When does a collection of words become identifiable as an argument at all, much less a convincing one? As Donald Trump and his running mate J.D. Vance have been reminding us again and again, unleashing torrents of words with great confidence does not constitute making an intelligible argument. To be sure, being arrogant and abusive…
This post summarizes published criminal law and related cases released by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals during August of 2024. Cases of potential interest to state practitioners are summarized monthly. Previous summaries of Fourth Circuit cases are available here. Door opening in response to knocking did not constitute implied consent to enter without a…
The Liquor Act 2007 stands as a cornerstone to regulate the sale, supply, and consumption of alcohol in New South Wales, Australia. This legislative framework aims to balance the benefits and potential harms of liquor consumption, ensuring public safety and community welfare. In this article, we will explore the key components of the Liquor Act…
In his interview with TV broadcaster TVN 24, foreign minister Radosław Sikorski stated that Poland will not be issuing study visas to international students without high school diploma verification, following concerns that some universities are enrolling thousands of students without proper eligibility checks. This move, according to Sikorski, comes in light of international students using…
Last week’s ILTACON, an annual conference sponsored by the International Legal Technology Association felt a lot like The Simpsons episode “Marge vs. the Monorail,” where the smooth-talking Lyle Lanley sells the town on the idea of a flashy but questionable monorail. Lanley’s famous opening line, “You know, a town with money’s a little like the…
Home Daily News Both sides denied sanctions in Boies Schiller… Ethics Both sides denied sanctions in Boies Schiller sex-trafficking suit By Debra Cassens Weiss April 24, 2024, 9:38 am CDT Neither Boies Schiller Flexner nor the lawyers representing its legal opponents are entitled to sanctions in a sex-trafficking case, a federal judge in New York…
For about three years during the Covid-19 pandemic, a continuous enrollment provision was in place that prevented states from disenrolling Medicaid beneficiaries, regardless of whether or not they were still eligible for coverage. But about a year ago, this continuous enrollment provision ended. States had to begin the process of redetermining members’ eligibility at a time…
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EMERGENCY DOCKET By Amy Howe on Mar 21, 2024 at 11:24 am The lawmakers came to the court on its emergency docket after the justices did not meet their request for a ruling by Jan. 1. (Katie Barlow) This article was updated on March 21 at 11:50 a.m. Telling the justices that if they do…
Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Industrious, commercially driven and collaborative. What do you like most about your job? I get a great sense of pleasure from making a positive difference in students’ lives and assisting them in realising their academic goals and assuming new roles and responsibilities. Personally, I have enjoyed the chance…