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Federal Courts In Order to 'Distribute,' Someone Must Have Received It: 3rd Cir.

In Order to 'Distribute,' Someone Must Have Received It: 3rd Cir.

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

If a tree falls in the woods, does it make a sound? And if a person puts child pornography in a shared folder, but no one downloads it, has that person...

Federal Courts 3d Cir: Warrantless Auto Search Was OK

3d Cir: Warrantless Auto Search Was OK

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

The so-called automobile exception to the warrant requirement is like Prince: constantly changing, keeping you guessing, but retaining a certain timeless sex...

Federal Courts Alcoholics Anonymous Confidant's Insider Trading Conviction Upheld

Alcoholics Anonymous Confidant's Insider Trading Conviction Upheld

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

There was a guy, a guy we'll keep anonymous (this case does involve Alcoholics Anonymous, after all) who was an insider at the Philadelphia Consolidated...

Federal Courts Decades-Old Ban on Philly Cops' Campaign Contributions Struck Down

Decades-Old Ban on Philly Cops' Campaign Contributions Struck Down

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

This is one of those cases that seems obvious, until you consult the history books. You might think to yourself, of course a city can't ban its police...

Federal Courts Prisoners Deserve Notice Before State Takes Their Funds: 3rd Cir.

Prisoners Deserve Notice Before State Takes Their Funds: 3rd Cir.

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

In addition to paying for their crimes figuratively by going to prison, defendants also have to pay literally in the form of restitution, fines, and fees. In...

Federal Courts In FMLA Case, Notice by Regular Mail Is Not Enough

In FMLA Case, Notice by Regular Mail Is Not Enough

By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Remember the mailbox rule? Just the thought of it brings us back to our first year of law school. And believe it or not, it still comes up in cases...

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