Articles tagged with Jurisdiction
New research warns that traditional legal systems are ill-equipped to cope with climate change's fast-moving impact on communities. The study proposes a blueprint for dynamic and responsive laws to help cities thrive amidst climate change and urban uncertainty.
The Baker McKenzie Award has recognized Dr. Alexander Heger's dissertation on European Competition Law and Air Transport for its outstanding analysis of a complex field. The award also goes to Dr. Felix-Julius Konow for his research on regulating stablecoins, which explores regulatory mechanisms to address economic and financial risks.
The report proposes new strategies for digital safety, including AI-powered tools to detect and intervene in harmful situations. Experts also recommend involving children and youths in the design process, particularly schools, to promote agency and well-being.
Next Steps: Rebuilding Indigenous Law is a new research initiative that empowers Indigenous communities to renew and rebuild their own legal systems. The project, supported by a $10 million investment, aims to rebuild entire Indigenous legal orders and revitalize traditional legal traditions.
New legislation bans online money games in India, highlighting aggressive promotional spending and addictive design features that exploit users. The study finds 450 million people lose Rs. 20,000 crores annually through online gaming, with cases of Internet Gaming Disorder and suicides reported.
The analysis explores how reduced fentanyl production costs affect the structure and conduct of the illegal opioid supply industry. It also assesses potential consequences for drug law enforcement organizations, finding modest declines in expenditures and income-generating crime.
A new book analyzes data from 48 US states from 2008 to 2016, finding that election costs vary significantly across states and regions. The authors also found that trust in election spending is associated with how much is spent, and that a one-size-fits-all approach to legislation does not apply to election administration.
A new paper reveals widespread transnational human rights violations (THRVs) due to repressive states' intensifying tactics. The authors urge the establishment of 'Transnational Rights Protection Offices' to provide support and guidance for individuals affected by these actions.
A nationwide survey of law enforcement agencies found significant variations in co-responder teams' characteristics, operations, and perceived effectiveness. The study aims to inform evidence-based guidelines and protocols for these initiatives.
Recreational cannabis legalization in California is associated with higher rates of cannabis use during early pregnancy, driven by jurisdictions allowing adult-use retailers. The study found that individuals living in these areas were more likely to use cannabis during early pregnancy.
A new Australian study reveals that people experiencing homelessness face constant and intrusive police interactions, leading to feelings of intimidation, harassment, and stigma. The research highlights the need for improved social security nets, community support services, and public housing infrastructure.
Public health authorities in nearly all US states and territories have the ability to monitor and test persons exposed to H5N1 virus. Despite this, jurisdictions vary in their preparedness plans, antiviral use recommendations, and potential vaccine deployment among first responders.
A study found that progressive prosecutors led to 7% higher relative rates of total and property crime, but not violent crime. The effects varied by time in office, with relatively higher crime rates in the first decade.
The illegal wildlife trade is a significant financial portfolio that creates state-level security and development risks. Implementing AML laws and sharing intelligence with banks can boost IWT law enforcement. Countries like Singapore, UK, and Australia are making progress in combating money laundering and IWT.
The NYU Tandon School of Engineering has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop new technologies for securing the digital legal supply chain. The project aims to protect official laws and legal information from cyberattacks and malicious actors.
A study by Chinese researchers found that financial reports produced during fiscal years mismatched with annual business activity may be less reliable due to rigid accounting regulations. This can result in higher abnormal accruals, lower analyst forecast accuracy, and longer audit reporting delays for affected companies.
A UCF research team, led by Jill Viglione, has developed evidence-based guidelines for community supervision agencies to use in public health crises. The guidelines aim to ensure people on probation and parole receive necessary help while maintaining public safety.
A RAND Corporation study found that defendants with legal counsel during initial bail hearings are more likely to receive non-monetary releases and have reduced jail stays. This is attributed to the impact of public defenders on favorable outcomes at the initial bail hearing.
A new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee found that diversifying US police departments has no significant impact on clearing aggravated assaults against minorities. The study analyzed data from over 350 agencies and nearly 44,000 incidents, but found no association between diversity measures and clearance rates.
Researchers found that federal-local immigration enforcement policies significantly increase violent victimization risk among Latinos, contradicting their purpose of enhancing public safety. The study analyzed NCVS data from 2005-2014 and confirmed individual-level factors as major sources of variation in violent victimizations.
Researchers found that Minneapolis youth who participated in restorative justice diversion were less likely to experience re-arrest than those processed through the traditional juvenile justice system. The study demonstrates the positive impact of this approach and highlights its potential to reduce racial disparities.
The UCF Advanced Air Mobility Conference aims to generate knowledge on the significance and feasibility of AAM, exploring law's impact on its development and potential benefits for urban mobility. Researchers will discuss issues such as property law, jurisdiction, safety, and social equity.
The Washington D.C. metro area's dashboard is being developed at PSU, allowing users to see all the data together in one place. The project aims to improve nonmotorized planning by providing clean, quality-checked biking and walking count data.
A new study by Jean Lacroix found that the Voting Rights Act of 1965 halved instances of actual political violence and reduced the likelihood of new waves of violence. In counties covered by the act, citizens voted to voice their views, leading to a change in political strategies rather than policy changes.
The book analyzes four Asian jurisdictions and offers policy recommendations for the design of corporate restructuring laws. It highlights the importance of adapting US/UK frameworks to local conditions, taking into account differences in institutional and market structures, controlling shareholders, and creditor composition.
A new study urges regulators to take a closer look at the health and safety risks of the growing medicinal and recreational cannabis market. The research team found that many pesticides in cannabis cultivation were highly unlikely to be used, but still detected, highlighting the need for stricter regulations.
A new report emphasizes the need to divert girls and women from custodial sentences into community alternatives, citing concerns about stigma, criminalization, and systemic failures. The research highlights the experiences of imprisoned women from care and those in care with youth justice system contact.
The study suggests that COVID-19 eradication is technically possible due to the availability of safe vaccines, lifelong immunity, and effective government management. However, securing high vaccine coverage and responding quickly to variants are major challenges.
A new study published in Disability and Health Journal found that COVID-19 death rates are higher for people with IDD who live in congregate settings. The research team analyzed data from 12 US jurisdictions and compared COVID-19 case-fatality rates among people with IDD to those in the general population.
A study by Indiana University researchers found that access to local health-related laws in Indiana counties is limited due to outdated or non-existent online databases. The study aimed to build a comprehensive database of local laws, highlighting the importance of standardized online systems for policy surveillance and transparency.
Research finds large US companies with more foreign employees are more likely to shift income to low-tax jurisdictions and face lower IRS scrutiny. This helps them substantiate economic substance of transactions, increasing likelihood of defending aggressive tax planning activities.
Lee and collaborators investigate how local governments support diverse 311 uses during the pandemic. They analyze datasets using AI and statistical methods to understand changes in user patterns across six DMV jurisdictions.
A study using satellite data linked companies to fishing activity in high seas waters, shedding light on commercial fishing practices. Researchers found approximately two-thirds of detected fishing effort was attributed to 1,120 corporations owning nearly 2,500 vessels.
Researchers found that relaxation of physical distancing measures led to a rapid reversal of public health gains against COVID-19, with most states reversing course. Only nine of 51 states remained at low transmission rates eight weeks after restrictions were lifted or loosened.
The University of Maine will host the 27th NSF EPSCoR National Conference in November 2021 with a focus on 'translating stakeholder needs into impactful research outcomes.' The conference aims to increase research capacity and advance STEM education in jurisdictions that have historically received limited funding from NSF.
A new study warns that ocean warming will lead to the loss of commercial fish species, with tropical nations facing significant economic and ecological impacts. The research highlights the lack of policy interventions to address this issue, but suggests that international cooperation could mitigate losses and preserve resources.
Outdated laws hinder pharmacists from providing timely treatment to displaced people in disaster-affected regions. The current model focuses on high-acuity patients, but vulnerable groups require longer-term assistance.
Researchers found that investors responded favorably to firms' congressional testimony, particularly those with high regulatory risk and negative tone from committee members. Companies also benefited from their competitors' testimony, albeit to a limited extent.
A UMass Lowell researcher explores the human dynamics behind plea deals, finding that over 95% of US criminal charges are resolved by guilty pleas. Her new NSF grant-funded project aims to reduce false guilty pleas and improve justice system services for defendants, using a computer simulation to test variables affecting plea decisions.
A new study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health explores the experiences of early efforts to establish safe consumption sites in five US communities. The research highlights key lessons learned, including the importance of engaging diverse community partners and securing political champions.
A Monash University study found that recreational cannabis sales led to an average of one additional traffic fatality per million residents in US states where it was legalized. The increase was short-lived, lasting about a year after legalization. The study also reported spillover effects on neighboring jurisdictions.
A recent study by researchers at George Washington University found that poor, elderly Puerto Ricans faced a persistent risk of dying after Hurricane Maria. The study estimates there were 2,975 excess deaths in Puerto Rico during the six-month period after the storm.
A legal scholar at Singapore Management University has outlined two principles to help judges decide whether to recognize a foreign judgment that conflicts with domestic public policy. The proposed principles aim to uphold universal norms of justice while protecting community interests, guided by the concept of subsidiarity.
Substantial barriers to access persist in US states with medical aid-in-dying laws despite legalization. Socioeconomic inequalities exacerbate disparities in healthcare, limiting access to lethal medication for terminally ill patients.
The University of Pennsylvania is launching a new training program for state and local governments to develop integrated data systems, enabling more effective policy analysis. The program will assist 10 jurisdictions in developing governance processes, legal frameworks, and data plans.
Patient recordings of doctor's visits are becoming more common, but laws governing them vary by state. In states with 'one-party' consent rules, patients can record clinical encounters without the doctor's permission, while in 'all-party' jurisdictions, covert recordings are illegal unless all parties consent.
Experts at Euroanaesthesia congress discuss good Samaritan laws in Europe and their implications for doctors. They emphasize the importance of a doctor's duty to help, even if they're not able to assist fully, and note that successful claims against doctors are practically unheard of.
A study on consent decrees and police misconduct found modest reductions in civil rights filings, suggesting increased public satisfaction with law enforcement agencies. Researchers argue that consent decrees may be a powerful tool for reforming problematic police departments.
While wait times varied between states, improvements were noted in South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland, with Florida seeing "tremendous improvement". However, some states still have a long way to go before wait times are within acceptable limits, and disparities persist between black and white voters.
A 21-year study found people living in remote areas were three times more likely to have a notifiable disease, with STIs six times higher. Indigenous Australians make up only 3% of the population but represent 8% of notified cases, highlighting significant under-reporting.
The development of global standards for vaping products is essential to promote innovation and protect consumers. Different regulatory approaches in the EU and US can hinder growth and stifle innovation, as noted by British American Tobacco's Head of R&D, Marina Trani.
A James Cook University study found that turtles are left vulnerable due to gaps in reporting of bycatch, a common cause of sea turtle deaths. The researchers recommend pooling bycatch records across fisheries and states over time to better measure the impact on turtle populations.
Radon gas poses a significant health threat in Canada, with an estimated 3000 deaths from lung cancer in 2014. The WHO limit of 100 Bq/m3 is not met in most Canadian homes, and the lack of action to lower guidelines and implement testing and mitigation measures puts Canadians at risk.
New prescription drugs are delayed in Canada due to pharmaceutical company submissions to Health Canada. The mean delay was 540 days for approved drugs submitted to the US and EU first.
A nationwide study reveals huge disparities in death reporting to coroners, with inconsistent rates across jurisdictions. The research also exposes a significant gender disparity, where women's deaths are less likely to be reported and result in unnatural death verdicts.
A study found that female deaths are underreported to coroners in England and Wales, with women being half as likely to proceed to an inquest. Men, on the other hand, were overrepresented in occupational diseases and suicide verdicts, while women were more likely to receive natural causes verdicts.
A joint US-Canada experiment, CAUSE, successfully demonstrated the ability to exchange information between local, state, and national systems across international borders. First responders could visualize resource deployments using situational awareness tools like Virtual Maine and MASAS, improving response efforts.
A recent study by Craig Cameron highlights the need for robust policies on workplace pornography to protect employees from sexual harassment and discrimination. The study identifies five primary methods of employee participation with pornography, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe work environment.
A recent study by University of Toronto researchers found that firms not disclosing geographic earnings had lower effective tax rates, indicating tax avoidance. The study suggests that transparency is key to deterring tax avoidance behaviors.
NASA observed Tropical Storm Maliksi forming on Sept. 30 from the 20th tropical depression in the region, with maximum sustained winds near 35 knots (40 mph/65 kph). The storm is expected to pass Iwo To and strengthen into a typhoon by Oct. 3.