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Introducing Ecocide: Towards a New International Crime

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…

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Estimated Budgetary Effects of Title VII, Finance, Within an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1

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…

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New Jersey Violent Crime Rates and Maps

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…

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Congress, the Constitution, and Command: Lawmaking and War Powers in a Divided Government

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…

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Select Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending June 26, 2025

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…

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AALL: Executive Director Search Special Committee Announced

From the American Association of Law Libraries, 6-27-2025. Dear colleagues, As I shared in my June 20 message, Vani Ungapen will be stepping down as AALL Executive Director at the end of August. In preparation for this transition, I have appointed a Special Committee—composed of current and past Executive Board members,…

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U.S. Supreme Court Case Quick Case Updates, June 26, 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,…

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The Weekly Economic and Market Recap, June 16 – June 20, 2025

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.…

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Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending June 21, 2025

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…

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Guide to Preventing Scams: From New York City Council Member Gale Brewer

Spring 2025. Letter from Hon. Gale Brewer: Tens of thousands of people nationwide are victims of a scam every year—in 2024 alone, scams cost Americans $47 billion. As the New York Times reported, “People of all ages and socioeconomic levels are potential targets, but older Americans are particularly vulnerable. They’re…

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