalized by the California Civil Rights Council. Changes to a law…
The latest issue of “SuperVision – Labor & Employment Insights” has shed light on new business reporting obligations for employers under the Corporate Transparency Act. This legislation will take effect from January 1, 2024. Particularly, legal entities incorporated, organized or registered to do business – including LLCs, LLP, PLLC, Inc., Co., etc., in any state…
Given the recent remarks of Daniel W. Glad – Director of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force (“Strike Force”) for the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Antitrust Division – it is clear that criminal antitrust is rapidly rising as a top enforcement priority. Speaking at the Virginia Bar Association’s Annual White-Collar Fall Forum on September 14, 2023,…
Last month saw the enactment of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a significant new federal law designed to fight money laundering, tax fraud, and other illicit activities. This law is expected to have a significant impact on a broad range of business entities, requiring them to report information regarding their “beneficial owners” to the Treasury…
Reports in from the European Union indicate that Irish criminal barristers have withdrawn their services as of Tuesday, the 3rd of October, due to a dispute concerning the rate of legal aid fees. The Bar Council of Ireland disclosed in July that there would be a one-day strike in protest. The debate originates from the…
Several Californian cities have launched a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Superior Court over what they claim is a failure to consider public safety in its pre-arraignment zero bail system. This system, employed by the court for arrestees held on low-level offenses, is facing allegations of emboldening criminals and facilitating continuous criminal activity “with…
The US Supreme Court started its Fall 2023 term this Monday with a case probing into the federal sentencing laws. This case, Pulsifer v. United States, looks at whether a nonviolent drug offender can receive a sentence below the mandatory minimum for their offense if they do not meet all three disqualifying conditions in 18…
Concerns over the inadequacy of defense funding within the U.S. Criminal Justice System have been recently addressed by the American Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section Chair, Tina Luongo. In a comment that resonates deeply with legal professionals across the sector, Luongo articulated that this funding issue is a “real crisis” impacting not only public defenders,…
The United States Supreme Court has headed into yet another term, initiating their first oral argument over the interpretation of a seemingly simple word – “and”. The justices, including renowned textualists Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, grapple with the interpretations, their different approaches starkly apparent. The debate, centered around the case Pulsifer v. U.S.,…
When the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution is discussed, it is often referred to in the context of criminal procedures. However, an understated aspect of this amendment, the takings clause, provides a crucial constitutional protection for property owners. This comes into effect when the government, for whatever purpose, infringes upon an individual’s property rights….
In a significant move for the crypto industry, two major cryptocurrency firms are joining forces on stablecoin initiatives. According to a recent press release revealed by BakerHostetler, the issuer of USDC and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) relayed that the euro-pegged stablecoin EURC has been successfully launched and is currently live on the Stellar network….
California has been at the forefront again, having implemented a set of fresh regulations that stand to markedly redesign the criminal background check process employed by employers for California applicants and employees. These changes were put into action beginning October 1, 2023 and seek to expand the California Fair Chance Act. Outstanding questions have arisen…
As the legal struggles of former President Donald Trump intensify with four criminal cases and a civil trial beginning this week, accusations of a politically motivated conspiracy helmed by current President Joe Biden are growing on the far right. It’s no surprise where these allegations stem from, as Trump is openly attributing even state-level action…
The U.S. Department of Treasury, representing the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), has issued a public invitation to comment on the information collection for the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report. This is part of the requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This step signifies an essential phase in the implementation of the CTA, which…
On the 13th of September 2023, Oliver Street Dermatology Management LLC, a renown dermatology practice manager, reached a settlement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas. According to the Public Report, Oliver Street agreed to a payment of $8.892 million to the United States to resolve self-reported allegations of violating multiple…
In our conclusion to the three-part series discussing changes to U.S. immigration policies, today’s update focuses on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and their recent amendments in relation to Red Notices. The ICE issued new agency-wide guidelines on September 29, 2023, aiming to streamline how immigration officers handle cases where Red Notices and…
The U.S. electrical grid, a critical operational framework powering homes and businesses across the nation, is increasingly in the crosshairs of both physical and cyber threats. The vulnerability isn’t limited to the grid’s conventional resources either. The expanding renewable energy sector is revealing additional weaknesses in our power infrastructure against nefarious forces, be it hostile…
In an important move, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released updated agency-wide guidelines on September 29, 2023. The guidelines detail how ICE employees must handle cases involving Red Notices and Diffusions. Published by Estlund Law, P.A., the detailed new protocols affect all ICE officials, regardless of their department or specialty. The guidelines render…
On September 6, 2023, a new legislative amendment was signed into law by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, marking a significant development for the state’s employment law. As part of the New York Penal Law amendment, wage theft is now considered a criminal larceny. To provide some context, under the New York Penal Law, larceny…
In what marks a significant development for the world of global corporate law and international relations, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued new, agency-wide guidelines. These guidelines, specifically, pertain to how its employees will tackle scenarios involving the existence of Red Notices and Diffusions. As many legal professionals may know, Interpol issues…
A prominent leader of the Thai protest movement, Arnon Nampa, had his bail application denied by the Court of Appeal in Thailand this past Saturday. The decision was announced in a social media post by the Thai Lawyers Center for Human Rights (TLHR). Nampa was charged under Thailand’s lèse-majesté law, a statute enforcing severe punishments…
In an alarming revelation, the French High Council for Equality between Women and Men, a government body responsible for promoting gender equality, has found that the vast majority of online pornography contains violence against women. This announcement is part of a comprehensive report aptly titled “Pornocriminality: Let’s put an end to the impunity of the…
Last week, a former member of the Belarusian military Special Operations Forces Reserve (SOBR) known as Yuri Harauski was acquitted in a groundbreaking Swiss trial related to charges of enforced disappearance. The decision was made by the District Court of Rorschach in Switzerland, where Harauski sought asylum in 2019, fearing for his life due to…