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time.com
2 days ago
US Elections

What the Debate Made Clear About a Second Trump Term

A second term for Donald Trump could lead to a presidency unchecked by criminal law and potential abuses of power. [ more ]
Intelligencer
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Jack Smith Can Still Hurt Donald Trump

The Supreme Court has granted unprecedented criminal immunity to presidents for official acts, limiting judicial inquiry into presidential motives. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US Elections

Here are the lawyers arguing before the Supreme Court.

The lawyers arguing before the Supreme Court have been involved in key legal battles of Trump's presidency. [ more ]
time.com
2 days ago
US Elections

What the Debate Made Clear About a Second Trump Term

A second term for Donald Trump could lead to a presidency unchecked by criminal law and potential abuses of power. [ more ]
Intelligencer
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Jack Smith Can Still Hurt Donald Trump

The Supreme Court has granted unprecedented criminal immunity to presidents for official acts, limiting judicial inquiry into presidential motives. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US Elections

Here are the lawyers arguing before the Supreme Court.

The lawyers arguing before the Supreme Court have been involved in key legal battles of Trump's presidency. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
New York City

Brain-damaged man has murder conviction quashed after 30 years

Oliver Campbell's murder conviction was quashed due to fresh evidence of his innocence and procedural failures during his trial. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Man posing as teen YouTube star sentenced for global child sextortion plot

A man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for coercing hundreds, including children, into sexual acts, marking one of the worst sextortion cases. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
New York City

Brain-damaged man has murder conviction quashed after 30 years

Oliver Campbell's murder conviction was quashed due to fresh evidence of his innocence and procedural failures during his trial. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Man posing as teen YouTube star sentenced for global child sextortion plot

A man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for coercing hundreds, including children, into sexual acts, marking one of the worst sextortion cases. [ more ]
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Irish Independent
1 week ago
New York City

Arson attack on house killed three dogs and caused 80,000 worth of damage, court told

Connor Lishman faces serious charges including arson that resulted in property damage and the death of three dogs, disputing the allegations. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Karen Read trial: Jurors have yet to return a verdict. Here's what that could mean.

The length of jury deliberations may indicate internal disagreement, leading to potential holdouts in reaching a verdict. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 week ago
New York City

Arson attack on house killed three dogs and caused 80,000 worth of damage, court told

Connor Lishman faces serious charges including arson that resulted in property damage and the death of three dogs, disputing the allegations. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Karen Read trial: Jurors have yet to return a verdict. Here's what that could mean.

The length of jury deliberations may indicate internal disagreement, leading to potential holdouts in reaching a verdict. [ more ]
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Above the Law
3 weeks ago
Law

Lawyer Disbarred For Sexual Abuse

The Wyoming Supreme Court disbarred attorney Samuel W. Cantrell due to his felony convictions for forcible sexual abuse, enforcing legal accountability. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Masks Banned in Public in Nassau County, With Some Exceptions

Wearing masks in Nassau County for reasons other than health or religion may lead to jail time or fines. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Law

New faculty members bring expertise in tax law, community development and legal writing to Brooklyn Law

Brooklyn Law School welcomes five new professors specializing in various legal fields. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Attention, New York Adulterers: Your Sin May Soon No Longer Be a Crime

Efforts to repeal New York's adultery law are gaining traction amidst global attention.
Charles Lavine, the Assembly bill's sponsor, emphasizes the need to remove criminal penalties on consensual adult behavior. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
US politics

Trump Claims Immunity Extends Even to Acts That Cross the Line'

Donald J. Trump argues that American presidents should have complete immunity from prosecution, even for acts that cross the line.
Trump's statements contradict legal arguments made by his lawyer in his current federal indictment case.
The appeals court panel expressed skepticism about Trump's immunity arguments and may rule against him. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Civil Litigators Cannot Usually Relate To Criminal Lawyers

Criminal lawyers' experience in trials significantly differs from civil litigators', especially in jury deliberations' emotional impact. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Missouri Supreme Court Clears Release of Woman Who Spent 43 Years in Prison

Missouri's highest court ruled to free a woman after 43 years in prison following a murder conviction overturned with new evidence of innocence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Why Trump Supporters Keep Avoiding Convictions on Election Charges

Criminal law seldom applied to new election interferences poses challenges for prosecution. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Missouri Supreme Court Clears Release of Woman Who Spent 43 Years in Prison

Missouri's highest court ruled to free a woman after 43 years in prison following a murder conviction overturned with new evidence of innocence. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

Why Trump Supporters Keep Avoiding Convictions on Election Charges

Criminal law seldom applied to new election interferences poses challenges for prosecution. [ more ]
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Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 07.01.24

Law industry comparison to other fields for relatability. [ more ]
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