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Federal Courts Reversed: Warrantless Entry in Threat Suspect's Home Reasonable

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...

Federal Courts Party Pooper: Ninth Circuit Affirms Washington Open Primaries

Party Pooper: Ninth Circuit Affirms Washington Open Primaries

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on

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...

Federal Courts Ninth Circuit to Hold Jan. 18 Hearing at UC Irvine School of Law

Ninth Circuit to Hold Jan. 18 Hearing at UC Irvine School of Law

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on

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...

Federal Courts Child Abuse Law Not Applicable: Civil Rights Lawsuit Time-Barred

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...

Federal Courts 'Don't Touch my Junk' Could Stop a Warrantless Search

'Don't Touch my Junk' Could Stop a Warrantless Search

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on

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...

Federal Courts Rogue Court Overturns Would-Be Gunman Kurt Havelock's Conviction

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...

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