By Riley Brennan | March 1, 2023
"In a thorough and well-reasoned decision, the Supreme Court of Maryland followed well established precedent and reaffirmed that the final decision of the District Council is the appropriate agency decision that is subject to judicial review and when the District Council's final decision is based on a mixed question of law and fact, a reviewing court will apply the substantial evidence standard of review," said Rajesh A. Kumar, principal counsel to Prince George's County Council.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By William F. Johnson | March 1, 2023
In his Corporate Crime column, William Johnson discusses how different circuit courts use different tests when deciding to immunize a defense witness. Some circuits have strict requirements for obtaining such an order while others have taken a more equitable approach. In Theryn Jones v. United States of America, the Supreme Court has a meaningful opportunity to address this long-standing split in the circuits on whether a more balanced standard should apply to requests for defense witness immunity.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | February 28, 2023
"The family feels that they've stood up for their son," Goldstein said. "They've been able to speak up for him in a way that, hopefully, will start a very serious conversation amongst the officials on the Board of Education and within the schools as to whether or not they're really going to buckle down and do something about bullying."
By Riley Brennan | February 28, 2023
"During a 6-year period ending in July 2020, there were 3,735 referrals of people between the ages of 8 and 18 for prosecution under the disorderly conduct law for 'school-related' incidents," the appeals court majority said.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Thomas R. Newman and Steven J. Ahmuty Jr. | February 28, 2023
Unlike the relatively straightforward de novo standard of review of the legal determinations of a court, judicial review of an administrative agency's legal determinations is more complex, especially with respect to an agency's interpretation of a statute or regulation.
By Jason Grant | February 27, 2023
The Appellate Division, First Department court also turned back the financing company's argument that Civil Practice Law and Rules 321(c), which stays an action when there's death, removal or disability of an attorney, should've paused the lawsuit.
By Marianna Wharry | February 27, 2023
An Oregon woman's challenge to a lawsuit from the state's Department of Health and Human Services failed Thursday after the state Court of Appeals…
By Allison Dunn | February 24, 2023
Liberty claimed that Lamb's Evernote software data, physical data, iPhone, data, and metadata that existed was not produced through discovery.
By Riley Brennan | February 23, 2023
The Virginia Court of Appeals has vacated a defendant's drug convictions, unraveling a trial judge's sentence of 40 years with 33.5 years suspended.
By Riley Brennan | February 23, 2023
"Mr. Bolden's violation of the local rules, in addition to his theatrics and profanity, are contrary to the traditions of civility and collegiality of this court. However, they do not rise to the level of criminal contempt," said U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett of the District of Maryland.
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