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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 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 yearSpecifically, 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.

 

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.)”

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:

Criminal Law

In a timely and thought-provoking piece published in the Criminal Justice Magazine (Spring 2025), Richard Alan Ginkowski, a judge, and legal educator who has contributed to American Bar Association publications, urges legal professionals and advocates to take a closer look at an often-overlooked resource: their own state constitutions. His article, titled “Your State Has a Constitution. Why Not Use It?,” appears in the Spring 2025 issue of Criminal Justice Magazine, a publication of the ABA’s Criminal Justice Section.

Ginkowski’s analysis highlights how state constitutions, often richer in individual rights and more flexible than their federal counterpart, can serve as powerful tools in advancing criminal justice reform, protecting civil liberties, and shaping legal strategy. By drawing attention to recent judicial decisions and emerging advocacy trends, the article reminds practitioners that when federal remedies fall short, state constitutional claims may offer a compelling alternative.

This article is essential reading for anyone involved in litigation, policymaking, or public interest advocacy, offering a fresh perspective on how to reinvigorate the use of state-level constitutional law in the pursuit of justice.

During the week ending June 13, 2025 we have received listings of 20 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  19 Constitutional Law summaries, 62 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries,  6 Intellectual Property Summaries,  1 Medical Malpractice Summary, and 6 U.S. Supreme Court Summaries .  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 13, 2025:

Criminal Law

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:

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During the week ending June 6, 2025 we have received listings of 29 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  42 Constitutional Law summaries, 70 Criminal Law Summaries, 6 White Collar Law Summaries,  3 Intellectual Property Summaries,  5 Medical Malpractice Summaries,  5 U.S. Supreme Court Summaries (June 6) and 1 Supreme Court Summary (June 3).  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:

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Criminal Law

During the week ending May 30, 2025 we have received listings of 30 Government and Administrative Law Summaries,  25 Constitutional Law summaries,  63 Criminal Law Summaries, 2 White Collar Law Summaries,  5 Intellectual Property Summaries, 3 Copyright Law Summaries and 5 Medical Malpractice Summaries.  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:

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