Supreme Court

The morning read for Thursday, Feb. 16

The morning read for Thursday, Feb. 16

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Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Thursday morning read:

  • Google Case at Supreme Court Risks Upending the Internet as We Know It (Emily Birnbaum, Bloomberg)
  • Domestic-Abuse Gun Ban in Peril After Recent Supreme Court Ruling (Jacob Gershman, The Wall Street Journal)
  • A Supreme Court case pits immigration hawks against free speech (Editorial, The Washington Post)
  • Let’s Stop Pretending Clarence Thomas Can Read the
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Supreme Court

The morning read for Tuesday, Feb. 14

The morning read for Tuesday, Feb. 14

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Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read:

  • Two Decisions Down and Fifty-Eight to Go (Adam Feldman, Empirical SCOTUS)
  • Ethics Code Wouldn’t Fix Supreme Court’s Legitimacy Crisis (Noah Feldman, Bloomberg)
  • The Supreme Court showdown over Biden’s student debt relief program, explained (Ian Millhiser, Vox)
  • ISIS, YouTube and Section 230 at the Supreme Court (Editorial, The Wall Street Journal)
  • Study: The Supreme Court
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Civil Law

The Rise of ESG and What HR Professionals in Germany Should Do to Keep Up

Both the financial sector and the real economy are faced with increased regulatory requirements and expectations of various stakeholders to meet ESG criteria, which are a benchmark for sustainability and sustainable investments. A high ESG rating not only promotes corporate policy, but also serves the profit interest of investors.

Currently, in the EU only capital market-oriented companies with an average of more than 500 employees and financial institutions/insurance companies are required to report. In the future, the limit is to … Read the rest

Supreme Court

The morning read for Friday, Feb. 10

The morning read for Friday, Feb. 10

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Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read:

  • Supreme Court Weighs Ethics Code as Critics Push for Change (Adam Liptak, The New York Times)
  • How Online Speech Is Moderated in the US (Emily Birnbaum & Greg Stohr, Bloomberg)
  • The latest free speech battle from Colorado going before the US Supreme Court will test the state’s stalking laws (Allison Sherry, CPR News)
  • More Pork!
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Civil Law

Dark chocolate and red dye can be a problem in some Valentine’s Day treats

With Valentine’s Day on its way, thoughts are turning to love . . . and chocolate.

For many, dark chocolate is the chocolate of choice, and those who prefer dark chocolate will quickly tell you it’s healthier than milk chocolate. Why? Because studies suggest that its rich supply of antioxidants may improve heart health and other conditions. That and its relatively low levels of sugar.

Even the USDA gets into the act, saying that a typical 1-ounce serving size of … Read the rest

Supreme Court

Justices asked to weigh in again on “mixed” questions in immigration appeals

Justices asked to weigh in again on “mixed” questions in immigration appeals

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The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here.

When a noncitizen receives a final deportation order from immigration officials, they can appeal their case to federal court – but only under narrow circumstances. This week, we highlight cert petitions that ask the court to consider, among other things, whether courts can review a claim that a person’s deportation … Read the rest