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Judge Kozinski Schools Whiners on Grounds for Judicial Misconduct
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
It's really hard to fire people. When you actually find a way to get rid of an employee who isn't performing well, then you have to worry about a lawsuit,...
Judge: Nevada Voters Can't Choose 'None of the Above'
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
When voters feel disenfranchised or disappointed with their political choices, they tend to stay home from the polls. Except in Nevada. In Nevada, voters can...
Lie Hard: Court Affirms Director's False Statement Conviction
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals doesn't care if you directed Die Hard and The Hunt for Red October. You have to be able to support a burden of proof, not...
Ninth Circuit Conference Was Good for Hawaii's Self Esteem
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
The Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference wrapped up Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa in Maui, Hawaii. Before we close the book on the...
Rage Against the Machine (Gun)
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Matthew Wayne Henry got swept up in the do-it-yourself spirit, but the fruits of his labor were more likely to be featured in Soldier of Fortune than on Etsy...
Suit Not Dead, Just Playing Possum: 9th Denies Qualified Immunity
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
We typically don’t cover the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ unpublished opinions, but every once in a while there’s a sleeper case that suddenly springs to...