The morning read for Tuesday, Sept. 24

WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Sep 24, 2024 at 10:59 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Tuesday, Sept. 24, SCOTUSblog (Sep. 24, 2024, 10:59 AM),…

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New Law on Juvenile Capacity to Proceed – North Carolina Criminal Law

The current law that governs a juvenile’s capacity to proceed in a delinquency matter matches part of the criminal law that governs a defendant’s capacity to proceed. The Juvenile Code expressly incorporates G.S. 15A‑1001, ‑1002, and ‑1003—the criminal provisions that establish a capacity standard and establish procedure to raise and determine capacity to proceed. G.S….

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Florida Cannabis Legalization Vote Q&A

Florida is set to vote this coming Election Day on the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 3. Voters in the Sunshine State will have the chance to amend Article X, Section 29 of the Florida Constitution to allow the possession, purchase, and use of marijuana products and marijuana accessories. The proposed initiative would…

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Morning Docket: 09.24.24

* Rate cut has Biglaw gearing up for big deal cavalcade. [American Lawyer] * “The Lawyer Who Wants To Paint You.” Hopefully not like one of the French girls from Titanic. [The New Yorker] * Disrupted sleep is a big problem for attorneys. The solution, of course, is to never go to sleep in the…

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