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Civil Procedure Update 2023, Verónica Gonzales-Zamora, Julio C. Romero Apr 2023

Civil Procedure Update 2023, Verónica Gonzales-Zamora, Julio C. Romero

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This presentation aims to 1) review recent amendments to the state and federal rules of civil procedure; 2) help you understand the impact of recent federal and state published opinions interpreting and applying the rules of civil procedure; and 3) assess your understanding of the updates.


Foreword: Finding Balance In The Fight Against Gun Violence, Michael Ulrich Apr 2023

Foreword: Finding Balance In The Fight Against Gun Violence, Michael Ulrich

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The United States is distinct among high-income countries for its problem with gun violence, with Americans 25 times more likely to be killed by gun homicide than people in other high-income countries.1 Suicides make up a majority of annual gun deaths — though that gap is closing as homicides are on the rise — and the U.S. accounts for 35% of global firearm suicides despite making up only 4% of the world’s population.2 More concerning, gun deaths are only getting worse. In 2021, firearm fatalities approached 50,000, the highest we have seen in at least 40 years.3 …