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'Liberal Lion' Judge Reinhardt Passes
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Judge Stephen Reinhardt, a prominent liberal judge of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, has died. Appointed by President Carter 37 years ago, Reinhardt...
The House Loses at Churchill Downs Virtual Casino
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
It was a classic case of illegal gambling, and it began with a classic movie line: "I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!" Captain...
Court: Government Must Protect Salmon, Steelhead
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Migrating salmon will breathe easier this spring, thanks to a federal appeals court. The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed orders that...
Ninth Circuit Burns Pot Growers in California Case
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Talk about a buzz kill. The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals gave the go-ahead to prosecute marijuana growers in California, where voters approved...
Court: Prior Salary Can't Justify Lower Pay for Women
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
A federal appeals court ruled that employers may not pay women less than men based on prior salaries when hiring for the same job. The decision was a...
Backpage.com Federal Indictment Unsealed
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
The now infamous website Backpage.com has been shut down by federal authorities and the federal criminal indictment filed in Arizona's district court against...