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Court Affirms Sentence of Hacker-Journalist
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
For a twisted technology crime, former journalist Matthew Keys got a simple decision from an appeals court on his conviction and two-year sentence. Taking only...
Getting Ready for Federal Litigation? Get The Rutter Group Guide
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Federal Court litigation is a marathon, not a sprint. As any marathon runner knows, you can't run the race if you haven't prepared. Fortunately for attorneys,...
California's 30-Day Impound Law Violates 4th Amendment
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
If police impound your client's car for driving on a suspended license, chances are the police won't give it back until the client pays a hefty fine and...
9th Circuit Affirms California's Ban on Liquor Store Ads
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Reversing its previous decision, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed California's ban on advertising by alcohol manufacturers and wholesalers in...
9th Hands Trump Another Travel Ban Loss
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals dealt another blow to President Trump's travel ban orders, saying that immigration policy is "not a one-person...
Judges Can't Routinely Shackle Defendants
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
A federal appeals court ruled that judges cannot shackle criminal defendants routinely, and must consider each defendant's circumstances on a case-by-case...
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