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Shocker: Thomas Cooley Law School Wins Again
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Thomas M Cooley Law School has one helluva a bit of a public relations problem. The school has dealt with the inflated “independent law school rankings” (which...
Attorney Calls Shenanigans on Ethics Commission, Wins Appeal
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Kentucky Attorney John Berry was irked when the Kentucky Legislative Commission excluded the public from a hearing about allegations against Senate President...
Fourth Amendment Violation Turns on Who Let the Dogs Out
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
When the Baja Men repeatedly asked listeners "who let the dogs out," they probably had no idea that the answer to that question would be critical in...
All's Fair in Love, War, and Sentencing?
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Whether reminding you when to file a notice of appeal, or when to take your Benz for an oil change, your calendar controls your life. Calendars can also...
Not Appealing After Waiving Appeal Means You're Ineffective?
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
So your client took a plea bargain and (mostly) waived his right to appeal. You didn't file a notice of appeal for him. Congratulations, you may have provided...
No Brainer: 6th Cir Affirms Controlling Precedent on Organ Disposal
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Back in the 90s, the Sixth Circuit ruled that Michigan law provides next of kin with a constitutionally-protected property interest in a deceased relative's...