Topic
Legislative Reform
152 published works
Simple Justice
Is AI The Fix For Policy Sludge and Zombie Laws?
How many federal criminal laws and regulations are there? Nobody knows. It’s not for lack of trying. It’s because nobody in government has the time needed to go through more…
Verfassungsblog
Ein legislativer Rundumschlag
By Anna Höning
Vier Jahre nach der BVerfG-Entscheidung zum bayerischen Verfassungsschutzgesetz und der Verkündung der „Zeitenwende“, ein halbes Jahr nach Verkündung des neuen Gesetzes über den Militärischen Abschirmdienst und nachdem einige Verfassungsschutzgesetze der…
Microjuris Blog
Proyecto del Senado propone aumentar honorarios notariales y exigir su pago inmediato
By Ed. Microjuris.com Puerto Rico
El P. del S. 1033 propone revisar los aranceles notariales, establecer tarifas mínimas obligatorias y requerir el pago el mismo día de la autorización del instrumento público.
Microjuris Blog
Derogación del Artículo 44 del Código Político de Puerto Rico de 1902 – Ley Núm. 114-2026
By Ed. Microjuris.com Puerto Rico
La Ley Núm. 114-2026 deroga el Artículo 44 del Código Político de Puerto Rico de 1902 y dispone que su vigencia será inmediata tras su aprobación.
The Constitution Unit Blog
Changing parliamentary procedure: a guide for MPs
By Meg Russell, Lisa James, Hannah Kelly
House of Commons procedure is a key factor in how parliament works. But, at times, it can be a source of frustration and can appear difficult to change. Nonetheless, history…
The Constitution Unit Blog
Why we need to strengthen and codify small party rights in the House of Commons
Following the Unit’s January seminar, Can the House of Commons handle multi-party politics?, panellist Louise Thompson explains the procedural and logistical obstacles facing small parties in the House of Commons.…
Class Action Defense Blog
The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 69: Litigation Trends & Legislative Reform Under California’s PAGA
Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode of the Class Action Weekly Wire features Duane Morris partner Jerry Maatman and associate Sarah with their discussion of key developments in litigation and…
PrawfsBlawg
More zombie laws
Main Thursday, April 18, 2024More zombie lawsDara Purvis (Penn State) in the Conversation. She makes two points of note: One is a 2015 (12 years post-Lawrence) attempt in Louisiana to…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog
Governor Pushes Bill to Expand Paid Sick Leave
Earlier this week, Governor Ned Lamont issued a press release supporting Senate Bill 12 which would dramatically expand the scope of the state's current Paid Sick Leave law. Currently, Paid…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
Lawmakers Proposed Less Gendered Language in the Law
By Tracy Thomas
Fireman v. Firefighter: These Lawmakers Want Less Gendered Language in the LawSome lawmakers want to change the masculine default in government documents. Reps. Summer Lee (D-Pa.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and…