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DA Wins Prosecutorial Immunity in Material Witness Order Dispute
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Dick Wolf taught us the basics of criminal prosecution long before law professors could shape our malleable minds. "In the criminal justice system, the people...
Second Circuit Tosses Joseph Bruno Convictions, Retrial Granted
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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned former New York Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno’s conviction on Wednesday, granting the fallen leader a...
Rastafarian's Attorneys Fees Limited in PLRA Dread-Touching Claim
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“Don’t touch my junk” became an anti-TSA rallying cry last year after a San Diego software programmer objected to an enhanced patdown in an airport security...
Foundation Wins Specialty License Plate Free Speech Rights Battle
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A federal district judge ruled Tuesday that the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) cannot discriminate against the Children First Foundation in its...
Widower's Anti-Terrorism Act 9/11 Lawsuit Can Proceed
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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that a widower could move forward with limited discovery in his 9/11 lawsuit alleging Afghanistan's involvement...
2011 NBA Lockout Sparks Union Decertification Talk
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We have sports on the brain as we prepare for the most important football game of the year this weekend, so we're taking a break from our usual coverage of...