On July 25, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a press release announcing that the Federal Government will resume capital punishment after a nearly two decade lapse.
Lauren Klosinski Posts
‘Model Penal Code: Sentencing—Workable Limits on Mass Punishment’
Lauren Klosinski | Jun 24 2019 | Sentencing
Kevin R. Reitz of University of Minnesota Law School and Cecelia M. Klingele of University of Wisconsin Law School recently published an article in Volume 48 of Crime and Justice, a journal from the University of Chicago.
Alexandra Natapoff Examines US Misdemeanor System in Law360 Article
Lauren Klosinski | Jun 19 2019 | Sentencing
In a recent article for Law360 Access to Justice, Alexandra Natapoff of UC Irvine School of Law examines the misdemeanor process in the U.S. criminal justice system.
Cal. Supreme Court Cites Restatement 3d Torts: Liability for Economic Harm
Lauren Klosinski | Jun 17 2019 | Torts: Economic Harm
The California Supreme Court cited the Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Liability for Economic Harm in its recent decision involving the issue of whether a gas company had a tort duty to guard against purely economic losses.
New Hampshire Abolishes Death Penalty As Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto
Lauren Klosinski | May 30 2019 | Sentencing
New Hampshire is now the 21st U.S. state to have abolished capital punishment. State legislature voted to override a veto by Republican Gov. Chris Sununu on Thursday, May 30.
The Restatement of the Law, Consumer Contracts: A Response to the Criticism
Lauren Klosinski | May 24 2019 | Consumer Contracts
In a recent episode from Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, host Alan Kaplinsky interviews ALI Council member Steven O. Weise of Proskuer Rose about the criticism of the Restatement from businesses and consumer advocates.
Proposed Changes to California’s Use-of-Force Standard After Stephon Clark Shooting
Lauren Klosinski | Apr 18 2019 | Policing
In the aftermath of the death of Sacramento resident Stephon Clark, California is considering changes to its police use-of-force standard.
October 2018 Council Updates
Lauren Klosinski | Dec 13 2018 | American Indian Law Children and the Law Compliance and Enforcement for Organizations Consumer Contracts Policing Torts: Intentional Torts to Persons
During its meeting in New York City on October 18 and 19, the ALI Council reviewed drafts for seven Institute projects. Drafts or portions of drafts for six projects received Council approval, subject to the meeting discussion and to the usual prerogative to make nonsubstantive editorial improvements.
What Happens When An Election Is Too Close to Call?
Lauren Klosinski | Nov 12 2018 | Election Administration
Anticipation over several high-stakes midterm elections across the country has been thick in the air in a handful of states where tight races have gone into overtime. Results have been delayed due to a variety of factors including absentee/provisional ballot counting, technical issues, and calls for a recount.
Assumption of Risk and Consent in the Twenty-First Century
Lauren Klosinski | Nov 6 2018 | Torts: Intentional Torts to Persons
In his Chancellor’s lecture at UCI School of Law, “Assumption of Risk and Consent in the Twenty-First Century,” Kenneth W. Simons discusses the definitions of consent and assumption of risk with illustrations referencing Harry Houdini, the infamous “Flopper” ride from Coney Island, and Sluggerrr the Kansas City Royals mascot hitting a fan with a hot dog.