These News Briefs and Decision Summaries are from the the New Jersey State Bar Association. They are an exclusive benefit of the Association in partnership with the New Jersey Law Journal. A subscription may be necessary to access the full text of some of the items listed:
NEWS BRIEFS:
Law School Securities Arbitration Clinics: An Investment Worth Making
An event sponsored by the American Bar Association, International Law Section.
July 2, 2025 12PM EDT.
This webinar will examine a significant gap in the subject matter jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC): its inability to investigate and prosecute individuals who knowingly cause widespread or long-term environmental damage. The program will explore ongoing efforts by civil society to amend the Rome Statute to address this deficiency, including proposals to recognize ecocide as an international crime. Topics will include developments in international environmental criminal law, corporate and state liability, and the integration of ecocide into existing legal frameworks.
From the Congressional Budget Office. June 27, 2025.
SUMMARY:
CBO provides information regarding the agency’s analysis of an amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as posted on the website of the Senate Committee on the Budget on June 27, 2025 (https://tinyurl.com/2ejs4ut5).
From Crimegrade.org
Crime Grade’s violent crime map highlights the safest areas in New Jersey in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see : Interpreting the Crime Maps .
In 2024, New Jersey saw an overall decrease in crime, including the lowest number of shootings in state history for the second consecutive year. Specifically, there was a 16% decrease in gunshot victims compared to 2023, with 778 victims in 2024. Additionally, auto thefts were down 11%. These figures indicate a positive trend in reducing violent crime in the state.
The legislative branch of the United States government (embodied in Congress, which consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate) is the cornerstone of the federal lawmaking process and a central pillar of the constitutional system of checks and balances. Through its exclusive powers to enact laws, oversee the executive branch, and shape national policy, Congress functions within a broader framework of shared authority known as the separation of powers.
In this posting, we explore key questions surrounding the legislative process, followed by overviews of congressional powers beyond lawmaking, the practical operation of separation of powers, and the exercise of war powers in a divided government. Our goal is to provide material that will be useful to law and legislative librarians, the legal profession at large, and anyone whose work or civic responsibilities require engagement with these fundamental issues.
During the week ending June 27, 2025 we have received listings of 29 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 31 Constitutional Law summaries, 87 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries, 2 Intellectual Property Summaries, 5 Medical Malpractice Summaries, 4 U.S. Supreme Court Summaries, 1 Internet Law Summary, and 1 Copyright Law Summary. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever possible in order to keep blog readers updated. To gain access to these case summaries, click on the corresponding links below:
Opinion Summaries Posted for Week Ending June 27, 2025:
From the American Association of Law Libraries, 6-27-2025.
|
|
|
From the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section;
Hewitt v. United States
“(Justice Jackson delivered the opinion of the Court with respect to Parts I, II, and III, in which Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Gorsuch joined, and an opinion with respect to Parts IV and V, in which Justices Sotomayor, Kagan and Alito joined. Justice Alito filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Thomas, Kavanaugh and Barrett joined.)”
From: Peapack Bank and Trust:
Shaped by shifting geopolitical tensions and key economic updates, U.S. equities remained volatile during the holiday shortened week. Early on, markets rebounded from last week’s selloff, supported by hopes that the conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran might ease. Comments from U.S. leadership suggested that diplomacy was still possible, which helped lift investor sentiment. However, that optimism was soon tempered by renewed concerns over potential military…
Click here for the Full Weekly Recap
During the week ending June 21, 2025 we have received listings of 33 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 36 Constitutional Law summaries, 51 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries, 2 Intellectual Property Summaries, 1 Medical Malpractice Summary, 5 U.S. Supreme Court 6-19 Summaries and 6 U.S. Supreme Court Summaries 6-21. We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law, weekly whenever possible in order to keep blog readers updated. To gain access to these case summaries, click on the corresponding links below:
Opinion Summaries Posted for Week Ending June 21, 2025:
