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New York Law Journal

Column Casting Todd Blanche as Making 'Faustian' Bargain in Representing Trump Misses the Mark

No serious person would suggest that a lawyer who represents someone accused of a terrible crime is themself a bad person by dint of that representation, a contributor writes in response to a column that the New York Law Journal published last week.
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New York Law Journal

'Ridiculous': Robert Costello Denies Intimidating Michael Cohen, as Trump Trial Testimony Closes

Costello resumed the stand on Tuesday as the second and final witness in the defense's case in chief. Summations are expected on Tuesday, May 28.
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New York Law Journal

'Are You Staring Me Down?' Judge Merchan Rebukes Robert Costello for Improper Decorum

The first flareup occurred less than 10 minutes after the Davidoff Hutcher & Citron partner took the stand as a defense witness in Donald J. Trump's Manhattan criminal trial.
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The Recorder

Lawyers Want Juror Questionnaire for Tom Girardi, a 'Lightning Rod' for Bias

In a May 17 filing, federal public defenders representing Tom Girardi sought the questionnaires, citing extensive news coverage of their client and his estranged wife Erika Jayne's starring role on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."
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The Legal Intelligencer

Embracing a Rehabilitative Approach: Reshaping Our Criminal Justice System With Overseas Insights

While the American system grapples with issues of mass incarceration, high recidivism rates, and a focus on punishment rather than rehabilitation, other nations have pioneered approaches that prioritize human dignity and community reintegration.
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New York Law Journal

Can Trump's Lawyers Effectively Refute the Prosecution's Evidence?

Assuming Donald Trump does not testify in his criminal trial in Manhattan—which is set to conclude testimony this week—and the defense presents no evidence, it will be interesting to see whether and how the defense deals with Trump's silence, Law Journal columnist Bennett Gershman writes.
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New York Law Journal

'Very Close to Turning Off the Jury': Menendez Takes Risk by Pointing Finger at Wife, White-Collar Expert Says

Weinstein noted that jurors come to the courtroom with their own experiences and ideas about marriage, which may lead them to doubt the alleged distance between the Menendezes.
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New York Law Journal

'Admit It': Trump Defense Accuses Michael Cohen of Lying During Direct Testimony

Michael Cohen previously testified he called Trump to let him know the Stormy Daniels matter was handled. But the defense showed texts suggesting the call was actually over harassing messages from a purported 14-year-old.
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Law.com

Judge Allows Grainger to Recoup $1.5M From Former Exec's Incentive Package Following Conviction

Grainger was granted recoupment against its former vice president of total rewards, Scott Witz, for $1.38 million in incentive awards and $292,692 in cash incentive payments, for compensation awarded during a period he used his company-issued laptop to allegedly possess child pornography, according to the opinion.
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National Law Journal

Federal Judge Slams DC Federal Prosecutor for 'Judge-Shopping' in Jan. 6 Search Warrant Application

U.S. Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey on Tuesday issued a memorandum opinion slamming U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves for "failing to follow established procedures for reconsideration and review of adverse judicial decisions."
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