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March 02, 2022

Judge rules Robin Vos, Michael Gableman violated public records law by withholding documents - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and the former Supreme Court justice he hired to review the 2020 election violated the state's public records law by refusing to turn over some documents to a liberal group that requested them and delaying the release of others, a judge ruled Wednesday. The ruling from Dane County Circuit Court Judge Frank Remington was issued a day after a report was issued by Mich...
March 02, 2022

Fighting To Get Off 'Laurie List' Under New Law Can Be Costly for Police - InDepthNH.org

Tony Pivero, left, and Nashua Attorney Eric Wilson are pictured Feb. 16 in Merrimack County Superior Court in Concord. Nancy West photo See the public Laurie List of 90 of 254 names listed here: http://indepthnh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/partialEES.pdf See Attorney General’s full compliance report: http://indepthnh.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220114-ees-compliance-report.pdf See InD...
March 02, 2022

Indiana bill to close rape law loophole heads to governor - WANE

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A bill that seeks to redefine rape and consent in Indiana is headed to the governor’s desk after state lawmakers gave it their final approval on Wednesday. The legislation stipulates that a person who has sexual intercourse with someone who attempts to “physically, verbally, or by other visible conduct refuse the person’s acts” commits rape. The bill also makes clear that ...
March 02, 2022

New Federal Law Ends Schools’ Ability to Require Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Claims - JD Supra

As we approach the time of year when schools typically issue employment contracts, schools should be aware that Congress recently passed the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act.” This new law, which President Biden is expected to sign into effect, permits employees subject to arbitration agreements to unilaterally choose whether to bring sexual harassment or...
March 02, 2022

Criminal law debate focuses on early release, drug addiction - LimaOhio.com

COLUMBUS — The latest debate over an update to Ohio’s criminal justice laws has focused on early release for inmates and a measure protecting overdose victims from prosecution. Under current state law, certain inmates can be released into halfway houses or other community settings with six months left on their sentence, but judges can deny that release if an inmate’s overall sentence was two ...
March 02, 2022

Biden visits Blatnik Bridge, highlights $1 trillion infrastructure law in Twin Ports visit - Star Tribune

President Joe Biden speaks at an event Wednesday to promote his infrastructure agenda at University of Wisconsin-Superior. SUPERIOR — President Joe Biden and his motorcade made an impromptu stop at the Blatnik Bridge on Wednesday, a side-trip before speaking about his $1 trillion infrastructure law in front of an invitation-only group at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. The more than 60-...
March 02, 2022

Animal & Childrens' Advocates Disappointed by Outcome For Buddy's Law - Clarksdale Press Register

JACKSON – In Defense of Animals, an international animal advocacy organization operating in Mississippi, Mississippi Citizen’s Against Animal Cruelty, and kindred organizations across the state are disappointed that Buddy’s Law (SB 2261) died in committee. Buddy’s Law is named for a dog who narrowly survived after being severely burned by a 12-year-old in April 2021 and mandates psychological...
March 02, 2022

Sneak Peek at the 2022 Go-To Law Schools: Nos. 41-50 - Law.com

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March 02, 2022

Ifrah Law Partner Michelle Cohen Moderating All Star Sports Betting Panel at the Prestigious NYU's Sports Law Association 11th Annual Sports Law Colloquium - Business Wire

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ifrah Law, one of the world’s leading gaming firms, is pleased to announce Michelle Cohen, Partner, will serve as the moderator of the sports betting panel during the 11th annual Sports Law Association Colloquium sponsored by NYU’s Sports Law Association on Friday March 4, 2022. “It is an honor to have Michelle speak at this highly esteemed event, and her unequiv...
March 02, 2022

Gun safety advocates, law enforcement at odds on firearm-relinquishment bill - Kansas Reflector

Sheriff’s offices share concern about constitutionality, practicality of reforms Members of Moms Demand Action endorsed a Kansas Senate bill Wednesday designed to require people convicted of domestic violence or under a protection from abuse order to surrender concealed-gun permits and firearms in their possession. (Submitted to Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Law enforcement officers and organiza...