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New York Law Journal

Opponents Push for Bill Restricting Solitary Confinement in State Prisons

Civil liberties advocates and lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to urge legislators to pass a bill that would limit the use of solitary confinement in state prisons to 15 consecutive days and 20 days within a 60-day period before the end of the session next week.
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New York Law Journal

Man Pleads Guilty in Bomb Threats, Cyberstalking Case

A former journalist pleaded guilty on Tuesday to cyberstalking and making fake bomb threats, admitting he threatened Jewish organizations to disrupt his ex-girlfriend's life and cause her "great distress."
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Texas Lawyer

Barratry Case with Rival Lawyers Inches to Resolution in Texas

The underlying case looks at whether an attorney can set up a competing lawyer for barratry.
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Daily Business Review

Race for Broward Public Defender Heats Up — Three Years Ahead of Time

Two candidates have announced they're running to replace Howard Finkelstein, who will retire in 2020.
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New York Law Journal

The People v. Hood

Prosecutors' Motion to Reverse Prior Decision Instrument Should Be Dismissed is Denied
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New York Law Journal

The People v. McKiernan

Probable Cause for Stop, Arrest Found; Initial, Post-Arrest Statements Not Suppressible
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New York Law Journal

The People v. Kamel

Claims of Lack of Criminal History, Depression Do Not Warrant Dismissal in Interest of Justice
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The Recorder

People v. Smith

C.A. 4th; D069445 The Fourth Appellate District affirmed in part and reversed in part judgments of conviction. The court held that the trial court erred…
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The Recorder

In re Snyder

C.A. 3rd; C082275 The Third Appellate District granted a petition for writ of habeas corpus. The court held that the California Department of State Hospitals…
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The Recorder

Virginia v. LeBlanc

U.S. Sup. Ct.; 16-1177 The U.S. Supreme Court granted a petition for writ of certiorari. The court held that the opportunity for release afforded to…
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