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Mandamus in immigration matters
14+ hour, 26+ min ago (655+ words) What the courts are looking for from applicants who make claims of prejudice due to delays Since last year, the number of mandamus applications before the Federal Court has increased significantly, contributing to a substantial backlog." It's been reported that…...
RFMF backs end to constitutional immunity
12+ hour, 20+ min ago (230+ words) Thursday 02 July 2026 | 03: 00 Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai addressing the CRC team on July 2, 2026. The Republic of the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has backed ending constitutional immunity provisions, saying accountability is essential for lasting peace…...
Iowa judges take ICE to task over "astonishing conduct" and violations of court orders
12+ hour ago (1089+ words) Two federal judges in Iowa have sharply criticized government officials for repeatedly violating the law in immigration cases, with one Iowa ICE enforcement officer held in contempt for "astonishing conduct" and willfully violating a court order. The two cases, each…...
10th Circuit rules ICE mandatory detention policy violates federal law
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (748+ words) The Trump administration's year-old practice of denying bond hearings to thousands of noncitizens detained by immigration agents violates federal law, the 10th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week. The Denver-based court Tuesday ordered the release of Rigoberto Santillan Quiroz, who…...
Civil Practice-Civil Action-Dismissal-Subject Matter Jurisdiction
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (82+ words) Missouri Lawyers Media Staff Report//July 1, 2026// Plaintiff appealed the dismissal of his civil action. Where the record supported the district court's determination that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction, the court affirmed the dismissal of the case. Corrigan v. The County of…...
Encinitas Councilman's parking dispute criminal case dismissed
16+ hour, 30+ min ago (415+ words) SAN DIEGO (CNS) " The criminal case against Encinitas City Councilman Luke Shaffer, who was initially charged with assaulting a resident during a parking dispute, was dismissed Wednesday after a judge ruled Shaffer successfully completed a misdemeanor diversion program. Shaffer, 45, originally…...
Courts Deal With Corporate Employees' Purely Factual Communications: Part II
1+ day, 14+ min ago (229+ words) Courts Deal With Corporate Employees" Purely Factual Communications: Part II Mc Guire Woods Last week"s Privilege Point confirmed that the attorney-client privilege protects a client"s employee"s communication conveying facts to a lawyer from whom the client seeks…...
Two federal judges in Iowa rebuke ICE over "astonishing conduct" and violations of court orders; ICE officer held in contempt
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1082+ words) Two federal judges in Iowa have sharply criticized government officials for repeatedly violating the law in immigration cases, with one Iowa ICE enforcement officer held in contempt for "astonishing conduct" and willfully violating a court order. The two cases, each…...
Suspect acquitted after identification failure from video
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (244+ words) Edition. mv Suspect acquitted after identification failure from video According to the court sentence heard on Sunday, the roof sheeting of the store was removed and broken into after destroying the ceiling, with MVR 80, 000 and USD 1, 200 being stolen from the…...
Divided Supreme Court Denies Fired Workers" Challenge To Repealed N. Y. COVID Rule
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (73+ words) Mealey's Law360 | The Practice of Law Law360 Authority | Deep News & Analysis Law360 Pulse | The Business of Law Divided Supreme Court Denies Fired Workers" Challenge To Repealed N. Y. COVID Rule Get instant access to the one-stop news source for business lawyers Register for a complimentary…...