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New York Law Journal

Cases Across the Country: Small, Big and in Between

In his Insurance Fraud column, Evan H. Krinick, co-managing partner of Rivkin Radler, writes: The legal issues governing insurance fraud that are discussed in this column typically focus on New York law or on federal law and its application to New York cases. The world of insurance fraud is quite extensive, however, as illustrated by recent insurance frauds alleged or uncovered from across the country—including some unusual, if not completely bizarre, examples.
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New York Law Journal

Kidnap Talk Went Beyond Fantasy, Judge Concludes

A defendant's claim that his online chats about kidnapping, raping and murdering women were protected by the First Amendment has been rejected by a federal judge.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Two Officers Dismissed From Suit Over Hidden Exculpatory Evidence

A man who spent years behind bars because an assistant county prosecutor withheld exculpatory evidence won't be able to proceed with civil rights claims against Camden police officers.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Hearing Required on Voluntariness Of Confession To Child Sex Assault

A New Jersey man serving a 16-year sentence for having a sexual relationship with his teenage daughter will get a new trial if a judge finds his confession to police was the product of coercion.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Automated Model Civil Jury Charge System Initiated

By | January 02, 2014
Notice to the bar.
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Editorial: Mandatory Minimums And Child Pornography

By | January 02, 2014
There are frequent discussions about the efficacy of mandatory minimum sentences for particular crimes in our penal code. In this editorial, we take particular issue with the formulation of these sentences in child pornography cases that charge only a possessory offense.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

State v. Saavedra

A public employee with an employment discrimination lawsuit does not have an absolute right to take confidential documents from her employer to aid in her suit and may be prosecuted for theft and official misconduct.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

NYC's New Mayor Taps Zach Carter for Corporation Counsel

New York mayor Bill de Blasio said "it became very clear to me that there was no one more qualified in all of New York City to play this role than Zach Carter."
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

U.S. Agrees to Stewart's Release From Prison

Lynne Stewart, the former criminal defense attorney who is in declining health, was ordered released from prison by a federal judge on New Year's Eve.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Croft v. Greenhope Services for Women

False Arrest Claim of Plaintiff, Who Pleaded Guilty to Violating Parole, Is Barred
2 minute read

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