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Court to Reconsider Free Speech in Public Meetings
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
You can't say bomb in an airport -- Ben Stiller learned when protesting treatment by airline representatives. And you can't say, "some of my friends have...
Third Circuit Sees Sea Change in Maritime Law
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
The appeals court judges could see it coming, like a wave building on the horizon. For decades, other circuit courts had ruled that sailors were bound by...
Court Revives Civil Rights Case Over Trooper Killed in Training
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Firearms instructor Richard Schroeter didn't check to see if his gun was loaded, then accidentally shot and killed Trooper David Kedra during routine...
Guard Allegedly Encouraged Inmate's Suicide, Reviving Lawsuit
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Ever have one of those days when everything seems to go wrong? From the moment you roll out of bed and stub your toe, you know it's going to be one of those...
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez 'Dodges Bullet' in Mistrial
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
In the criminal defense world, a 10-2 deadlock is a pretty big win. A complete acquittal would be like a home run, but jurors voted 10-2 and sent a big message...
Eye Drops Plaintiffs Get Relief on Appeal
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Don't shed a tear for the plaintiffs in the wasted eye drops case. Their putative class-action was dismissed for lack of standing, but the U.S. Third Circuit...
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