This post summarizes published criminal and related decisions of interest from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in April 2024. Previous summaries of Fourth Circuit criminal cases can be found here. Illegal reentry statute was not enacted with a discriminatory purpose and does not violate Equal Protection U.S. v. Sanchez-Garcia, 98 F.4th 90 (April 4,…
30 April 2024 Osborne Clarke To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The OECD’s Pillar 2 is the source of the draft bill, which resulted in the approval of Directive (EU) 2022/2523 on a 15% global minimum tax, in December 2022. The directive…
It may appear to be a technical area, but the commingling of funds is a peril of legal practice that firms must learn to avoid. Below, we explore some of the basics of commingling of funds—what legal practitioners need to understand, the types of activities that are considered commingling and their consequences, and how to…
November 5, 2024. It’s when millions of Americans will flock to polling stations to vote for the country’s next president. As many instructors know, leading meaningful conversations about politics shouldn’t only take place the week of the election. What happens in the months prior—and even the weeks after—matter just as much. We recently sat down…
From October 5th to 8th, 2023, Epanty MBANDA, our Managing Partner, actively participated in the International Lawyers Network (ILN) conference held in Prague, Czech Republic. Hosted by PETERKA & PARTNERS, a prominent full-service law firm in Central and Eastern Europe, the event served as a valuable platform for showcasing our firm’s capabilities. Epanty MBANDA presented…
The nonprofit sector is highly dynamic, and whether it’s philanthropy or marketing, everyone wants to know what’s the next big thing. While no nonprofit can predict the future, and sudden world events, economic shifts, and technological advancements can suddenly rock the boat, nonprofits that do see what’s coming are better prepared to navigate challenges and act on opportunities….
Students from 77 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are set to participate as HBCU Scholars in the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity. Dr. Miguel CardonaThe HBCU Scholars Program has celebrated the exceptional academic talent and achievements of students at HBCUs since 2014, providing them with opportunities for personal…
Published: 5/10/2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes Learning by doing is a highly effective and proven strategy for knowledge retention. But sometimes, learning about others who have “done”—using case studies, for example—can be an excellent addition to or replacement for hands-on learning. Case studies―a vital tool in the problem-based learning toolkit—can turbocharge lessons in any subject,…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. What You Need to Know Key takeaway#1 Broad Interpretation of Safe Harbor: The Federal Circuit’s decision underscores a broad interpretation of the safe harbor provision. Companies can be reassured that activities potentially perceived as an infringing importation or use…
This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on July 22, 2019 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Humor has a place in education. College teachers can use it to create a welcoming classroom environment, increase learning, improve attendance, and reduce test anxiety (Banas, Dunbar, Rodriguez, & Liu, 2011). Such results should encourage all who teach to…