Audrey Taylor
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New program introduced to lower ongoing automotive theft
There have been over 80 motor vehicle theft crimes in the off-campus area since September, according to Ohio State’s Community Crime Map. Though Ohio State’s Undergraduate Student Government has made efforts to combat the problem by distributing anti-theft steering wheel locks, officials in Franklin County are now getting involved to help solve the issue. Judge George W.
Exploring historic off-campus neighborhoods
Students living off campus often gravitate toward older houses with character, but they may not know the rich lore associated with their off-campus neighborhood. Doreen Uhas-Sauer, president of the University Area Commission and off-campus resident since the 1960s, said a few of the oldest standout off-campus neighborhoods include Iuka Ravine, Northwood Park and Dennison Place.
How the Ohio State social media team achieved a record year
Students scrolling on Instagram Reels to escape assignments might have this solace interrupted by Block ‘O’s and Brutus on their screen. It’s no surprise considering that Ohio State’s social media was ranked 12th overall and third for its TikTok by social media analytic tool, Rival IQ, when compared to other higher education institutions.
Personal training at Ohio State: students’ turn to teach
Ohio State students are becoming the teachers, at least within the gym. Personal training services through Ohio State’s recreational sports program provide an opportunity for students to train other students or faculty through personalized fitness plans. Students who sign up are connected with a student personal trainer they can rely on for training as well as health and fitness information.
Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate asylum ban during appeals
In an emergency application to the Supreme Court Tuesday evening, the Trump administration has asked the justices to intervene to allow immediate enforcement of President Donald Trump's ban on asylum for immigrants who illegally cross the southern border. Last week, a federal appeals court declined to lift an injunction blocking the administration from enforcing Trump's order as a legal challenge makes its way through the courts. David J.
Supreme Court opens up possibility for online sales tax
In a case that could likely mean consumers paying more nationwide, the Supreme Court Thursday opened the door for states to collect sales taxes on purchases from online retailers even if that company doesn't have a physical presence in that state. The court overturned a longstanding rule that states can collect sales taxes only on transactions if the retailer has a "bricks and mortar" presence in that state.
Legal Obligations for Employers
The relationship between employers and employees is a symbiosis based on human society and has worked for millennia in various forms. Nonetheless, in order to ensure that it’s a healthy business relationship and not exploitation, some ground rules have to be determined. In normal circumstances, common sense and intuition would be enough to govern this, yet, this is a chance that a modern society simply cannot take.
Workplace Employee Rights: Things You Should Know
Although it is true that inter-personal relationships shouldn’t be regulated by law and legally binding documents, sometimes, there’s simply no other way. Regardless of the previous agreements, current situation, and some extraordinary circumstances, there are certain rights and privileges that every employee has guaranteed by local, regional and national laws. Needless to say, this is something that both employers and employees should be aware of in order to avoid some moral and legal gray areas.
US Supreme Court hears Texas gerrymandering case
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving Texas’ congressional and state legislative maps. The state of Texas is asking the justices to overturn a lower federal court’s findings that the state’s congressional and statehouse maps were drawn with discriminatory intent. A federal three-judge panel concluded, in 2017, that mapmakers, “intentionally diluted the Latino vote” which violates the Voting Rights Act and The Fourteenth Amendment. Steven D.
Supreme Court takes up battle between states, web retailers over sales tax
Retail websites could soon be ordered to collect sales taxes on all merchandise sold. Lawyers representing South Dakota will ask the Supreme Court Monday to overturn a decades-old law that says states can’t require a merchant to collect a sales tax if that merchant has no physical presence within the state’s boundaries.
Supreme Court takes up battle between states, web retailers over sales tax
Supreme Court justices Tuesday seemed apprehensive about overturning a 1992 high court decision that says retailers do not have to collect state sales taxes if they have no physical presence in that state.South Dakota's attorney general, Marty Jackley, told the court that the rule imposed by Quill Corporation v. North Dakota is hurting his and other states.
What To Consider When Launching A Startup | Articles | Strategy
Let's have the bad news first: startups have a disproportionately high chance of failing in comparison to other kinds of companies. According to a survey from 2014 by Fortune, startups are experiencing a failure rate of more than 90%, which is quite a disheartening prospect to consider for entrepreneurs. The most common reasons for why startups fail include the lack of a target audience, financial problems, lack of key personnel, and the increasingly competitive global marketplace.
Unique Job Ideas for Men
If you’re one of those people who would love to find a new job or switch to a more original and exciting one – welcome to the club! There are a lot of guys who want to do the same these days, but they aren’t really sure which career route to pick.
Supreme Court declines Trump administration's request to hear DACA case
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a federal judge's previous order on continuing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program - a move which potentially stymies the Trump administration's efforts to end the program.In its previous petition to the high court, the Department of Justice had said "immediate review is warranted" adding "The district court has entered a nationwide injunction that requires DHS to keep in place a policy of non-enforcement that no one...
Supreme Court declines Trump administration's request to hear DACA case
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a federal judge's previous order on continuing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program - a move which potentially stymies the Trump administration's efforts to end the program.Since its inception, under the Obama-era program, thousands of young immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children have been granted protection from deportation.
Supreme Court hearing public-sector union case
The Supreme Court on Monday is hearing a case which public-sector unions say could potentially impact millions of government workers across the country. The debate centers on a challenge of an Illinois law allowing unions representing government workers to collect fees from those employees who opt not to join.
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to allow administration to end DACA
The Justice Department on Thursday night asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) case and resolve the dispute this term -- in an effort to move forward with the termination of the program. An "immediate review is warranted," by the Supreme Court, reads the DOJ petition.
Supreme Court to consider whether a lawyer can't admit a client's guilt against his wishes
Supreme Court justices will consider Wednesday if a defendant’s attorney can admit a client’s guilt to a jury – as a concession defense - against the client’s expressed objection. Robert McCoy, in 2011, was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death for the 2008, shooting and killing of his estranged wife’s mother, step-father, and son. McCoy was initially assigned a public defender but asked the court to dismiss his lawyer saying his relationship with his attorney had broken down.
Gay wedding cake case comes before Supreme Court with ramifications for discrimination
The Supreme Court is set to take up oral arguments on Tuesday in a controversial case that could set a precedent for whether businesses are allowed to turn away customers based on religious beliefs. The case is tied to a baker in Colorado, who says he has the right under the First Amendment to refuse to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
Supreme Court mulling scrapping law prohibiting sports betting
The Supreme Court signaled Monday that it might allow New Jersey to legalize sports betting, doing away with a federal law that prohibits states from sponsoring, operating, advertising, promoting, licensing or authorizing sports gambling. In 2012, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation that modified the state's sports gambling prohibition, allowing sports betting at casinos and racetracks.
Supreme Court hears case on tracking cell phones without a warrant
The U.S. Supreme Court today hears arguments in a case that experts say could have a huge impact on the the way law enforcement deals with matters of privacy in the digital age. ABC News spoke with contributor Kate Shaw, who also teaches at Cardozo Law School, about the case and its implications. This is a major case about privacy in the electronic age.
Supreme Court will hear challenge to California pregnancy center law
The Supreme Court today said it will consider whether a California requirement for pregnancy centers in that state to provide information about publicly funded abortion and contraceptive services violates free-speech rights.The petitioners, which say they are "life-affirming pregnancy centers", argue that California's Reproductive FACT ACT, "Forces licensed pro-life medical centers to post notices informing women how to contact the State at a particular phone number for information on how to...
Supreme Court will hear challenge to California pregnancy center law
The Supreme Court today said it will consider whether a California requirement for pregnancy centers in that state to provide information about publicly funded abortion and contraceptive services violates free-speech rights.
Gill v Whitford: Supreme Court to hear political gerrymandering case
The Supreme Court today will hear arguments in Gill v. Whitford, a political gerrymandering case out of Wisconsin. Political gerrymandering, which refers to the act of drawing legislative districts for partisan advantage, is a common practice. This case asks when the use of politics in redistricting crosses the line from ordinary partisanship to something that is so excessive as to be unconstitutional.
Supreme Court in new term to weigh political gerrymandering, other high-stakes cases
The Supreme Court begins a new term today that will be packed with high-stakes cases on issues from partisan gerrymandering to whether private outfits such as a bakery can refuse service to same-sex weddings. Also to come before the court is a case about dues-paying to public-sector unions. The new term will be the first full one for the court's newest member, Justice Neil Gorsuch. And with all the crucial cases before the court, the pivotal role of Justice Anthony Kennedy will be on full display.
Sen. Chuck Grassley says he expects a Supreme Court justice to resign this summer
Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said a Supreme Court justice could resign as soon as this summer. "I would expect a resignation this summer," the Iowa senator said, according to the Muscatine Journal. Grassley's comments came during a Q&A at a visit to Kent Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa. Without naming a justice, Grassley said an upcoming resignation is "rumored." The oldest justices on the court are Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 84, Anthony Kennedy, 80, and Stephen Breyer, 78.
Judge Neil Gorsuch called on to represent all Americans in confirmation hearing
Judge Neil Gorsuch testified at his Supreme Court confirmation hearing that while he is acutely aware of his imperfections as a federal judge, he has spent his career presiding over cases with open-mindedness and tolerance for different opinions with respect to the rule of law. "Putting on a robe reminds us that it's time to lose our egos and open our minds," Gorsuch told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
What's next for transgender teen Gavin Grimm's case the Supreme Court will not hear
After the Supreme Court said it will not hear the case of transgender teen Gavin Grimm, who is seeking permission to use school restrooms that corresponds to his gender identity, the next step is back to Virginia. The Court’s order sends the case back to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, in light of a guidance document issued by the Department of Education and Department of Justice in February, prompted by the Trump administration.
Virginia Adds Another Challenge to Trump Immigration Order, Asks Federal Judge for Injunction
Today, Virginia’s Solicitor General, Stuart Raphael, asked a federal judge to issue a nationwide preliminary injunction on President Trump’s executive order on immigration. Raphael argued it is important that "immigration law be uniform." Judge Leonie Brinkema, who sits on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, said a decision could "not be written overnight" given the nationwide TRO, or temporary restraining order.
How Trump's Criticism of Judiciary Could Complicate Supreme Court Confirmation
President Trump's comments about the federal judge who blocked his immigration executive order have raised concerns among congressional lawmakers and could complicate the pending confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Trump referred to U.S. District Judge James L.
How Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch's Past Opinions Could Affect Future Cases
President Trump announced on Tuesday the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch, 49, to the U.S Supreme Court. “I’ve selected an individual whose qualities define, really and closely define, what we’re looking for: outstanding legal skill, a brilliant legal mind and discipline,” Trump said. Gorsuch thanked Trump and then added, “It is for Congress, not the courts, to write new laws. A judge who likes every outcome he reaches is likely a very bad judge." “You’ve trusted me with the most solemn assignment.
Judge Neil Gorsuch: What you need to know about the SCOTUS nominee
President Donald Trump announced he would be nominating Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left in the wake of Justice Antonin Scalia's unexpected death last year. President Trump announced the choice at the White House Tuesday evening. Here's what you need to know about the potential Supreme Court justice: Gorsuch, 49, is currently a judge on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. He was nominated by President George W. Bush in 2006 and confirmed by the Senate in a voice vote.
Trump Nominates Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court
President Donald Trump has nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch as his pick to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. Gorsuch, 49, is currently a judge on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. He was nominated by President George W. Bush in 2006 and confirmed by the Senate in a voice vote. "The qualifications of Judge Gorsuch are beyond dispute," Trump said in his introduction of Gorsuch in the East Room of the White House tonight.
Trump Set to Announce His Supreme Court Pick Tonight
President Trump this week said he would announce his nominee for U.S. Supreme Court justice Tuesday night, replacing the vacancy left by the late Antonin Scalia. The court has had only eight justices since Scalia's unexpected death last February. President Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland to the bench in May, but Senate Republicans denied him a vote, arguing that because the vacancy occurred during an election year, the next president should be the one to pick Scalia’s replacement.
Judge Thomas Hardiman: What You Need to Know About the Possible Supreme Court Nominee
President Donald Trump said he will announce tonight at 8 his choice to fill the U.S. Supreme Court seat left vacant last year by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Judge Thomas Hardiman, 51, and federal Judge Neil Gorsuch are on Trump’s short list of potential Supreme Court nominees, according to officials with knowledge of the decision. Here is what you need to know about Hardiman: As a young man, Hardiman drove a taxi for his family’s business.
Judge Neil Gorsuch: What you need to know about the next SCOTUS justice
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted today to advance Gorsuch's nomination. — -- The United States Senate voted to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court Friday by a 54-45 margin. Gorsuch's elevation to the country's highest court comes almost 14 months following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.
Meet Donald Trump's Potential Picks for Supreme Court Justice
President Donald Trump is poised to announce his Supreme Court pick to fill the vacancy left by the late Antonin Scalia. In his recent press conference, the president confirmed that meetings with some potential nominees have already taken place. “We’ve met with numerous candidates,” said Trump. He also said he will announce a potential nominee within the first two weeks of his term. Trump has pledged to appoint a strict conservative, someone with the same judicial philosophy as Justice Scalia.
Clarence Thomas Says Washington DC Is 'Broken'
In a rare moment of public candor, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas called Washington, D.C. "broken," and said that partisan bickering in the nation's capital is "destroying our institutions." Speaking at an event at the Heritage Foundation celebrating the 25th anniversary of his swearing-in to the Supreme Court, Thomas warned the audience, "The city is broken," and said "we have decided that rather than confront the disagreements and differences of opinion, we'll just simply annihilate...
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Apologizes for Comments on National Anthem Protests
Justice Ginsburg apologized for her critical comment about San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick and other athletes who refuse to stand during the national anthem. The Supreme Court Justice said in an interview with Yahoo News anchor Katie Couric that "it was really dumb and disrespectful" for Kaepernick and other athletes to protest the anthem by kneeling and refusing to stand.
SCOTUS Hears Arguments in Death Penalty Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments this morning in Buck v. Davis, a death penalty case that raises important questions about racial bias in sentencing. Duane Buck was convicted of murder in Texas. At his sentencing hearing, his lawyer called an expert witness who testified that he was more likely to be dangerous in the future because he was black. The jury ultimately sentenced Buck to death.
Supreme Court Cases to Watch
The Supreme Court begins its 2016 term on Tuesday. The eight-member Court appears to be avoiding divisive cases on which the Justices are likely to split 4-4, so the docket is heavy with intellectual property and criminal law cases (two areas in which the Justices don’t always split along predictable ideological lines). Here are six of the cases we’ll be watching closely: The Case: Duane Buck was convicted of murder in Texas.
Ex-National Guardsman Arrested for Trying to Help ISIS, Court Docs Say
A former National Guardsman was arrested for allegedly attempting to provide material support to ISIS -- and told investigators he wanted to carry out an attack in the style of the Fort Hood mass shooting, according to the Department of Justice.
Abortion, Corruption and Gun Ownership Still To Be Decided by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court only has one scheduled day left this term, and that means the justices are expected to hand down opinions in the remaining cases on Monday. Those include cases on abortion, government corruption and a ban on gun ownership by individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses. Last week the Court gave a big win to supporters of affirmative action, allowing race to be used as a factor when accepting applicants to universities.
What the Supreme Court's Split Decision Means for Immigration Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-4 split left in place a lower court’s opinion that blocks President’s Obama’s executive action on immigration from going into effect, at least for now.
What the Supreme Court Ruling on University of Texas Admissions Means for Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court ruled today in favor of the University of Texas’ admissions plan, leaving in place the school’s affirmative action policy. In a 4-3 vote, the justices upheld the judgment of the court of appeals, which ruled in favor of allowing the university to use race as a factor in its admissions process.
SCOTUS Won’t Hear Challenge to CT Assault Weapons Ban
The Supreme Court said today it would not hear a challenge on an assault weapons ban out of Connecticut, thereby allowing the ruling of a lower court to stand. The Connecticut weapons ban was enacted in the wake of the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that killed 20 children and six adults. The law bans the sale of military style semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity magazines that hold 10 rounds or more.
Georgia Prisoner Gets Death Penalty Case Tossed 30 Years Later Arguing Discrimination
A black man who was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death by an all-white jury in Georgia, has successfully convinced the Supreme Court that the jury selection in his case was racially biased three decades later. The defendant, Timothy Foster, argued that the prosecution violated his rights by using race as a determining factor during jury selection.
Effects of geolocators on hatching success, return rates, breeding movements, and change in body mass in 16 species of Arctic-breeding shorebirds
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Geolocators are useful for tracking movements of long-distance migrants, but potential negative effects on birds have not been well studied. We tested for effects of geolocators (0.8–2.0 g total, representing 0.1–3.9 % of mean body mass) on 16 species of migratory shorebirds, including five species with 2–4 subspecies each for a total of 23 study taxa. Study species spanned a range of body sizes (26–1091 g) and eight genera, and were tagged at 23 breeding and eight nonbreeding sites.
By Stephen Brown, Mary Bishop, Jonathan Coleman, Marie-Andrée Giroux, Chris Hassell, Andrew Johnson, Audrey Taylor, David Ward, Emily Weiser, Richard B. Lanctot, Jose A. Alves, Phil F. Battley, Rebecca L. Bentzen, Joel Bety, Megan Boldenow, Loic Bollache, Bruce Casler, Maureen Christie, Jesse R. Conklin, Willow B. English, Olivier Gilg, Ken Gosbell, Jim Helmericks, Borgny Katrinardottir, Kari Koivula, Eunbi Kwon, Jean-Francois Lamarre, Johannes Lang, David B. Lank, Nicolas Lecomte, Joseph R. Liebezeit, Vanessa Loverti, Laura McKinnon, Clive Minton, David S. Mizrahi, Erica Nol, Veli-Matti Pakanen, Johanna Perz, Ron Porter, Jennie Rausch, Jeroen Reneerkens, Nelli Ronka, Sarah T. Saalfeld, Nathan R. Senner, Benoit Sittler, Kristine M. Sowl, Stephen Yezerinac, Brett K. Sandercock
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Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Seattle Minimum Wage Increase
Today the Supreme Court said it will not take up the challenge to Seattle’s minimum wage increase. The lower court upheld a Seattle law that requires business with five hundred or more employees to raise their minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2018. The International Franchise Association (IFA), along with other franchise business, brought the challenge to the court. They argued they should have the same phase-in requirements as independent local business.
Suspect Who Prompted Evacuation of Baltimore TV News Station Identified
— -- A man dressed in an animal "onesie" costume was shot by police today when he refused to surrender after reportedly making a bomb threat at a Baltimore TV news station, authorities said. Law enforcement officials identified the man to ABC News as Alex Brizzi, 25, of Howard County, Maryland. A warrant was executed at his house Thursday and authorities visited his family home. Brizzi was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in serious but stable condition.
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