Separation of powers

LexisNexis Launches New Fellowship Program Aimed at Eliminating Systemic Racism in Legal Systems

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Articles, Philosophy of law, Separation of powers, Legal research, LexisNexis, Open-source intelligence, RELX, Rule of law, Law, Institutional racism

LexisNexis employees will work with Fellows on projects with the shared goal of eliminating systemic racism in our legal system and implementing solutions while advancing the four key elements of the rule of law equality under the law, transparency of law, independent judiciary, and accessible legal remedy.

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  • LexisNexis employees will work with Fellows on projects with the shared goal of eliminating systemic racism in our legal system and implementing solutions while advancing the four key elements of the rule of law equality under the law, transparency of law, independent judiciary, and accessible legal remedy.
  • The Fellowship began with a Fellowship Virtual Orientation held on March 8, 2021.
  • As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.
  • The foundation efforts focus on the four key elements of the rule of law: transparency of the law, accessible legal remedy, equal treatment under the law, and independent judiciaries.\n'

NCLA Asks US Supreme Ct. to Let Congress Fix Appointments Clause Defect in Admin. Patent Judges

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Thursday, December 31, 2020
Federal government of the United States, Law, Government, Constitutional law, Appointments Clause, United States Senate, Separation of powers, Constitution of the United States, Constitution, President of the United States, Freytag v. Commissioner, Article Two of the United States Constitution

Hence, according to the Constitutions Appointments Clause, they must be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.

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  • Hence, according to the Constitutions Appointments Clause, they must be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.
  • The Secretary of Commerce, as the head of a department, could appoint APJs if they were deemed inferior officers.
  • Therefore, the Appointments Clause requires appointment by the President himself, thereby ensuring presidential accountability for their performance in office.
  • Itsamicusbrief focuses entirely on defending the Appointments Clause, which must be considered as an inviolable element in protecting separation-of-powers principles.

Voice of the Founding Fathers: Politicians need to go to Jail!

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Articles, Constitutional law, Philosophy of law, Separation of powers, Bill, Law

They abused their power to manipulate the third branch of government, the Judiciary, and have filled the courts with political appointments.

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  • They abused their power to manipulate the third branch of government, the Judiciary, and have filled the courts with political appointments.
  • They have refused to discuss or vote on hundreds of bills approved and sent over for consideration from the House.
  • Those bills were less important than their attempts to throw America back into the Dark Ages, under a Tyrannical government.
  • We are the Voice of the Founding Fathers!

Minister of Justice hosts virtual forum on Diversity on the Bench

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Articles, Accountability, Constitutional law, Philosophy of law, Separation of powers, Supreme Court of India

During the forum, the Minister engaged panelists to present on their experiences as judges or as members of Judicial Advisory Committees (JACs).

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  • During the forum, the Minister engaged panelists to present on their experiences as judges or as members of Judicial Advisory Committees (JACs).
  • "Ensuring judges reflect the diversity of Canadian society will contribute to maintaining and increasing confidence in the administration of justice.
  • They assess all applications for judicial appointment, and forward their recommendations to the Minister of Justice.
  • This is the third Judicial Diversity forum hosted by the Department of Justice with two previous in-person sessions taking place in Toronto and Edmonton in 2018.

Judicial Candidates File Ethics Complaints Against Opponents

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Monday, May 18, 2020
Judiciary, Separation of powers

LAS VEGAS, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Two Judicial candidates have filed ethics charges against their opponents for District Court races in the Eighth Judicial Court in Clark County, Nevada.

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  • LAS VEGAS, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Two Judicial candidates have filed ethics charges against their opponents for District Court races in the Eighth Judicial Court in Clark County, Nevada.
  • Both filings site a violation of Revised Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct Canon 4.1.
  • According to Judicial Ethics Advisory Opinion JE08-006, which expressly prohibits non-incumbent judicial candidate from wearing robes in advertisements, this is a clear violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
  • In that mailer, along with Gilliam and Pickard, a number of candidates for judicial office stated that the Nevada Republican Club endorses these judicial candidates.

Press release - Rule of law in Poland and Hungary: debate with Council and Commission

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Monday, December 16, 2019
European Parliament, Seat of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Tuppurainen, Louise Weiss, Separation of powers, European Union, Strasbourg, Law

She will also lay out the Councils views on the situation in the country.

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  • She will also lay out the Councils views on the situation in the country.
  • Both Ms Tuppurainen and Mr Reynders will then deliver presentations on the state of play of rule of law in Poland.
  • When: Monday, 16 December, 21.00 22.30

    Where: European Parliament in Strasbourg, Louise Weiss building, room N1.4

    You can follow the joint debate live.

  • In the case of Poland, MEPs are most worried about the separation of powers, the independence of the judiciary and fundamental rights.

Ethical Violations by Florida Judges Harm Florida Homeowners

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Monday, November 4, 2019
Separation of powers, Appearance of impropriety, Political terminology, Judiciary, Judge, Law, Government, Political philosophy

This judge was not alone in his misconduct.Sixteen other appellate judges ruled in favor of companies while owning significant shares of their stock, as did numerous trial judges.

Key Points: 
  • This judge was not alone in his misconduct.Sixteen other appellate judges ruled in favor of companies while owning significant shares of their stock, as did numerous trial judges.
  • Drafted in boldfaced font, Canon 2 of the Florida Code of Judicial Conduct prohibits judges from even an "appearance of impropriety."
  • [4] Nonetheless, Florida judges tasked with regulating themselves have systemically shirked these ethical constraints.
  • [8] Florida judges are required to complete the disclosure form promulgated by the Florida Commission on Ethics.See Canon 6, Florida Code of Judicial Conduct ("The form for financial disclosure shall be that recommended or adopted by the Florida Commission on Ethics"); Art.

Government of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Quebec

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Accountability, Constitutional law, Philosophy of law, Separation of powers

The Honourable Jeffrey Edwards, a Provincial Court Judge in the Province of Quebec, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Qubec for the district of Montral.

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  • The Honourable Jeffrey Edwards, a Provincial Court Judge in the Province of Quebec, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Qubec for the district of Montral.
  • Among other things, he defended the principle of procedural immunity of the Quebec government in proceedings introduced outside the province.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.
  • The Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada play a key role in evaluating judicial applications.

Government of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of New Brunswick

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Law, Judicial misconduct, Government, Accountability, Constitutional law, Philosophy of law, Separation of powers, Political philosophy, Judicial appointments in Canada, Judicial independence

A dedicated member of the New Brunswick Law Society, Justice Bourque served as a member of the New Brunswick Law Foundation for 10 years.

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  • A dedicated member of the New Brunswick Law Society, Justice Bourque served as a member of the New Brunswick Law Foundation for 10 years.
  • In addition, the Government will invest $6 million over two years, beginning in 2018-2019, to support the judicial discipline process through which allegations of judicial misconduct are investigated.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.
  • The Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada play a key role in evaluating judicial applications.

Highlights - Petitions on constitutional affairs and rule of law in Poland: Debate - 22.01.2019 - Committee on Petitions

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Friday, January 18, 2019
Law, Ombudsman, Government, Constitutional law, Separation of powers, Constitution, Judiciary, European Union law

The Committee will hold a debate on a series of petitions on the constitutional situation in Poland and compliance with EU law, in particular with regard to the reforms of the judiciary and the separation of powers. The Polish Ombudsman will be present for the debate.

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The Committee will hold a debate on a series of petitions on the constitutional situation in Poland and compliance with EU law, in particular with regard to the reforms of the judiciary and the separation of powers. The Polish Ombudsman will be present for the debate.