A statement from Michelle Flynn, our Executive Director, in response to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in the case of City of Grants Pass, OR v Johnson.
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The fight for equal access to justice is as important as ever. One in five low-income Americans experiences a substantial impact to their health, housing or stability because of civil legal problems. Learn how LSC is working to close the justice gap: lsc.gov/celebrate50
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I enjoyed speaking with E & E News for this story about the #MountainValleyPipeline case. It is currently before the Court on an emergency application to vacate the 4th Cir.'s stays. The basic question is whether Congress can delcare pending authorizations approved and then strip federal courts of jurisdiction to challenge the validity of the authorizations. In short, whether this violates the "Klein Rule of Decision" principle. This is, as all Klein cases are, tricky--Congress's action here looks both like an exercise of legislative power (setting substantive rules and adjusting jurisdiction) and an exercise of judicial power (resolving a dispute in favor of the government). Here is an article in which I try to make sense out of the tricky Klein principle: https://lnkd.in/gTdMbC2g //
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Every year, the World Justice Project ranks the countries of the world on their compliance with various measures of the rule of law, including the accessibility and affordability of civil justice. In the most recent rankings of 140 countries, the United States is 115th. Among the 43 wealthiest countries, the United States ranks 43rd, last on accessibility and affordability.
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Abolishing qualified immunity is critical to ensuring police accountability and upholding civil rights. Current protections shield officers from civil lawsuits for rights violations, even in fatal encounters. This creates a legal blindspot for families. Consider a scenario where the police unlawfully kill you, the primary breadwinner. Qualified immunity effectively eliminates the possibility of civil suits that could provide crucial financial compensation. This exacerbates the emotional trauma for your bereaved family, further jeopardizing their well-being. Immediate arrests and substantial sentences for officers convicted of murdering civilians are essential deterrents. Such measures demonstrate zero tolerance for egregious misconduct and ensure these officers are held legally responsible for their actions.
“Ending qualified immunity is a critical step toward creating a more just system and providing exonerees with the financial justice they deserve after government officials violated their rights and unjustly took their freedom," said Keli Young, Innocence Project state policy advocate. https://lnkd.in/eD2HtnTx
What You Need to Know about Qualified Immunity
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ENSURING JUSTICE: The Crucial Role of INTEGRITY - The Case Against Judge WELKE, in Lake County, Florida. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gywiZDdu JUDICIAL MISCONDUCT undermines confidence in our judicial system. This is why a judge should be committed to MORAL HONESTY AND INTEGRITY. A judge should be acutely aware of the LIMITATIONS OF THEIR JUDICIAL POWER. Those limitations should come only in adherence to the facts. Let us appoint judges to court based on their KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAW, THEIR FITNESS FOR THE POSITION AND THEIR FAIRNESS. Let’s stray away from appointing judges based on THEIR IDEOLOGY ALONE.
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At Patrick Daniel Law, we champion the belief that justice is a fundamental right for everyone. Our commitment is to assist those who have faced injustice in obtaining the rightful compensation, peace of mind, and freedom they deserve. Reach out to us today to begin your journey towards justice: https://bit.ly/2SzbnEq #PatrickDanielLaw #DanFam #LawyerQuote #StaffQuote
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Important to include "fees on fees" in fee-shifting clause if you want to get fees for litigating fee issues!
On October 26, 2023 Justice Melissa A. Crane, of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Newark Rehabilitation Ctr., PA v Simela, Index No. 651425/2022, 2023 NY Slip Op 33838(U), awarding plaintiff’s attorneys’ fees, but reducing the amount of fees after an inquest. First, the Court declined to award plaintiff’s attorneys fees incurred in making the fee application, holding that this would be an “impermissible award of fees on fees,” which “must be denied” “[a]bsent any statute or agreement allowing fees on fees,” which was not present in this case. The Court further reduced the remainder of the fees requested, finding that there were numerous instances of duplicative and excessive billing. See full link below: https://lnkd.in/efqv2rQU
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Experienced private investigator serving trial lawyers and business. Author, Private Eye Confidential (99: The Press) Creator and host of Gary Murphy Assassination, a true crime podcast.
In California, we are increasingly having a pay to play Public Records system, which goes against the spirit of public records. Departments charging $50 for calls for service logs, fees for looking up court indexes, etc. No recourse but finding an attorney to challenge if you are turned down. Media and private investigator leadership should really combine forces. How is your state for public records?
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What is the difference between “joint with rights of survivorship” and “tenants in common”? What is a revocable living trust and how do we document it? Do we really need a corporate resolution? How do we open accounts for minors? Join us on February 6th in Macon to find out how to answer these important questions. https://buff.ly/3S25jQO
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