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Reversed: Warrantless Entry in Threat Suspect's Home Reasonable
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Supreme Court has once again overruled the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, this time in a warrantless entry case. The Court issued a per curiam opinion...
Party Pooper: Ninth Circuit Affirms Washington Open Primaries
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Washington's open primaries this week, allowing the state to proceed with its policy of advancing the top two...
Ninth Circuit to Hold Jan. 18 Hearing at UC Irvine School of Law
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is once again taking its show on the road. The court will hold a special session on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at the...
Child Abuse Law Not Applicable: Civil Rights Lawsuit Time-Barred
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
If you're trying to decide whether to file a client's claim in state court or federal court, one option you should weigh is whether the claim could be...
'Don't Touch my Junk' Could Stop a Warrantless Search
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Warrantless pat-down suspects could learn a thing or two from the Don't-Touch-My-Junk passenger. Sure, a traveler who opts out of full-body, virtual strip...
Rogue Court Overturns Would-Be Gunman Kurt Havelock's Conviction
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Republican presidential-hopeful Rick Santorum wants to abolish the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals because the Kozinski-led crew form a "rogue court." Never...