Criminal Processes in the Context of the Pretrial Integrity Act – North Carolina Criminal Law

By now, court officials are familiar with the pretrial release laws as amended by the Pretrial Integrity Act. The application of G.S. 15A-533(b) regarding defendants charged with certain high-level felonies has been fairly straightforward. Application of the 48-hour provision, G.S. 15A-533(h), has not been as simple and has given rise to several questions, including what…

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Florida Court OK’s Canna Initiative

On April 1, 2024, the Florida Supreme Court gave the green light to a ballot initiative to legalize adult-use marijuana. The court’s 5-2 opinion, penned by Justice Grosshans, brings an end years of judicial hairsplitting that saw earlier legalization proposals derailed. At long last, Florida voters will have their say on whether recreational marijuana should…

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The morning read for Tuesday, April 2

WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 2, 2024 at 9:36 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, April 2, SCOTUSblog (Apr. 2, 2024, 9:36…

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AliveCor Isn’t Backing Down from Apple, Its ‘Bully’

Throughout its storied history, Apple has been no stranger to litigation. While many articles about the Cupertino, California-based tech giant’s legal woes are currently being published given the antitrust lawsuit that the Department of Justice filed over Apple’s alleged monopolization of the smartphone market, this story focuses on its legal wrangling with a smaller rival in…

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OLRB Considers Employer’s Disclosure Obligations Under OHSA After Workplace Harassment Investigation – Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

02 April 2024 Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Ontario Labour Relations Board (the OLRB) has provided guidance on the extent of an employer’s disclosure obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) when…

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