This post summarizes the published criminal opinions from the Supreme Court of North Carolina released on March 22, 2024. These summaries will be added to Smith’s Criminal Case Compendium, a free and searchable database of case summaries from 2008 to the present. Supreme Court reversed holding in State v. Allen that review of MAR must…
In the fall of 2023, at Compton College, we invited Dr. Gina Garcia, professor of policy, politics, and leadership at Berkeley School of Education, University of California, Berkeley, to serve as our fall professional development day opening speaker — to provide insight for our campus as we continue our journey, serving as an Hispanic Serving…
I was waiting in a security line at the airport last week when someone brushed past the woman and child behind me to jump the line. I was struck by the rudeness (and boldness) of this act of disrespect and so I discretely pointed it out to the offender. They responded by raising their voice,…
* Unnamed judge agrees to seek counseling for running “overly harsh” chambers. [Reuters] * SBF sentencing day. What do people want to bet on his sentence? Fake currency only. [The Guardian] * Lewis Brisbois attempts complete overhaul after disastrous 2023. [American Lawyer] * Judge recommends disbarment for John Eastman. But he could keep his law…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. RATIONALE OF REVISIONS On 8 February 2024, the European Commission (the “EC”) released a revised version of the Market Definition Notice (“Revised Notice”), following a review process that started in 2020 and involved feedback from various stakeholders. The Revised…
The ‘rapid review’ of the post study visa route was instructed by the current home secretary just a few weeks ago, with the results timed to coincide with the release of the latest net migration figures. The move strongly hints at impending restrictions or the abolition of post-study work rights for students. Such changes could…
Legislators are looking to enshrine the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program, a student outcomes-centered federal effort, into law through new legislation this March. Although the effort has received support generally, some higher ed scholars and advocates have levied some criticisms and concerns about it.Dr. Jhenai Chandler The Postsecondary Student Success Act – a bipartisan…
28 March 2024 Fakhoury Global Immigration To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase its filing fees on April 1, 2024, for its various applications and petitions used by the public to apply for U.S. …
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a law this month banning legacy admissions after both chambers of the state’s legislature unanimously passed the proposal. Beginning July 1, Virginia’s public colleges will be barred from giving preferential treatment to…
28 March 2024 The Sovereign Group To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Join our webinar on Employee Incentive Schemes, with Stuart Stobie of Sovereign Corporate & Trustee Services and John McCaffery of Alexander & Co. Are you ready to revolutionise your workplace and empower…