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3rd Circuit Dismisses Chaka Fattah Jr.'s Appeal
By Peter Clarke, JD | Last updated on
Chaka Fattah Jr. just wanted to start an education company. Now he's facing a slew of legal issues, including a 23-count indictment. Fattah Jr., son of the...
No Anticipatory Invocation of Miranda, Says Penn. Sup. Ct.
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Ever since Miranda v. Arizona, the right to remain silent, and its companion, the right to have an attorney present during questioning, has been walked back...
Sanctioned Firm Seeks to Stop Court From Questioning Clients
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
A large class action law firm has filed a writ of mandamus with the Third Circuit, seeking to prevent a court appointed special master from interviewing its...
3rd Cir. Upholds Porn Recordkeeping Requirements
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
In an attempt to make porn distributors police themselves, Congress passed into law 18 USC 2257, which requires that they keep records of all their performers...
3rd Cir. Adopts Catalyst Theory for Attorneys' Fees in ERISA Cases
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Three insurance companies were sued by two patients and their pharmacies after the companies had refused to pay for blood-clotting-factor products under ERISA...
Long Delayed 3rd Cir Nominee Luis Restrepo to Wait Even Longer
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Tomorrow, the Senate Judiciary committee will hold a hearing on pending nominees, allowing for some much needed movement after two months without a hearing....
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