At its meeting in New York City on October 19 and 20, The American Law Institute’s Council reviewed drafts for eight projects, with the following outcomes:
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Liability Insurance Draft Cited
by Jennifer Morinigo | Aug 24, 2017 | Liability Insurance
In a decision that discussed the issue of rescission of insurance contracts in cases of material misrepresentations in insurance applications by high-risk insureds, the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles cited the Proposed Final Draft of Restatement of the Law, Liability Insurance.
Sentencing of Offenders Under the Age of 18
by Jennifer Morinigo | Aug 14, 2017 | Sentencing
In follow up to Ms. Nellis’ post, we wanted to share the recommendations on juvenile sentencing from Article 6 of the most recent draft of Model Penal Code: Sentencing, which has been approved by members of ALI.
Sentencing Approved
by Jennifer Morinigo | May 24, 2017 | Sentencing
At ALI’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 24, members voted to approve The Model Penal Code: Sentencing project. This completes these three portions of the project.
U.S. Foreign Relations Law, Sovereign Immunity Approved
by Jennifer Morinigo | May 22, 2017 | U.S. Foreign Relations Law
At ALI’s Annual Meeting on Monday, May 22, members voted to approve the drafts for the Jurisdiction, Sovereign Immunity, and Treaties portions of the Foreign Relations Law Restatement. This completes these three portions of the project.
U.S. Foreign Relations Law, Jurisdiction Approved
by Jennifer Morinigo | May 22, 2017 | U.S. Foreign Relations Law
At ALI’s Annual Meeting on Monday, May 22, members voted to approve the Tentative Draft No. 3 of the Jurisdiction portion of the Foreign Relations Law Restatement. New content reviewed and approved at this meeting includes the following in the Jurisdiction draft.
U.S. Foreign Relations Law, Treaties Approved
by Jennifer Morinigo | May 22, 2017 | U.S. Foreign Relations Law
At ALI’s Annual Meeting on Monday, May 22, members voted to approve the Tentative Draft No. 2 of the Treaties portion of the Foreign Relations Law Restatement. New content reviewed and approved at this meeting includes the following in the Treaties draft.
Sessions Issues Department Charging and Sentencing Policy
by Jennifer Morinigo | May 11, 2017 | Sentencing
In a memorandum issued today by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, federal prosecutors are directed to pursue the most severe penalties possible.
Third Circuit Rules Samsung Cannot Compel Arbitration
by Jennifer Morinigo | Mar 18, 2017 | Consumer Contracts
In Noble v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc., the plaintiff, after purchasing a smartwatch that advertised “24 to 48 hours with typical use,” found that the device’s batter only lasted for a few hours. When he determined that other customers were experiencing the same issue, he filed a class action complaint in federal court. Samsung then sought to compel arbitration based on a clause in the “Health and Safety and Warranty Guide,” which is included in every box when purchased.
Contact Requirement in Infliction of Bodily Harm
by Jennifer Morinigo | Mar 8, 2017 | Torts: Intentional Torts to Persons
Mr. Eichenwald, a journalist who has been critical of President Donald Trump, was sent an image via Twitter that intentionally caused him to have a seizure. The tweet read, “you deserve a seizure for your posts.” Mr. Eichenwald filed paperwork in a Dallas court asking Twitter to identify the person who sent the tweet, and Twitter has indicated that it will turn over the data on the user.