In light of the recent disruptions to in-person elections due to the COVID-19 restrictions, and the potential for a larger-than-average number of citizens requesting absentee ballots, state officials may need guidance on how to implement fair and efficient absentee protocols now more than ever.
Pauline Toboulidis Posts
Law360 Article Reviews Juvenile Justice System in PA
by Pauline Toboulidis | Feb 18, 2020 | Children and the Law
An article for Law360 Access to Justice entitled “Wanted In Pennsylvania: A Fairer Justice System For Minors” examines Pennsylvania’s current juvenile justice system practices and the state’s plans for review and reform.
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Strengthen Tribal-State Relations
by Pauline Toboulidis | Nov 4, 2019 | American Indian Law
On Oct. 31, the Office of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a press release announcing that during a summit of Michigan’s tribal leaders, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2019-17 in order to strengthen tribal-sate relations.
Reservation Residents Face Long Road To Justice
by Pauline Toboulidis | Sep 18, 2019 | American Indian Law
An article for Law360 Access to Justice addresses the often extreme circumstances, and vast distances, indigenous victims, defendants and witnesses must traverse in order to testify in court.
California Governor Signs “Use of Force” Bill Into Law
by Pauline Toboulidis | Aug 20, 2019 | Policing
On August 19, California’s Office of the Governor issued a press release announcing that Governor Newsom signed AB 392 into law. The bill enacts one of the strongest use-of-force laws in the country.
Sixth Circuit Forces Rethink On Federal Sentencing Guidance
by Pauline Toboulidis | Jul 9, 2019 | Sentencing
An article from Law360 Access to Justice breaks down a recent appellate decision on the interpretation of federal sentencing guidelines which could have a major impact on people with prior criminal records who are being sentenced for new crimes.
Caren Harp on the DOJ’s Changing Approach to Juvenile Justice
by Pauline Toboulidis | May 31, 2019 | Children and the Law
Caren Harp, a former prosecutor and public defender in Arkansas and a law professor at Liberty University, speaks about her role as Administrator of the Justice Department’s Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention in a recent LA Times interview.
Restatement of The U.S. Law of International Commercial and Investor–State Arbitration Is Approved
by Pauline Toboulidis | May 21, 2019 | International Commercial and Investor-State Arbitration
At this year’s Annual Meeting on May 20, members of The American Law Institute voted to approve the Proposed Final Draft of Restatement of the Law, The U.S. Law of International Commercial and Investor–State Arbitration. Yesterday’s vote marks the completion of this project.
Restatement of Charitable Nonprofit Organizations Is Approved
by Pauline Toboulidis | May 20, 2019 | Charitable Nonprofit Organizations
At this year’s Annual Meeting on May 20, members of The American Law Institute voted to approve Tentative Draft No. 3 of Restatement of the Law, Charitable Nonprofit Organizations. Today’s vote marks the completion of this project.
A Historical Introduction to International Commercial and Investor-State Arbitration
by Pauline Toboulidis | May 19, 2019 | International Commercial and Investor-State Arbitration
This brief introduction depicts the development of international arbitration in the United States, as general background to the present Restatement of the U.S. Law of International Commercial and Investor–State Arbitration. It highlights what may be regarded as “milestones” in the development of international arbitration law in the United States.