Lighting Up the Legal Scene: How Cannabis Arbitration Can Ease the Burden on California Courts

When California opened up for recreational cannabis licensing in 2018, cannabis businesses began sprouting up like wildflowers. This growth has been exciting but due to market volatility and the decline in the state’s cannabis market, legal disputes are also on the rise. California courts are now jam-packed with cannabis-related disputes to the consternation of many…

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Morning Docket: 07.09.24

* Remember yesterday when we commented on the puzzlingly abrupt resignation of a Trump judge? It’s… no longer puzzling. We’ll have a deep dive on this momentarily. [Law360] * Rich people are freezing themselves and trying to set up indefinite trusts to fund their revival years. In case you really wanted to wreck the Rule…

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5 Things to Know About Clio File

As lawyers know all too well, legal e-filing systems can be a headache to navigate. Without a standard across states or nationally, each court has its own setup, and these systems often come with clunky, confusing interfaces. It’s no wonder lawyers feel uneasy using them, worried about making mistakes and missing crucial filing deadlines. This…

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New JustGiving Features and Updates: July 2024 Release Notes

What a year it’s been – and it’s just halfway over! 2024’s already seen the record-breaking 2024 London Marathon, the biggest London Landmarks Half Marathon ever, and so many other exciting fundraising events. And we’ve been busy the past few months working to make event fundraising event even simpler to help your charity drive donations around the year, and around…

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International students boost Canadian economy by $31bn

This equated to 1.2% of the country’s GDP for the year, according to an update on the economic impact of international education in Canada over 2022 – released by the Canadian government last week. It is estimated that international students spent roughly $37.3bn on “tuition, accommodation, and discretionary items”, the update said – even when…

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The PIE reveals 50 voices list for APAC

Once again, The PIE News’ editorial team has created a list of innovative leaders, marketeers, activists and policy makers who all offer valuable commentary on the international education ecosystem. This 50 voices report is entirely different to the 2023 list, highlighting a new group of supporters of the industry, rising stars and legacy leaders who…

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Beech-side views: all change!

At the time of writing, we are still waiting to see the final ministerial line-up responsible for the portfolios pertaining to universities under Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government. As it stands, the new Secretaries of State are largely as expected, with Bridget Phillipson and Peter Kyle stepping up to lead the Department for Education and…

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Why Amending the Constitution Is the Right Response to the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Decision | Austin Sarat | Verdict

On Monday, July 1, the United States Supreme Court fundamentally altered the constitutional design when it held that the President is immune from prosecution for criminal acts undertaken during the course of their official duties. There is only one way to completely undo the damage done by that decision: amend the Constitution. Many commentators have…

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