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No Hablo Bueno: Mistranslated Miranda Means Suppressed Statements
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
It's hard to criticize the arresting officer here. One poorly-translated synonym may have cost this conviction, but, even with years of Spanish classes in high...
Retroactively Modifying Where Immigration Regs. Have Gone Before
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
How does one make labor certifications and proper notice of retroactive changes to those regulations somewhat interesting? Cite Star Trek, of course. "Time is...
Ingenious Coat Hanger Smuggler Smuggled, Didn't Bribe
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Silly lower court. Smuggling is smuggling. Bribery is bribery. Buying coat hangers from China, labeling them “Made in Mexico” and “re-importing” them under the...
Anna Nicole Smith's Bankruptcy Legacy; Case Outlives Most Parties
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
It all began with the late Anna Nicole Smith, the Playboy Playmate and wife of billionaire oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II. After J. Howard passed away in...
Littler Mendelson: Once, Twice, Six Times a Sanctioning?
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
When I grow up, I wish for one thing (besides tons of money and someone to be my friend): I wish, nay, I pray that my name never ends up in the body of a court...
9th Circuit, Cal. Supreme Court Reversed: No Prop. 8 Standing
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have arrived at the latest Prop 8 destination. And here it is: The petitioners, also known as the proponents of California’s...
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