US lawmakers urged the Biden administration in a hearing on Wednesday to intensify efforts to secure the release of Americans allegedly unjustly detained in China. Representative Chris Smith and Senator Jeff Merkley, co-chairs of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), alongside representatives Zach Nunn and Michelle Steel, emphasised the need to prioritise the release of…
USCIS has extended green card validity for lawful permanent residents who are awaiting the approval of their Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Initially, USCIS extended green card validity by 12 months for applicants who filed Form I-90 while their renewal applications were pending. In September 2022, USCIS further extended the automatic extension…
UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe. To read more issues of UK Financial Insights from Katten, please click here. UK Parliament Introduces Bill Categorising Certain Digital Assets as “Personal Property” By Carolyn Jackson, Nathaniel Lalone, Neil Robson, Christopher Collins, Ciara McBrien, Sara…
The small town of Letcher County, Kentucky has been rocked by the shocking murder of District Judge Kevin D. Mullins. No matter the perpetrator, such violence would capture attention. But the location of the shooting — the judge’s office — and the alleged shooter — Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines — has left folks just…
Former Mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani speaks to reporters as he leaves his apartment building in August 2023 (AP Photo/Seth Wenig). The “specialized” forensic financial advisor hired by creditors to probe Rudy Giuliani’s assets during his now dismissed bankruptcy responded Thursday that the former New York City mayor is on “another baseless and…
Insets, left to right: Letcher County (Ky.) Sheriff Shawn Stines (CBS/YouTube); Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins (Kentucky Court of Justice via AP). Background: Outside the Letcher County Courthouse in Kentucky (WHAS). A Kentucky sheriff has been charged with shooting and killing a judge in his chambers during an argument. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines,…
Two people were killed during a French police operation in New Caledonia on Thursday, according to French media. The police operation took place amid unrest between French loyalists and indigenous Kanak people in the territory. French forces took to the streets of San Louis in Le Mont-Dore, New Caledonia, and targeted people wanted for armed…
A federal District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, Victoria Marie Calvert, awarded a default judgment to the CFPB against USASF, a car loan servicer of loans originated by U.S. Auto Sales Inc., a buy-here, pay-here dealership. The claim was based on alleged violations of myriad consumer protection rules. However, Judge Calvert did not…
Have you been missing patent trolls destroying innovation and making products you like more expensive? Have you felt that, maybe, some lawyers who did nothing but send extortionate shakedown letters weren’t getting rich enough? Well then, good news for you, Congress is looking to bring all that back! In the early years of Techdirt, we…
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! We have two special guests today, talking about how neurodivergent students can reach their full potential in law school. We’re speaking with Heather Varanini, Director of Academic Achievement and Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, and Rebecca Petrilli, Director of Marketing Content…
