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Federal Courts Marijuana Dispensary Case Makes It to the Supreme Court

Marijuana Dispensary Case Makes It to the Supreme Court

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

While many states are legalizing marijuana, cannabis lawyers are quick to advise that federal laws trump state laws when it comes to controlled...

Federal Courts Supreme Children's Book Author: Sotomayor Has 3 New Kids Books

Supreme Children's Book Author: Sotomayor Has 3 New Kids Books

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

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor usually writes for a sophisticated audience. Some of her most notable decisions have involved children, such as a custody...

Federal Courts Prosecutors Can Renege on Plea Deal, Supreme Court Rules

Prosecutors Can Renege on Plea Deal, Supreme Court Rules

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

Criminal law is not a shell game, but it sure must look like it to Michael Daniel Cuero. He pleaded guilty to two felonies and was sentenced to 14 years and...

Federal Courts Inmate Can't Remember Crime, but Can Be Executed

Inmate Can't Remember Crime, but Can Be Executed

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

It was the end of a long road for Vernon Madison. Convicted of murdering a police officer more than 30 years ago, Madison had avoided his death sentence year...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Considers Tolling of State Claims in Federal Lawsuit

SCOTUS Considers Tolling of State Claims in Federal Lawsuit

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

When a lawsuit brings both state and federal claims, and all the federal claims are dismissed, and the federal court decides not to exercise supplemental or...

Federal Courts Are SCOTUS Justices 'Front Row Kids'?

Are SCOTUS Justices 'Front Row Kids'?

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

A recent opinion piece poses the rather loaded question of whether the U.S. Supreme Court justices are 'front row kids,' and suggests that the judiciary will...

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