Benjamin Davis (University of Toledo College of Law) has posted United or Untied: On Confronting Presidential Criminality in the Savage Wars of Peace (84 Tenn. L. Rev. ____ (2017)) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Hypothetical One: On her first...
Davis on Confronting Presidential Criminality
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Thursday Open Thread
Time for a new open thread. Your choice, all topics welcome. Other things I'm reading: Abuse Allegations at Chinese Shoe Factory where Ivanka's shoes are made. Ivanka has been ordered to testify at a deposition in the case alleging she... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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FSU professor avoids federal conviction for embezzling from FSU organization
In U.S. v Doran, Dr. James Doran was convicted under 18 U.S.C. 666 of embezzlement form the Florida State University (FSU) as an organization receiving federal funds. He argued on appeals that he is entitled to a judgment of acquittal because any embezzlement was not from FSU and that the government did not prove that the victimized organization under the statutes was a recipient of federal benefits. Under the federal statute it is a federal crime for and agent of an organization to embezzle or convert to the use of any person other than he rightful owner any property valued at $5,000 or more that is owned or in the custody of that organization, government, or agency. The provision also requires that the organization, government or agency receive in any one year period benefits in excess of $10,000 under a federal program involving a grant contract subsidy, or other form of federal assistance. The facts as they unfolded at trial showed that Doran was a professor in the College…
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Complicated Tenth Circuit ruling tries to sort out marijuana banking issues in shadow of federal prohibition
As reported in this Cannabist article, headlined "Federal appeals court gives Colorado marijuana credit union another chance," the Tenth Circuit has issued an intricate and complicated ruling on banking issues in the marijuana space. Here are the basics from the article: A federal appeals court has breathed life into a...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MarijuanaLaw/~4/p8bW0c30NkQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
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The rest of SCOTUSblog's symposium on OT 2016 death penalty decisions
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KSFY: ACLU files suit over force catheterization process
KSFY: ACLU files suit over force catheterization process: PIERRE, SD (KSFY) – The American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota filed a lawsuit Thursday that challenges the use of forced catheterization. The suit names the South Dakota Department of Social … Continue reading →
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Aljumily on Sources of Crime Data
Refat Aljumily has posted Quantitative Criminology: An Evaluation of Sources of Crime Data (Global Journal of Human Social Science, Volume 16, Issue 4, Version 1.0, 2016) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Crime data is at the heart of quantitative...
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ZDNet: Facebook gives moderators “full access” to user accounts suspected of terror links
ZDNet: Facebook gives moderators “full access” to user accounts suspected of terror links by Zack Whittaker: Facebook has a fleet of low-paid contractors who are tasked with investigating possible connections with terrorism on it site. The key takeaway: Moderators are … Continue reading →
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House Passes Kate's Law & "Sanctuary City" Bill
The House of Representatives today passed Kate's Law, H.R. 3004, toughening penalties against deported aliens who illegally reenter the county. Text is here. Section-by-section summary is here. The vote was mostly on party lines, although 24 Democrats voted yes and 1 Republican voted no.The House also passed the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, H.R. 3003, confirming the interpretation of existing law announced during the Obama Administration that cities that illegally forbid their employees to exchange information with immigration authorities are not eligible for Byrne grants, and it expands the ineligibility to "any other grant administered by the Department of Justice or the Department of Homeland Security that is substantially related to law enforcement, terrorism, national security, immigration, or naturalization." Text is here. Section-by-section summary is here. My prior post on the "sanctuary city" case is…
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Motorcycle Crash in Boise Injures One
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642 (208) 846-7550 Fax (208) 846-7520 For Immediate Release: 6/29/17 6:05 p.m. Please direct questions to the District Office At approximately 1:04 p.m. today, June 29, 2017, the Idaho State Police investigated a one-vehicle injury crash eastbound on I84, at the 50A off-ramp to Cole Rd. Robert Brumpton, age 66, of Star, was eastbound on I84, exiting at 50A on a 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Traffic was slowing, and Brumpton came to an abrupt stop. He lost control of the motorcycle, went over the curb, and was ejected. Brumpton was not wearing a helmet and was transported by ground ambulance to St. Alphonsus in Boise. Traffic on the off-ramp was blocked for approximately an hour and a half. The investigation is ongoing.…
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Donohue et al. on Right-to-Carry Laws and Violent Crime
John J. Donohue III, Abhay Aneja and Kyle D. Weber (Stanford Law School, Stanford University and Columbia Business School - Economics Department) have posted Right-To-Carry Laws and Violent Crime: A Comprehensive Assessment Using Panel Data and a State-Level Synthetic Controls...
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GORDON SHUMINER HAS PASSED AWAY
This is for old-timers only. Sad news today has reached us that Gordon Shuminer, brother of Alan and Jeff Shuminer, passed away today-Thursday- unexpectedly. Gordon was a public defender in the 1980's. Gordon had immense talent and ability and is still famous for cross-examining an empty chair during closing argument, highlighting a state witness who wasn't called well before Haliburton prevented such brilliant tactics. For those of you who remember him, he was one of a kind. For many years only Alan Shuminer has practiced in Miami, and we are sure he would love to read the memories of his brother from those who knew him. May he rest in peace.Site Feed
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*Final Update *Crash Blocking US-93 MP 30
IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE - generated by our News Release ListServer DO NOT REPLY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000 Fax (208) 324-7897 For Immediate Release: Thursday- June 29,2017 8:50 a.m. Please direct questions to the District Office ***Final Update*** On June 29, 2017, at approximately 7:39 A.M., the Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle injury crash northbound US 93 at milepost 30 near Hollister. Johal Prabhjit, 52, of Alberta, Canada, was traveling northbound in a commercial vehicle full of produce when he veered off the roadway. While attempting to return to the roadway Prabhjit overcorrected and overturned the semi-truck and trailer. Sidhu Prabhjot, 24, also of Alberta, Canada, was a passenger inside of Prabhjit's vehicle. Johal Prabhjit was transported by air ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Regional…
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Florida Resident in Rooming House Had Same Fourth Amendment Protections as Residents of Other Accommodations
Pursuant to both the United States and the Florida Constitutions, people have a right to privacy in their homes. This means that the police normally cannot come into a person’s home and search for drugs or other evidence of criminal activity without a valid search warrant or consent from someone who lives there. This right to privacy protection applies to homeowners, people who rent apartments and other residents. It also applies to less traditional residences like rooming houses. In a recent possession of cocaine case near Jacksonville, Florida, the defendant was staying at a rooming house along with many other people. The defendant had a room there and a key to the room. He kept his belongings there. The police showed up to the area while responding to an unrelated call. The defendant had a pill bottle that he placed under the rooming house when he saw the police. The police officer became suspicious, walked onto the…
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Week of June 26 - 30, 2017
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Massachusetts Legislature Passes Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Yesterday the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 2093, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Last month the House unanimously passed a similar bill, H. 3680. The PWFA is headed to Governor Charlie Baker, who has indicated he will sign it. What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? The PWFA will amend Massachusetts’ anti-discrimination law (General Laws chapter 151B) to include pregnancy and related medical conditions (including breastfeeding) as protected categories. The law will also require employers to grant their employees reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions if such accommodations do not cause an undue hardship on the employer. The law lists examples of the types of accommodations that might be required: more frequent breaks, time off to recover from childbirth, light duty, modification of equipment or seating, modified work schedules, and a private space for pumping breast milk. While the law allows…
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Edgard Alarcón y los audios no deseados
http://elcomercio.pe/opinion/columnistas/contralor-alarcon-habria-cometido-delito-nuevo-audio-andres-calderon-438599 El señor Andrés Calderón escribe en el enlace que comparto el análisis que le merece el audio difundido, en primera instancia y sólo parte de él, en el programa que conduce el señor Beto Ortiz (“Beto a saber” Canal 9 ATV) que terminó de completar en su totalidad el día de ayer jueves 29 de junio de 2017. Pienso que el señor Calderón realiza muy buen análisis de las diferentes posibilidades que pueden extraerse de tal hecho. Muy bien, no obstante, antes de tal análisis que recomiendo con especial énfasis que ustedes amigos y amables lectores le den lectura, debemos preguntarnos ¿Por qué el Contralor decide grabar sus conversaciones?, además ¿Los funcionarios anteriores al señor Alarcón designados para…
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"Examining Racial Disparities in Criminal Case Outcomes among Indigent Defendants in San Francisco"
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Miguel Ángel Esparta y los "emprendedores"
http://larepublica.pe/economia/890934-el-emprendedor-en-tiempos-de-cambio El señor que escribe no es Nano Guerra García es un profesor que distingue al “emprendedor” (tipo Galerías “Nicolini”) usualmente autodenominados “empresarios” con los pequeños negociantes, aquellos que no solo satisfacen sus necesidades personales -también la educación y desarrollo de sus hijos agrego- y se equivoca de “medio a medio” al sostener que rehúyen las nuevas exigencias de la gente, el pequeño comerciante propietario de una pequeña tienda quisiera desarrollar más es un deseo humano como la sentencia de Shopenhahuer “El cambio es lo único inmutable”. pido disculpas porque no sé escribir el nombre del filósofo alemán y pc es muy lenta para volver ingresar al diario. Tanto se equivoca este profesor que vista la rentabilidad…
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