Supreme Court Report: Volume 31, Issue 8
Trump v. Anderson, 23-719. In a per curiam opinion, the Court held that the states do not have authority to enforce Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment against federal officeholders and candidates; Section 3 may be enforced against federal officeholders only through legislation enacted by Congress.
A Bipartisan Coalition of 41 Attorneys General Call On Meta To Protect Users’ Accounts From Scammers
For Release: March 6, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general that addresses the recent rise of Facebook and Instagram platform account takeovers by scammers and frauds. Account takeovers are when bad actors…
Masterclass Professional: Legal Research Using Westlaw
Join us as we breakdown this Westlaw training session into four areas: How to use different search techniques to find what you’re looking for. How to use filters to narrow down large results. Understanding the structure of cases and statutes and whether they’re still good law. Using folders to keep track of and share what…
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Supreme Court Report: Volume 31, Issue 7
McElrath v. Georgia, 22-721. The Court unanimously held that the Double Jeopardy Clause bars retrial of a defendant for a crime on which he was previously acquitted―even where the jury’s verdict of acquittal on one criminal charge and its verdict of guilty on a different criminal charge arising from the same facts were logically and legally impossible to reconcile.
Masterclass Series: Ethical Obligations in the Era of E-Discovery
Technology presents unexpected challenges for attorneys when requesting or producing some form of electronically stored information (ESI). In this program, panelists will discuss the importance of the governing rules of legal ethics and professional conduct regarding the discovery of ESI. The duties of candor to the tribunal and adversaries, the mechanics of preservation of information,…
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2024 Presidential Initiative Summit
The Summit is the centerpiece of a year-long focus that began last December at the NAAG Capital Forum on three topics pertaining to our nation’s youth. It will tap leading experts from across the country, attorneys general, businesses —and young people! This initiative is advancing important national conversations, policy recommendations, and information sharing. Don’t miss out!
Anatomy of a Complex Consumer Protection Case Training
This training is open to attorney general staff only. Scholarship nominations are due Friday, May 10, 2024. This intensive three-and-one-half-day program is intended to enhance the participant’s knowledge and skills in a constructive and positive learning environment facilitated by experienced faculty attorneys. The program’s primary goal is to afford participants the opportunity to successfully navigate…
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Human Resources Officer Seminar
This program is designed for attorney general office human resource officers to network and discuss important issues of the day. A range of topics will be covered during the program including recruitment and classification, the future of work, workplace flexibility/telecommuting, and employee relations. Schedule June 27 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CT) June 28…
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Habeas Corpus
This intensive, two-day training consists of presentations by experienced practitioners on various aspects of habeas work, as well as breakout sessions where faculty and attendees will discuss hypothetical scenarios to determine the best way to handle habeas matters. Participants will also discuss and review various templates for answers and motions for future habeas cases they…
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2024 Eastern Region Meeting
In September, Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings will host the 2024 Eastern Region meeting, where speakers and panelists will discuss the successful models at work around the country and in the First State; the role that state attorneys general can play in sustainably reducing violent crime; and how policymakers can better support victims of crime in their states.
