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New York Law Journal

'A Smoother Process of Justice': Assistant DA Residency Requirements Lifted in Six NY Counties

DA Karen Heggen said the "new law affords the Saratoga County District Attorney's Office the flexibility that over 20 counties in New York State currently have, which is to hire the most qualified attorneys without concern for where they are residing."
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New York Law Journal

Woman Found Guilty of Murdering Lawyer Who Dropped Her as Client

Attorney Jim Li was both a noted immigration lawyer and activist who was jailed for his role in the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. He was fatally stabbed by a client.
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National Law Journal

'$20 Billion in Damages': FTX Bankruptcy Estate and MDL Resolve Differences

"We're optimistic that in each of these cases, in FTX, in Voyager, we're going to be able to get people back their damages," said Adam Moskowitz, co-lead counsel in the FTX multidistrict litigation. "But that's looking backward. If you look forward, how will you deal with this situation?"
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Law.com

State High Court Decides Appellate Split: Can the Smell of Burnt Cannabis Alone Justify Vehicle Search?

"It seemed to us from the beginning that this was a logical outcome after the legalization of recreational cannabis. We hold out hope for the cases where the search was allegedly justified by the smell of raw cannabis, which we expect to receive shortly," said the plaintiff's attorney, Bruce L. Carmen of Carmen Law Office in Cambridge, Illinois.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Driving in New Jersey While Using Handheld Cellphones Is Still a Significant Problem

We continue to believe that a three-point imposition for a first offense would likely bring about a substantial decrease in the number of such offenses.
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Daily Business Review

Who Is Judge Kevin Mullins? Jurist Killed in Court

News reports describe him as an advocate for criminal justice reform, particularly programs aimed at diverting people with substance use disorders away from incarceration and into treatment.
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Daily Business Review

2 Lawyers in a Small Town Have a Tough Job After Judge Killed

"This case is, from the prosecutor's perspective, is in the finest hands," said Matt Butler, the Commonwealth's Attorney for the 47th Judicial Circuit in Letcher County who recused himself in the murder investigation.
3 minute read

Law.com

Kentucky Judge Shot in Courthouse Following Argument With County Sheriff, Police Say

"We will continue to monitor this situation. Out of respect for the ongoing investigation, we are unable to share further details. We are committed to supporting law enforcement in their efforts and will avoid any actions that could impede their important work. Our priority at this time is the well-being and safety of the Kentucky Court of Justice family," according to a statement from Kentucky Chief Justice Laurance B. VanMeter.
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The Recorder

Judge Dismisses Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Knicks Owner, Harvey Weinstein

A federal judge in California this week agreed to dismiss a masseuse's sexual assault allegations lodged against Madison Square Garden Entertainment's top executive, James Dolan.
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New York Law Journal

US Judge Again Denies Bail to Sean Combs Pending Trial for Alleged Sex Crimes

U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Carter said he found the government had proven that Combs posed a danger of obstructing justice and witness tampering, as well a danger to the safety of those in the community.
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