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Federal Judge Offers Inside Look at Courts 'Disrobed'
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Disrobed is not a legal bodice-ripper, as its title might suggest. (Come to think of it, there's a serious void of legal bodice-rippers.) Instead, it's an...
3 Tips to Help Lawyers Survive the Summer Heat Wave
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
With the heat wave sweeping the country right now, you might be wondering: How can an attorney beat the heat in triple digit temperatures? The best solution...
Federal Preemption Bars NYC Smoking Scare Tactics
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
New York City can't scare smokers away from tobacco by ordering anti-smoking signs next to cigarette displays; that's the federal government's job. Tuesday,...
2nd Cir. Grants Equitable Relief for 11-Year-Old Habeas Petition
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
After 20 years in prison, Hector Rivas could get another shot at a trial, reports Thomson Reuters News & Insight. Monday, a Second Circuit Court of...
Court Stands By Head Stand Lawyer Stewart's 10-Year Sentence
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
When a defendant receives an arguably-light sentence for a conviction, she should be thankful. She should not, however, express her gratitude by telling the...
Hofstra Student Worker Can Bring Retaliation Claim After All
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals went meta this week, finding that a former Hofstra grad student could proceed with her retaliation claim against the...
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