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Mumia Abu-Jamal to Receive New Sentence for Philly Cop Murder
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Mumia Abu-Jamal could finally receive a new sentencing hearing in his 1981 Philadelphia cop murder conviction. In orders issued this morning, the Supreme Court...
3rd Circuit Hands Law Students Win in Certificate of Merit Challenge
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
It’s another victory for law school practice clinics. Two former Drexel University law students won their appeal before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals...
Third Cir. Mulls Timeliness, Qualified Immunity in Governor Claim
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments this week in a Delaware State Police officer’s sex discrimination lawsuit against former Governor Ruth...
Thurston McKelvin's Reappointment Comment Period Closes Oct. 7
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals is accepting comments for consideration regarding the reappointment of Federal Public Defender Thurston McKelvin. McKelvin,...
Third Circuit Refuses to Stop Pittsburgh Civic Arena Demolition
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Sports arenas often encounter a Velveteen Rabbit problem; eventually, the teams that love theses arenas want something newer, bigger, and flashier. The old...
False Start: Court Halts Carl Lewis Senate Campaign Again
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Carl Lewis Senate bid has encountered another judicial roadblock. Last week, we reported that Lewis won an injunction battle to run for New Jersey’s Eighth...
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