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Federal Courts 9th Circuit Reiterates That Officers' $225k Theft Is Not an Unreasonable Seizure

9th Circuit Reiterates That Officers' $225k Theft Is Not an Unreasonable Seizure

By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on September 30, 2019

Secure your valuables and get ready for a fun ride. No, really. You should probably secure your valuables. According to the Ninth Circuit, it is not a...

Federal Courts "Stairway to Heaven" Lawsuit Poised to Be Even Longer Than the Song

"Stairway to Heaven" Lawsuit Poised to Be Even Longer Than the Song

By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on September 30, 2019

Copyright litigation over the iconic opening riff of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” is at it again; will the plaintiffs’ dreams of a new trial...

Federal Courts A Fool For A Client

A Fool For A Client

By Jeremy Conrad, Esq. | Last updated on September 27, 2019

Lawyers will be familiar with the old saying, oft-repeated, that “who represents themself has a fool for a client.” A pair of co-conspirators in the Sixth...

Federal Courts Information and Legal Resources on Impeachment

Information and Legal Resources on Impeachment

By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on September 25, 2019

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi initiated impeachment inquiries on Tuesday, September 24. Regardless of the outcome, it is a notable historical event in U.S....

Federal Courts Third Circuit Halts FCC Plan to Deregulate Broadcast Ownership Rules

Third Circuit Halts FCC Plan to Deregulate Broadcast Ownership Rules

By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on September 24, 2019

Netflix just bought the global streaming rights to Seinfeld for $500 million, proving that there is value in re-runs. That’s not necessarily the case for the...

Federal Courts Brooklyn Man Held on Someone Else's Immigration Detainer

Brooklyn Man Held on Someone Else's Immigration Detainer

By Laura Temme, Esq. | Last updated on September 23, 2019

In a case of mistaken identity and a lot of agency finger-pointing, the Second Circuit recently revived a claim by Brooklyn resident Luis Hernandez that he was...

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