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Connecticut Law Tribune

Appellate Ruling Sheds Light on Justifying Claims Before Habeas Court

"We conclude, as do the parties in their supplemental briefs, that Brown and Boria, both of which address claims similar to the claim before us, not only govern our resolution of the appeal, but require a reversal of the judgment of dismissal," the opinion said.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

3rd Circuit: Estate Planning Attorney Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison May Not Withdraw Guilty Plea

"Following logic's commands and our sister circuits' lead, we hold that a notice of appeal can encompass only those orders decided before the notice was filed," Judge Jane Roth said.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Trump Organization Criminal Liability Charge, Trump Opinions Likely to Be Issues on Appeal, White-Collar Experts Say

Trump Organization defense attorney Alan Futerfas told reporters he expects one issue on appeal will be the clarity of the judge's charge, especially as it relates to the phrase "in behalf of."
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Misconduct in Plain Sight: Conditioning Plea Agreements on Release of Wrongful Arrest Claims

We suggest a two-pronged solution.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

'Misbehavior in Office' Or Anti-Democratic' Effort: The Impeachment of Phila. DA Larry Krasner

You will find links to all of our impeachment coverage on this page. Please check back frequently as we will continually update the page with new developments as they unfold.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Attorneys: 'Botched' Ala. Execution Caused Pain, Torture

"Defendants' treatment of Mr. Smith does not fall within society's standards for a constitutional execution. The botched execution was terrifying and extremely painful for Mr. Smith," attorneys for Smith wrote in the complaint filed in federal court.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

When Judges Refer Cases for Prosecution

It would be foolish indeed for judges to lose their unique platform and typically more objective—non-party—status to ensure that wrongdoers are brought to justice if and when they fully warrant it.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Dissenting Judge Says Appeals Court Forged a 'New Arrow in Defense Counsels' Quiver'

Associate Justice Kenneth Yegan of California's Second District Court of Appeal asserts that a majority opinion has "now sacrificed" the state Constitution's separation of powers principle.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Supreme Court 'Strongly Discourages' Use of Hypotheticals in Criminal Jury Instructions

"When a trial judge tells the jurors to do anything other than objectively evaluate the evidence, the court effectively creates 12 standards of review," Justice David Wecht said.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Justices Appear Skeptical of Prosecutions in 2 Public Corruption Cases

The cases are being watched for whether the justices continue a trend of limiting the government's use of the "honest services" fraud law.
6 minute read

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