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AEDPA Statute of Limitations Subject to Equitable Tolling
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Holland v. Fla., No. 09-5327, involved a capital habeas matter. The Supreme Court reversed the Eleventh Circuit's affirmance of the denial of...
Decision on Bureau of Prisons' Good-Time Credit Calculation Method
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Barber v. Thomas, No. 09-5201, concerned an action by inmates claiming that the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) good-time credit calculation method was unlawful...
Disposable Income Calculation Issue in Bankruptcy Matters
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Hamilton v. Lanning, No. 08-998, concerned an objection by a Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee to confirmation of debtor's plan because the proposed payment amount...
High Court Addresses Relation Back Issue Under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
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Krupski v. Costa Crociere S.P.A., No. 09-337, concerned a personal injury action for injuries plaintiff suffered on a cruise ship. The Court reversed the...
Game Over: ESA Files Motion for Legal Expenses
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The video game industry wants California to pay its bills, bills, bills. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and Entertainment Merchants Association...
Court Denies Stay, DeYoung Execution to be Taped
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The Supreme Court denied Georgia murderer Andrew DeYoung's motion for stay of execution on Wednesday. DeYoung's case has been the subject of national headlines...
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