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New Jersey Law Journal

Even in Wake of Fraud Conviction, Melgen Seen as Unlikely to Testify Against Menendez

Salomon Melgen's conviction on Medicare fraud charges is unlikely to alter the landscape in the corruption case against U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, according to legal observers.
14 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Even in Wake of Fraud Conviction, Melgen Seen as Unlikely to Testify Against Menendez

Salomon Melgen's conviction on Medicare fraud charges is unlikely to alter the landscape in the corruption case against U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, according to legal observers.
14 minute read

New York Law Journal

Shaken Baby Syndrome Remains 'Accepted Scientific Theory' in NY Courts, Judge Rules

The Brooklyn district attorney's office may present evidence that an eight-month-old suffered injuries attributable to shaken baby syndrome, despite the defense's claim that the diagnosis has lost acceptance within the scientific community, a judge ruled.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Slow Decline of 'People v. LaFontaine'

Benjamin Rosenberg and Amanda Rios write: It is abundantly clear that 'People v. LaFontaine' is an unfortunate case in that it reached a result that no one (not even the court that announced it) thought was efficient or wise. As a consequence, it has been limited in ways that are welcome but unclear.
18 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Sentencing Discretion Protects Against Prosecutor Overcharging

In a case that should be of interest to criminal law practitioners, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a decision reinforcing the wide discretion that federal judges have in sentencing under the now-advisory Sentencing Guidelines.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Both Sides in Williams Case Ready for Fast-Approaching Trial

Despite having only one month to finish reviewing 148,000 documents, indicted Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams' lawyer says he'll be prepared to defend his client at the May 31 trial.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Both Sides in Williams Case Ready for Fast-Approaching Trial

Despite having only one month to finish reviewing 148,000 documents, indicted Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams' lawyer says he'll be prepared to defend his client at the May 31 trial.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Can Fitbit Records Lead to a Murder Conviction?

The use of the wearable device in a recent Connecticut case shows how data collected by such technology can make their way into court proceedings.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Khatabi v. Bonura

Spoliation Sanctions Denied; Culpable State Of Mind, Relevance, Prejudice Not Shown
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

The People v. Yeshivoth

Prosecutors Granted Vacatur of Order Substituting Individual for Corporate Defendant
3 minute read

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