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Arizona's Immigrant Bail Denial Headed Back to En Banc 9th
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Over the past few years, the nation has watched, with little amusement, while a circus of immigration reform efforts have played out in Arizona. Frustrated by...
L.A. Hotel Records Law Nixed Over Hotel's Privacy Rights
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
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Parties Agree: Dismiss Moot Hawaii Gay Marriage Case
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Ever read an argument that's been badly paraphrased? We're not sure who submitted the first draft between Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie's counsel or the...
Detective Criticized by 9th Cir. Won't Testify in Milke Retrial
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
She spent more than two decades on death row before the Ninth Circuit set her free because of questions about the investigating detective's credibility. Now,...
Chief Judge Kozinski Urges Action on Brady Violation 'Epidemic'
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Dissents are worthless, right? After all, they're not controlling, especially dissents from orders. This dissent from an en banc rehearing denial, by Chief...
Mount Soledad Cross Removal Finally Ordered, But Appeals May Continue
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
The Mount Soledad cross. People have been fighting over the cross's presence, as part of a war memorial, for more than twenty years. Two years ago, the Ninth...