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National Law Journal

Meet the DC Judge Who Likely Oversees Mueller's Grand Jury

According to the local rules of the D.C. court, Chief Judge Beryl Howell will oversee any disputes arising from Mueller's probe.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Sandoval v. Sessions

9th Cir.; 13-71784 The court of appeals granted a petition for review of an order of the Board of Immigration Appeals. The court held that a defendant’s…
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Carpenito Favored for US Attorney as Berman Sets Sights on New York

Securities lawyer Craig Carpenito has emerged as the front-runner for the job of U.S. attorney in the District of New Jersey, according to sources familiar with the search process. Carpenito came under consideration for the job after Geoffrey Berman, a Greenberg Traurig lawyer previously the favorite, became a candidate for the job of U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York, those sources said.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ciavarella Wants to Use 'McDonnell' in Acquittal Bid

Former Luzerne County Judge Mark Ciavarella, currently serving a 28-year sentence for his role in the "kids-for-cash" scandal, is seeking to invoke in his bid for freedom the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that made it harder for public officials to be prosecuted for bribery.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

USA v. Hurant

Mann Act Leads to 14 Offense Level; Is Best Analogue to Prostitution Promotion Charges
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

The People v. Williams

Defendant's Background Not Grounds For Dismissal of DWI in Interest of Justice
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

USA v. Barinas

Supervision's Revocation Affirmed; Violation Charge's Adjudication Did Not Violate 'Specialty'
3 minute read

The Recorder

Klein v. City of Beverly Hills

9th Cir.; 15-56279 The court of appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part a judgment. The court held that because sealed warrants and supporting…
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

EX-VW Compliance Chief Pleads Guilty in Emissions Scandal, but Not Cooperating

Oliver Schmidt has until Dec. 6 to cooperate with the U.S. government.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judge Issues Stricter Bail Rules for Chinese Billionaire

A Chinese billionaire convicted of bribing United Nations diplomats can continue to stay under house arrest at his luxury apartment until he is sentenced, but a federal judge set new rules.
2 minute read

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