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Court expands government’s ability to deport noncitizens for offenses related to obstruction of justice

Court expands government’s ability to deport noncitizens for offenses related to obstruction of justice

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Federal immigration law requires the deportation of noncitizens who are convicted of an aggravated felony, which includes offenses “relating to obstruction of justice.” By a vote of 6-3, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in Pugin v. Garland that an offense can relate to the obstruction of justice even if an investigation or proceeding is not pending. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote for the majority, in a decision joined by Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Amy … Read the rest

Civil Law

Senators Urge State AGs to Protect Consumers From Cash Homebuying Companies

On June 13, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra provided the CFPB’s semiannual report to Congress, which included concerns about predatory house-flipping practices by companies like HomeVestors. Afterwards, Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Chair Tina Smith (D-MN) and Senate Ranking Member Lummis (R-WY) sent a letter to the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), requesting a coordinated effort to prevent cash homebuyers from entrapping sellers into unfair contracts.

HomeVestors is accused of targeting and deceiving … Read the rest

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Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 23

Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 23

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On Friday, June 23, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term.

Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements.

 

The post Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 23 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Court strikes a blow for sentencing discretion under provision in federal firearm statute

Court strikes a blow for sentencing discretion under provision in federal firearm statute

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People given consecutive sentences under the federal law that imposes penalties for the use of a firearm in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking may now be entitled to a new sentencing hearing, thanks to the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling Friday in Lora v. United States. The justices ruled that federal criminal sentencing laws do not require Efrain Lora, who was convicted for his role in a drug-trafficking-related murder, to receive multiple consecutive, rather than concurrent, … Read the rest

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Jurisprudence

Charge de la preuve des heures supplémentaires /

Les documents comportant des obligations pour les salariés doivent être rédigés en français /

Un contrat d’accompagnement dans l’emploi ne peut être requalifié en contrat de travail à durée indéterminée /

Requalification du contrat de travail à temps partiel en contrat à temps plein, dès le premier dépassement de l’horaire de travail, mais pas avant ! /

Assimilation du temps de trajet à du temps de travail effectif /

Assiette de … Read the rest

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Supreme Court gives government broad authority to dismiss whistleblower lawsuits

Supreme Court gives government broad authority to dismiss whistleblower lawsuits

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The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Department of Justice has broad, but not unfettered, authority to dismiss whistleblower lawsuits filed under the False Claims Act’s qui tam provision even when the government initially elected to allow the whistleblower to proceed with the action.

The FCA’s qui tam (an abbreviation for a Latin phrase meaning “who sues on behalf of the King as well as for himself”) provision encourages whistleblowers to file suit on behalf of the government. … Read the rest

Civil Law

The Long-Term Health Care Industry Faces New, Intense USDOL Scrutiny: Make Sure You Are FLSA Compliant!

I have defended dozens of nursing homes, home health services, residential care centers and other health care providers in audits of their wage practices by the US. Department of Labor (“DOL”) and state DOLs.  I have come to learn that there are unique wage hour issues and challenges in this industry and that many well-meaning employers, seeking to comply with the law, step on regulatory landmines and end up in trouble.

Well, buckle up.  The USDOL is stepping up its … Read the rest

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Former Marine challenges power of courts-martial to try military retirees

Former Marine challenges power of courts-martial to try military retirees

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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.

Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, military courts-martial retain jurisdiction over retired servicemembers. Courts-martial can punish a broader range of conduct and face fewer constitutional constraints than civilian courts. Therefore, since the time of the Korean War, the Supreme Court has repeatedly limited courts-martial to “the narrowest jurisdiction deemed … Read the rest