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Federal Courts Shocker: Thomas Cooley Law School Wins Again

Shocker: Thomas Cooley Law School Wins Again

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Thomas M Cooley Law School has one helluva a bit of a public relations problem. The school has dealt with the inflated “independent law school rankings” (which...

Federal Courts Attorney Calls Shenanigans on Ethics Commission, Wins Appeal

Attorney Calls Shenanigans on Ethics Commission, Wins Appeal

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Kentucky Attorney John Berry was irked when the Kentucky Legislative Commission excluded the public from a hearing about allegations against Senate President...

Federal Courts Fourth Amendment Violation Turns on Who Let the Dogs Out

Fourth Amendment Violation Turns on Who Let the Dogs Out

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

When the Baja Men repeatedly asked listeners "who let the dogs out," they probably had no idea that the answer to that question would be critical in...

Federal Courts All's Fair in Love, War, and Sentencing?

All's Fair in Love, War, and Sentencing?

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Whether reminding you when to file a notice of appeal, or when to take your Benz for an oil change, your calendar controls your life. Calendars can also...

Federal Courts Not Appealing After Waiving Appeal Means You're Ineffective?

Not Appealing After Waiving Appeal Means You're Ineffective?

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

So your client took a plea bargain and (mostly) waived his right to appeal. You didn't file a notice of appeal for him. Congratulations, you may have provided...

Federal Courts No Brainer: 6th Cir Affirms Controlling Precedent on Organ Disposal

No Brainer: 6th Cir Affirms Controlling Precedent on Organ Disposal

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Back in the 90s, the Sixth Circuit ruled that Michigan law provides next of kin with a constitutionally-protected property interest in a deceased relative's...

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