In Presumed Guilty, Scott Turow revisits the world of legal drama, charting the transformation of his iconic protagonist, Rusty Sabich, from prosecutor to defense attorney in a rural setting. Touro University, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center professor Rodger D. Citron examines Turow’s latest legal thriller, exploring how the author’s storytelling…
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News Briefs and Summaries from the NJSBA, March 14, 2025
These News Briefs and Decision Summaries are from the the New Jersey State Bar Association. They are an exclusive benefit of the Association in partnership with the New Jersey Law Journal. A subscription may be necessary to access the full text of some of the items listed NEWS BRIEFS: Law Firm Found…
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending March 14, 2025
During the week ending March 14, 2025 we have received listings of 16 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 29 Constitutional Law summaries, 58 Criminal Law Summaries, 2 White Collar Law Summaries, 1 Internet Law Summary, 7 Intellectual Property Summaries, and 5 Medical Malpractice Summaries. We plan is to continue posting…
ABA Issues Guidance Allowing Lawyers Discretion When They are Victims of Crime by Client: Formal Opinion 515
FROM THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA): “The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released a formal opinion on March 5, 2025, that provides clarification on when a lawyer may divulge information when they are a victim of a crime by a client or prospective client. Formal Opinion 515 states…
Do State Legislatures Have to Obey U.S. Supreme Court Decisions?
In his essay, Do State Legislatures Have to Obey U.S. Supreme Court Decisions? Amherst professor Austin Sarat discusses how several state legislatures, particularly Alabama, are passing laws allowing the death penalty for child rape despite a 2008 Supreme Court ruling, Kennedy v. Louisiana, that declared such punishment unconstitutional. Professor Sarat…
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, March 7, 2025
INCLUDES U.S. SUPREME COURT SUMMARIES: During the week ending March 7, 2025 we have received listings of 21 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 22 Constitutional Law summaries, 63 Criminal Law Summaries, 3 White Collar Law Summaries, 1 Copyright Law Summary, 9 Intellectual Property Summaries, 3 Medical Malpractice Summaries, and 2…
Selected Opinion Summaries published by Justia, Week Ending February 28, 2025
INCLUDES U.S. SUPREME COURT SUMMARIES: During the week ending February 28, 2025 we have received listings of 24 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 19 Constitutional Law summaries, 55 Criminal Law Summaries, 4 White Collar Law Summaries, 1 Internet Law Summary 1 Intellectual Property Summary, 3 Medical Malpractice Summaries, and 4…
Justice Jackson to Speak at the 40th White Collar Crime Institute
The White Collar Crime Institute of the American Bar Association is considered the “premier gathering for legal professionals specializing in white-collar crime”. It is being held in Miami, FL , March 4-7, 2025. For additional information and registration, click here.
Beyond Remorse: Understanding Those Who Do Not Regret Their Actions
“Beyond remorse” refers to, individuals who exhibit a lack of regret or guilt for their actions, often associated with a personality disorder like antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), where people may not understand the harm they cause others and therefore do not feel remorseful, even when confronted with the consequences of…
Selected Case Summaries Published by Justia, Week Ending February 21, 2025
During the week ending February 21, 2025 we have received listings of 25 Government and Administrative Law Summaries, 24 Constitutional Law summaries, 63 Criminal Law Summaries, 1 White Collar Law Summary , 1 Internet Law Summary . We plan is to continue posting opinion summaries, under corresponding areas of law,…