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National Law Journal

Divided Supreme Court Limits Availability of Lighter Drug Sentences

The dispute centered on a grammatical debate over the meaning of the word "and" in the safety-valve provision of the federal First Step Act.
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National Law Journal

Extra Burden or Fewer Late Nights? What Lawyers Think of 3rd Circuit's New 5 P.M. Filing Deadline

Some attorneys expect work-life balance benefits while others aren't quite sold on the earlier deadline but are getting used to it.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Ga. Appeals Court Overturns Convictions of former DeKalb Officer Who Fatally Shot Naked Man

The trial court was wrong to admit the policy into evidence without identifying and redacting the portions that conflict with Georgia law, state Court of Appeals Judge Brian Rickman wrote in a unanimous opinion Tuesday.
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New York Law Journal

Judge, Court Clerk Could Take Stand in Challenge to Manslaughter Conviction

Months before defendant Gregory Thayer was convicted of killing his best friend, a court clerk allegedly advised a member of defense team, in a meeting that wasn't revealed to other defense attorneys until after the conviction, on the judge's thinking in the case.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

3rd Circuit Affirms Apology Order Against Phila. DA Krasner for Conduct in 1984 Double-Homicide

"They got fair notice and had a full and fair hearing. Counsel rightly conceded those points at argument. Judge Goldberg was admirably patient, giving them plenty of time and warnings," Third Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas said.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Georgia Readies to Resume Executions After a 4-Year Pause Brought by COVID and a Legal Agreement

In April 2021, the state attorney general's office entered into an agreementto suspend executions for certain prisoners and to establish conditions under which they could resume.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Precedent-Setting Decisions Show the Promise of New York's Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act

This article explores how recent precedent-setting victories in New York's Third Department have showcased the promise and impact of the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act and highlights the positive outcomes achieved for survivors and the legal implications of these victories. The authors "hope to shed light on the importance of this legislation and its potential to reform the criminal justice system's approach to domestic violence survivors in New York."
10 minute read

National Law Journal

4th Circuit Judge Wynn: 'You Have a Duty to Speak to Bias'

Judge James Wynn recalled asking a five-minute question at oral arguments to drive home a point about the justice system's reluctance at times to look at new evidence.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

'Rule 403 Has Some Real Substance': Judge's Admission of Rap Video Leads to Reversal

"Evidence is being abused when the judges don't put their foot down and say, 'this is too prejudicial,'" said Donald F. Samuel of Garland, Samuel & Loeb in Atlanta. "That's what Rule 403 is designed to do."
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

A 'New' New York Court of Appeals Has 'Invigorated' Criminal Appellate Bar, Lawyer Says

The trio spoke about the court that has taken shape since April 2023, the time of Chief Judge Rowan Wilson's ascension and Judge Caitlin Halligan joining it.
6 minute read

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