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Trump Wins Round in Immigrant Policy -- Asylum-Seekers Must Go Home
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
The Trump administration won a significant victory for its immigration policy from an unexpected source -- the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In...
Court: Marijuana Businesses Can File for Bankruptcy, Too
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Marijuana businesses have been on a legal tightrope for some time, especially in states like Washington. It was the first state in the country to legalize...
Wolf Conservationists Win Big Appeal
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of wildlife conservation groups that sued to stop the killing of wolves in Idaho. While the win...
Alameda Inmates Win Right to Sleep In
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
A class action lawsuit out of Northern District Court of California alleges that inmates in Alameda County jail are suffering from cruel and unusual punishment...
9th Circuit Upholds California's Sanctuary Law
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
In another round in the war over sanctuary cities, a federal appeals court ruled California's sanctuary law does not impede enforcement of federal immigration...
9th Cir Lets Stand Decision Barring Prosecution of Homeless Sleeping on Public Property
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
If you are homeless, and you can't sleep on public property, where in the world are you supposed to sleep?! Exactly. That's why the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of...