The morning read for Thursday, August 15

WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Aug 15, 2024 at 10:55 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Thursday, August 15, SCOTUSblog (Aug. 15, 2024, 10:55 AM),…

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Labour will not lift Tory visa restrictions on international students

Labour’s education secretary Bridget Phillipson has reiterated that the government does “not intend” to lift the visa restrictions on international students imposed by the previous conservative government.   When asked in an interview with Sky News if Conservative “visa restrictions” for international students should be reversed, Phillipson replied: “We don’t intend to change that.” “But…

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Morning Docket: 08.15.24

* Stay angry — life under the Roberts Court. [Vox] * Pollution is about to get worse because of the Supreme Court. [Balls and Strikes] * Judge calls convicted lawyer out for being “delusional” for claiming he’s the real victim. [ABA Journal] * More law firms want in on Mansfield certification, despite the fact that…

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Australia’s ESOS bill advances to Senate

The Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024 has been passed through the lower house with the support of both major parties and is now with the Senate for consideration. Members of parliament had debated the bill, with some raising a number of concerns and therefore proposing amendments. The government supported…

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A Fundraiser’s Guide to Donor Management Success

August 14, 2024 | Donor Data, Donor Engagement Whether you’re asking a new donor for a commitment or a loyal donor to renew their support, securing a pledge is just the beginning of the payment process! Behind the scenes, financial accounting procedures must be established to track and manage pledge fulfillment accurately. This ensures that…

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Canada cap objectives being met, early data reveals 

The data shows an overall decrease in study permits from January – June 2024, with the bulk of the decline occurring from April – June after a lag period from when the caps were announced in January.   “My take, after talking with others, is that it is meeting the federal government’s objectives,” former IRCC citizenship…

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