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Federal Courts Former Fed. Defender Judge Luis Restrepo Nominated for 3rd Cir.

Former Fed. Defender Judge Luis Restrepo Nominated for 3rd Cir.

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The midterms are over, which means it's time to get back to work. And President Barack Obama has wasted no to time in getting back to one of his major...

Federal Courts Convicted Pot Grower's Habeas Petition Granted After Lawyer's Error

Convicted Pot Grower's Habeas Petition Granted After Lawyer's Error

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

It's a rare occasion when a federal appellate court upholds a grant of habeas corpus. It's rarer still when the habeas petition centers on ineffective...

Federal Courts Del. to Petition SCOTUS in Prison Suicide Case

Del. to Petition SCOTUS in Prison Suicide Case

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Delaware prison officials have indicated they plan to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in a rare instance in which prison officials were found liable for the...

Federal Courts Led Zeppelin Faces 'Stairway to Heaven' Lawsuit Thanks to 'Raging Bull'

Led Zeppelin Faces 'Stairway to Heaven' Lawsuit Thanks to 'Raging Bull'

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

One of the most legendary rock songs of all time, "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin, might just be a copy-and-paste job. That's the claim of the heirs of...

Federal Courts With McCaffery, Castille Leaving, Pa. High Court Set for Change

With McCaffery, Castille Leaving, Pa. High Court Set for Change

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Earlier this week, the long-simmering and now-public feud between Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery and Chief Justice Ronald Castille finally...

Federal Courts 'Porngate' Just Became the Greatest Judicial Scandal of Our Time

'Porngate' Just Became the Greatest Judicial Scandal of Our Time

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

When "Porngate" first erupted, it seemed like a minor blip, especially the involvement of Justice Seamus McCaffery of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He sent...

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