California Awards $12 Million In Local Cannabis Equity Grants To Repair Drug War Harms

California’s path to cannabis social equity: from arrests to advocacy Data from the California Department of Justice reveals that nearly half a million individuals were arrested on cannabis charges in the state between 2006 and 2015. Even after Governor Schwarzenegger authorized a statewide decriminalization program in 2010, thousands continued to face serious misdemeanor charges related…

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Morning Docket: 05.07.24

* Trump making fist pumps from the defense table… another display of his team’s crackerjack coaching! [Yahoo] * Biglaw brings in coaching to support attorneys with ADHD. Just remember to bill any time with the counselors in 6 minute increments with code 9000-020. [ABA Journal] * Ninth Circuit to hear case that blocked Idaho’s “abortion…

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Australia approves updated TOEFL iBT test

The test has not been accepted since July 26, 2023, when ETS launched a new version of the test which authorities then had to review. From May 5, TOEFL iBT scores from secure test centres have been accepted by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Other tests the department accepts includes IELTS, including One Skill Retake, Pearson Test of English, Cambridge English/ C1 Advanced…

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