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Daily Business Review

Banks Get New Ownership Disclosure Rule in 2018

U.S. financial institutions will be required to list beneficial ownership on all accounts in two years. While calls for beneficial ownership are gaining steam, some are calling for balance with confidentiality needs.
10 minute read

Law.com

Justice Dept. Seeks Broader Authority to Prosecute Supreme Court Disruptions

Federal prosecutors want wider latitude to bring criminal charges against individuals who disrupt arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. attorney's office in Washington filed papers in the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday arguing that a trial judge was wrong to block them from charging defendants with making a 'harangue' or 'oration' at the high court.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cooper v. Commissioner of Social Security

Law Judge Gave 'Good Reasons' for Assigning 'Little Weight' to Treating Doctor's Opinions
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Asmah v. US Consulate Accra Ghana

Standing, Jurisdiction Lacking in Visa Applicant's Claims Against Consular Staff Over Assault, Bribe
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

OAG's Communications Crisis Shows Shifting Power Dynamics

In the span of an eventful holiday weekend, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General experienced a two-pronged communications crisis that further demonstrated what sources have said is an ongoing power struggle among the office's leadership created by the introduction of a new solicitor general role filled by Bruce L. Castor Jr.
7 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

Chancery Court Blocks Inmate's Bid for Correction Dept. Info

The Court of Chancery has tossed a constitutional challenge to a Delaware statute that denies inmates access to Department of Correction policies and procedures for failing to establish standing, saying the plaintiffs' position would undermine public policy and jeopardize safety.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Update: Federal Judge Sanctions City of Atlanta for Missing Deadlines

A federal judge has sanctioned the city of Atlanta for failing to meet court deadlines in a discrimination case, warning city lawyers that any more failures will result in a default judgment against the city.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Holz v. Reese, PICS Case No. 16-0666 (Pa. Super. May 18, 2016) (memorandum) Mundy, J. (7 pages).

The trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to hear a prisoner's tort claims against federal prison officials, where such tort claims fell under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), which restricted jurisdiction over such claims to the federal courts. Order of the trial court affirmed.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Missouri Law Dean Steps Down After Suit Filed Over AG Election

University of Missouri School of Law Dean Gary Myers announced May 27 that he will step down from the school's top post on Aug. 14. Although the announcement follows a lawsuit filed on May 25 involving an election for Missouri attorney general naming Myers as one of several defendants, a university spokesman said the litigation was not a factor in the dean's decision to resign.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Privacy Ruling May Clip AG's Wings

Appellate court says suit against Delta Airlines over its app is preempted by federal law. 

4 minute read

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