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Federal Courts 3rd Circuit Dismisses Chaka Fattah Jr.'s Appeal

3rd Circuit Dismisses Chaka Fattah Jr.'s Appeal

By Peter Clarke, JD | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Chaka Fattah Jr. just wanted to start an education company. Now he's facing a slew of legal issues, including a 23-count indictment. Fattah Jr., son of the...

Federal Courts No Anticipatory Invocation of Miranda, Says Penn. Sup. Ct.

No Anticipatory Invocation of Miranda, Says Penn. Sup. Ct.

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

Ever since Miranda v. Arizona, the right to remain silent, and its companion, the right to have an attorney present during questioning, has been walked back...

Federal Courts Sanctioned Firm Seeks to Stop Court From Questioning Clients

Sanctioned Firm Seeks to Stop Court From Questioning Clients

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A large class action law firm has filed a writ of mandamus with the Third Circuit, seeking to prevent a court appointed special master from interviewing its...

Federal Courts 3rd Cir. Upholds Porn Recordkeeping Requirements

3rd Cir. Upholds Porn Recordkeeping Requirements

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

In an attempt to make porn distributors police themselves, Congress passed into law 18 USC 2257, which requires that they keep records of all their performers...

Federal Courts 3rd Cir. Adopts Catalyst Theory for Attorneys' Fees in ERISA Cases

3rd Cir. Adopts Catalyst Theory for Attorneys' Fees in ERISA Cases

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Three insurance companies were sued by two patients and their pharmacies after the companies had refused to pay for blood-clotting-factor products under ERISA...

Federal Courts Long Delayed 3rd Cir Nominee Luis Restrepo to Wait Even Longer

Long Delayed 3rd Cir Nominee Luis Restrepo to Wait Even Longer

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Tomorrow, the Senate Judiciary committee will hold a hearing on pending nominees, allowing for some much needed movement after two months without a hearing....

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