Supreme Court Report: Cassirer v. Thyssen Bornemisza Collection Foundation, 20-1566
May 4, 2022 Volume 29, Issue 12 This Report summarizes opinions issued on April 21, 2022 (Part I). Opinion: Cassirer v. Thyssen Bornemisza Collection Foundation, 20-1566 The Court unanimously held that the substantive law in a case brought under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976 (FSIA) raising non-federal claims should be decided by the…
Supreme Court Report: Boechler v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service, 20-1472
May 4, 2022 Volume 29, Issue 12 This Report summarizes opinions issued on April 21, 2022 (Part I). Opinion: Boechler v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service, 20-1472 The Court unanimously held that the deadline to petition the Tax Court for review of a collection due process determination is not jurisdictional, and can be equitably tolled…
Supreme Court Report: Brown v. Davenport, 20-826
May 4, 2022 Volume 29, Issue 12 This Report summarizes opinions issued on April 21, 2022 (Part I). Opinion: Brown v. Davenport, 20-826 Brown v. Davenport, 20-826. In a 6-3 opinion, the Court held that when a state court has ruled that a trial error was harmless, a federal habeas court must review that decision…
Your Bitcoin on Every Block: An Introduction to Cryptocurrency Kiosks
Their Purpose – A Technical Understanding Cryptocurrency kiosks, also known as Bitcoin ATMs, are coming to a location near you. Some people consider these machines as a step towards widespread cryptocurrency adoption while others raise the alarm over the criminal conduct these devices facilitate. In this article we will discuss the technology behind cryptocurrency kiosks…
Attorney General Consumer Protection News: April 2022
Multistate Actions Led by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, and New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas, a bipartisan coalition of 28 attorneys general sent a letter to crowdfunding charity platform GoFundMe asking it to provide greater transparency regarding its terms of service. The letter calls for GoFundMe to provide a…
Federal Consumer Protection News: April 2022
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) filed suit against TransUnion, two of its subsidiaries, and longtime executive John Danaher for allegedly violating a 2017 law enforcement order. The order was issued to stop the company from engaging in deceptive marketing regarding its credit scores and other credit-related products. The…
Attorneys General Call on Congress to Support Funding for the Legal Services Corporation
Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to Congress to support beneficent funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). The LSC provides critical legal assistance to low-income Americans, helping families in need across the country. Nonprofit legal aid programs funded by the federal program provide services to millions…
AGs to Congress: Provide Funding for the Legal Services Corporation
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to Congress to support beneficent funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). The LSC provides critical legal assistance to low-income Americans, helping families in need across the country. Nonprofit legal aid programs funded by the federal program provide services to millions of Americans annually, reaching…
Attorneys General Support The Public Safety Officer Act of 2022
NAAG is urging Congress to pass The Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022. The legislation addresses gaps in support for public safety officers who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with the high-risk nature of their jobs. In the letter signed by 53 attorneys general, the attorneys general praise the work of public…
Attorneys General Support Benefits for Public Safety Officers, Families Affected by Work-Related PTSD
Washington, D.C. — The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is urging Congress to pass The Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022. The legislation addresses gaps in support for public safety officers who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) associated with the high-risk nature of their jobs. In the letter signed by 53 attorneys…
