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District Court Judge's Retweet Doesn't Require Recusal, Nor Reversal
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
In a recent decision by a three judge panel at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, judges that use Twitter got a little bit more clarity on when Tweeting...
Monkey Can't Get Money From Selfies
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
It's hard to report this story with a straight face. I mean, even the monkey was smiling. If you haven't seen them before, the pictures are definitely worth...
Family's Claim Revived Against Spanish Museum With Nazi-Looted Painting
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
How often does a U.S. trial judge get to decide a Spanish case over artwork painted by the French impressionist Camille Pissarro in 1897? Once, unless of...
Court Affirms Sentence of Hacker-Journalist
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
For a twisted technology crime, former journalist Matthew Keys got a simple decision from an appeals court on his conviction and two-year sentence. Taking only...
Getting Ready for Federal Litigation? Get The Rutter Group Guide
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Federal Court litigation is a marathon, not a sprint. As any marathon runner knows, you can't run the race if you haven't prepared. Fortunately for attorneys,...
California's 30-Day Impound Law Violates 4th Amendment
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
If police impound your client's car for driving on a suspended license, chances are the police won't give it back until the client pays a hefty fine and...