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Court rejects Texas appeal in murder case
WASHINGTON AP - The Supreme Court is turning down Texas' attempt to get a death sentence reimposed on a convicted killer who lower courts have found is mentally impaired.The justices rejected the state's appeal Monday in the case of Eric Lynn Moore, one of four men convicted of the December 1990 murder of Helen Ayers during a robbery at her home north of Dallas.
Beware of Export Law Violations
Lawyers working on international transactions should beware of exports that include services, software and technical data. The U.S. government is stepping up its enforcement of export laws and ratcheting up related penalties. Dilworth Paxson's Margaret Gatti and David Laigaie offer 10 tips to fend off costly fines.
Courts Still Wary of Hard Drive Review Requests
While motions to review data stored on an opponent's hard drive are being granted more frequently, courts remain circumspect in granting them. Attorney Mark Berman looks at recent decisions, highlighting one that suggests a step-by-step protocol to protect private and privileged material.
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SG Paul Clement off to Georgetown, for now
Georgetown University Law Center has announced that U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement, a former King Spalding partner in Washington, will join its faculty as a visiting professor for the fall. But in an interview, Clement said the position is not a sign that he is heading for academia for good. "It's full time, but temporary-a full-time job until I get the next full-time job," he said.Stimulus boon for South, Southwest
Businesses in the South and Southwest benefited most from the first federal contracts awarded under President Barack Obama's stimulus program, according to initial data released by a government oversight board.Madoff indictment deadline delayed for month
NEW YORK AP - Faced with a deadline to obtain a grand jury indictment, the government and lawyers for disgraced money manager Bernard Madoff agreed Wednesday to a 30-day delay.A federal magistrate judge approved the postponement Wednesday, when the government had faced a deadline to indict the Wall Street financier. The new deadline to bring an indictment was moved to March 13.
Bar exam failures are on the rise
Hiring partners don't mention it, would-be associates won't touch the subject, and law schools would rather avoid the issue altogether. But the possibility of failing the bar exam becomes a reality for tens of thousands of law school graduates each year.Trending Stories
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