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New York Law Journal

Stop-and-Frisk Plaintiffs Ask Circuit to Remand Cases

Plaintiffs in New York City's stop-and-frisk cases, disputing the claims of five police unions that want to win a reversal of Judge Shira Scheindlin's liability and remedial findings, have urged the Second Circuit to remand the cases so settlement terms on reforming the police department can be reached.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Christopher v. City of Philadelphia, PICS Case No. 14-0194 (E.D. Pa. Feb. 5, 2014) Yohn, J. (10 pages).

By | February 18, 2014
Section 1983 Claim • Respondeat Superior • Punitive Damages • Negligence
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Court Rejects Immunity for Officer in Excessive Force Suit

A Tennessee police officer does not have qualified immunity in an excessive force lawsuit over allegations he violated a man's constitutional right by using a Taser on him when he was not armed or threatening, a federal appeals ruled on Feb. 13.
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Law.com

Ex-Justice Lays Down The Law

At age 93, Stevens is still going strong — not only his physical condition, but in his opinions as well.
4 minute read

Law.com

Justices Could Confront Same-Sex Marriage Again in 2015

Federal court decisions striking down same-sex marriage restrictions have moved, or are about to move, into four federal appellate courts, increasing the likelihood of U.S. Supreme Court review in 2015 or soon thereafter.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Ninth Circuit to Expedite Nevada Same-Sex Marriage Case

Nevada has withdrawn its defense of the state's same-sex marriage ban in a case pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
1 minute read

The Recorder

Peruta v. County of San Diego

By | February 14, 2014
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Virginia Federal Judge Strikes Same-Sex Marriage Ban

A federal district judge in Virginia on Thursday declared unconstitutional the state ban on same-sex marriage. The judge stayed her ruling, however, to allow review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
3 minute read

Law.com

Virginia Federal Judge Strikes Same-Sex Marriage Ban

A federal district judge in Virginia on Thursday declared unconstitutional the state ban on same-sex marriage. The judge stayed her ruling, however, to allow review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
3 minute read

The Recorder

In Split Ruling, Ninth Circuit Recognizes Right To Carry Guns in Public

The decision authored by Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain brings the appeals court into conflict with several other circuits.
4 minute read

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