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The Legal Intelligencer

Bad Warrant Not Enough to Block Evidence in Child Porn Sting, 3rd Circuit Rules

A federal appeals court ruled that authorities improperly relied on an out-of-state warrant to search the computer of a Pennsylvania man suspected of possessing child pornography—but it still refused to suppress evidence from the search.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

As US Supreme Court Hears Union-Fee Case, NY Labor Leaders Discuss Next Steps

As the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on so-called fair share fees paid by nonunion members for the second time in two years, New York labor unions are pre-emptively trying to stave off possible repercussions of the federal case with proposed legislation.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Facing Ethics Scrutiny, NLRB Strikes Vote That Overruled Obama-Era Decision

The National Labor Relations Board on Monday retreated from its drive to overturn the Obama-era expanded "joint employment" standard, as questions mounted over whether a Trump-appointed member of the board violated ethics rules when he participated in a pending case.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Jury Returns Defense Verdict for NYPD Officers in Case Alleging Overtime Abuse

A federal jury on Feb. 23 returned a defense verdict in favor of several New York City police officers who were sued by a man who says he was wrongfully arrested for felony drug possession, foreclosing what the plaintiff's attorney had seen as an opportunity to bring alleged overtime abuses in the department to light.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Reality Winner's Lawyers Say FBI Interrogation Was Unconstitutional

Lawyers for the Air Force veteran accused of leaking a classified document are asking a judge to suppress comments she made to the FBI during a search of her home last year.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Woman Badly Hurt by Central Park Tree Files $200M Lawsuit

A woman who was seriously injured by a falling tree while strolling in Central Park with her three children has filed a $200 million lawsuit.
1 minute read

Daily Business Review

Defense Attacks Miami Drug Suspect's Nickname as Media Hype

The Miami defense attorney for a drug suspect extradited from Colombia calls his client's nickname — the Pablo Escobar of Ecuador — nothing more than media hype.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Judge Dismisses Third Sperm Bank Lawsuit Over Dodgy Donor

The ruling marks the third time the federal judge has ruled that Georgia law does not allow "wrongful birth" lawsuits, one of several such rulings tossing out suits against Georgia-based Xytex.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Debevoise Hits Record High Revenue, Profits Per Partner

Thanks to increased client demand, Debevoise & Plimpton saw gross revenue soar to $822 million and profits per partner jump to nearly $2.9 million, all-time highs for the firm.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Trump's 2-for-1 Regulations Executive Order

U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss wrote the plaintiffs, two advocacy groups and a union, did not have standing to bring the challenge, but his opinion may not be the end of the case.
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