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Unusual Denial of Pseudonymity to Plaintiff Suing Over Alleged Anti-Trans Discrimination

Courts are generally inclined to allow litigants to remain pseudonymous to conceal their being transgender (see The Law of Pseudonymous Litigation, p. 1406); but they are also inclined to deny pseudonymity once the plaintiff had already identified himself or herself, and this is what made the difference in yesterday's decision…

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Australian judge apologises after claiming that colleagues are appointed regardless of merit

Justice Joshua Wilson planned to tell an international conference that court positions are filled on the basis of politics rather than ability

The Guardian - AU

Online games of skill like rummy are not taxable as ‘betting and gambling’ under GST Act: Karnataka High Court

Giving a huge relief for companies offering online games of skills, the High Court of Karnataka has ruled that online/electronic/digital game of rummy and other online/electronic/digital game of skills are not taxable as ‘betting’ and ‘gambling’ under the Central Goods and Services (GST) Act.

The Hindu

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How Did Justice Gorsuch Lose A Majority In National Pork Producers?

Thomas assigned the majority to Justice Gorsuch, but he couldn't hold five all the way.

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Mary Lou McDonald blasts 'false and deeply offensive' Regency comments: 'I have never met Gerard Hutch'

The Sinn Féin leader released a detailed statement following the sensational finish to the Regency trial

Irish Mirror

A Normal Supreme Court

I was invited to participate last Fall on a Wisconsin Law Review symposium panel on "Is the Court out of Control?," and I wrote up a short (12-page) article for that. I thought I'd post it in several pieces; I hope some of you find it interesting, and I also…

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Victims slam 'unethical' church legal tactic in pedophile cases

A 'legal loophole' has put hundreds of potential abuse claims against Marist Brothers on the line.

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Cardiff's newest restaurants that have all opened their doors in 2022

The Welsh capital has long been a foodie hub and, despite the many difficulties facing the hospitality industry over the past 12 months, there have been plenty of new destinations to go and try

Wales Online

Explained | Is it time for the gig economy?

What is moonlighting and how is it affecting the companies in India? Is it a punishable offence under the law? How has the work-from-home culture affected the gig economy of our country?

The Hindu

Anti-conversion bill passed in Karnataka assembly

Amid opposition Congress' protest and walkout, Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the "anti-conversion bill", passed by the Legislative Council last week with minor amendments, seeking to replace the ordinance that was in place to give effect to the bill. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Bristol’s old magistrates court to be transformed after National Lottery funding boost

Charity Creative Youth Network is looking to redevelop the grade II-listed building into a creative enterprise hub

Birmingham Post

Joy for £6.4m youth project to transform old magistrates' court after Bristol City Council snub

Work set to start from September to turn derelict building into enterprise hub

Bristol Post

FIFA wants 25% eminent player representation in AIFF's executive committee

NEW DELHI: World football's governing body, FIFA has recommended AIFF to have 25 percent eminent player representation in its Executive Committee as co-opted members instead of the 50 percent stipulated in the draft constitution by CoA.

The Times of India

CJI Ramana: 126 judicial vacancies filled in High Courts in less than a year; expectation of 50 more appointments

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana, while addressing a conference of the Chief Justices on Friday, said that 126 judicial vacancies were filled in various High Courts in less than a year, expressed expectations of 50 more appointments. More on Dynamite News:

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Hopes alive for £6.4m youth project at old magistrates court despite Bristol City Council knockback

“For The National Lottery Heritage Fund, this project remains a high priority"

Bristol Post

Anger as Bristol City Council blocks multi-million pound youth project at old magistrates court

Metro mayor criticises decision as "appalling"

Reason

A Draft of "Severability First Principles" is Now Available

For several years, I have been thinking about the doctrine of severability -- what happens when courts conclude that a part of a law is unconstitutional? I have come to believe that this is fundamentally just a question about "say[] what the law is," as Marbury v. Madison put it.…

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Justice Thomas (Again) Urges Reconsideration of the Scope of Section 230

In a statement respecting the denial of certiorari, Justice Thomas suggested some courts are adopting an overly expansive interpretation of the immunity conferred by Section 230.

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Justices Spar Over How to Interpret the Armed Career Criminal Act

In Wooden v. United States, the justices were unanimous in the judgment, but expressed disagreement over the role of statutory history and the rule of lenity.

Roll Call

Courts adopt new House maps that favor Democrats in PA, NC - Roll Call

In Pennsylvania, a GOP district was divided between two others. And North Carolina's court rejected the GOP-controlled legislature's plan.

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