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Federal Courts 6th Cir. Creates Split in Private Searches on Computers

6th Cir. Creates Split in Private Searches on Computers

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

What are the limits of the "private search doctrine" when it comes to a computer? The Sixth Circuit answered that question last week in a case that is sure to...

Federal Courts State Withheld Evidence in Cop's Murder Trial

State Withheld Evidence in Cop's Murder Trial

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Prosecutors impermissibly withheld potentially exculpatory evidence in their prosecution of an Ohio police lieutenant for the death of his wife. Thomas Barton...

Federal Courts Police Can't Arrest Gun Owner Just for Open Carry Gun: 6th Cir

Police Can't Arrest Gun Owner Just for Open Carry Gun: 6th Cir

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

What good is a law allowing the open carrying of handguns when the police are just going to arrest you for it? Shawn and Denise Northrup of Toledo, Ohio were...

Federal Courts Lawyers Collecting State Debts Not 'Officers'; Subject to FDCPA

Lawyers Collecting State Debts Not 'Officers'; Subject to FDCPA

By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Allowing debt collectors to use state prosecutors' letterhead is a controversial practice. It nets counties money (debt collectors essentially rent out the...

Federal Courts 6th Cir. Says No to Ballot Selfies for Michigan Voters

6th Cir. Says No to Ballot Selfies for Michigan Voters

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Want to commemorate your vote for America's first potential Madame President? Feeling like sharing your Trump ballot with your friends on Facebook? Well, think...

Federal Courts Get Ready for FindLaw's New Tennessee Codes Section

Get Ready for FindLaw's New Tennessee Codes Section

By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

We've got good news for legal professionals in the Volunteer State. FindLaw has just released its new Tennessee Code and Constitution section, giving you...

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