N.J. Legislation Follows Foreign Relations Law Restatement on Judgments
Signed into law in January, the new law relates to foreign judgments (except for taxes, fines, or domestic relations) and protects against monetary judgments entered in nations whose courts fail to provide due process.
Congressional Power and Sovereignty in Indian Affairs
The doctrine of inherent tribal sovereignty — that tribes retain aboriginal sovereign governing power over people and territory — is under perpetual assault. Despite two centuries of precedential foundation, the doctrine must be defended afresh with each attack. Opponents of the doctrine of tribal sovereignty express skepticism of the doctrine, suggesting that tribal sovereignty is a nullity because it is not unfettered. Some pay lip service to the doctrine while undermining tribes in their exercise of inherent sovereignty.
Economic Loss Doctrine
Project Reporter Ward Farnsworth discusses economic loss in the Economic Harm Torts video below.
Supporting graduate student survivors of sexual misconduct
The Daily Californian explores the considerations specific to graduate students facing sexual misconduct issues and what UC Berkeley is doing to address these concerns.
Oregon Government Ethics Commission Investigation Says Kitzhaber Used Public Office to Benefit Himself
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission released new findings that former Gov. John Kitzhaber used his public office for private gain.
Interference with Economic Relationships
Economic Harm Torts Project Reporter Ward Farnsworth discusses interference with economic relationships in the video below.
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