ALI’s Use of Force Principles Available for Free Download
At ALI’s 2017 Annual Meeting, the Use of Force chapter from ALI’s Principles of the Law, Policing project was approved. This Chapter contains best practices for police departments to follow concerning use of force in officers’ interactions with the public.
Fair Elections During a Crisis
An ad-hoc committee of scholars and researchers recently released a report addressing the challenges posed by holding an election in the midst of a public health crisis.
Conflict of Laws: Choice of Law – Foreign Law (Part 2)
In an earlier post, we shared the Black Letter to §§ 5.06 and 5.07 of Tentative Draft No. 1, Chapter 5. Choice of Law, Topic 2. Foreign Law, from Restatement of the Law Third, Conflict of Laws.
Trade Groups and Chamber of Commerce Push for COVID Liability Protections
An article from Law360 addresses recent action from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and trade organizations calling on Congress to pass legislation protecting businesses from legal liability as they reopen.
Conflict of Laws: Choice of Law – Foreign Law (Part 1)
The following entry contains the Black Letter to §§ 5.06 and 5.07 of Tentative Draft No. 1, Chapter 5. Choice of Law, Topic 2. Foreign Law, from Restatement of the Law Third, Conflict of Laws.
Law360 Article Addresses COVID Eviction Concerns in NY
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new executive order set for June 20, and effective for 60 days, that will amend rules for commercial and residential evictions during the coronavirus pandemic.
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