A Report of the New York State Inspector General, Joseph Fisch, released on May 13, 2009 concluded that Herbert Titelbaum Executive Director of the New York State Council on Public Integrity and a close friend exchanged at least 165 phone calls and held regular dinners over a five month period…
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FBI Releases Preliminary Statistics for Law Enforcement Officers Killed in 2008
In its preliminary statistics released on May 11, 2009 the FBI reports that 41 of our nation’s law enforcement officers were feloniously killed in the line of duty in 2008. All but five were killed with firearms. The number of officers feloniously killed was 17 fewer than in 2007. A…
Champagne Corks, Mickey Mantle & Muskets: Trials and Tribulations of Law Practice
This enertaining article, Champagne Corks, Mickey Mantle & Muskets, is a May 10, 2009 posting by Adrian M. Baron on the Nutmeg Lawer blawg which is described as a blawg “…developed to share tips on law firm marketing, legal practice, office management and anything else that might pique your interest…
ABA Teleconference; How to Sell Yourself: Developing the Perfect Pitch
Tuesday May 19, 2009. This teleconference is part of the ABA Recession Recovery Teleconference Series. Faculty will provide advice on how to strke just the right note on paper and in person to land a job. Free to ABA members. For more information click here.
Findlaw Case Summaries: Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals 8
May 12-13, 2009 To view the full-text of cases you must sign in to FindLaw.com. All summaries are produced by Findlaw. CIVIL PROCEDURE Yakin v. Tyler Hill Corp. , No. 07-5300 District court order enforcing a forum selection clause and remanding the case to state court is affirmed where there…
Findlaw Case Summaries: New York Court of Appeals. May 12, 2009.
May 12, 2009 To view the full-text of cases you must sign in to FindLaw.com. All summaries are produced by Findlaw. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, HEALTH LAW Khrapunskiy v. Doar, No. 52 In an action by disabled legal resident aliens who were ineligible for SSI payments due to their non-citizenship,…
Findlaw Case Summaries: Constitutional Law 15
May 4 -8, 2009 To view the full-text of cases you must sign in to FindLaw.com. All summaries are produced by Findlaw. U.S. Fed. Circuit Court of Appeals, May 05, 2009 Ellamae Phillips Co. v. US , No. 08-5042 In a takings action, district court grant of summary judgment against…
Findlaw Case Summaries: Criminal Law and Procedure 18
May 4 -8, 2009 To view the full-text of cases you must sign in to FindLaw.com. All summaries are produced by Findlaw. U.S. Supreme Court, May 04, 2009 Flores-Figueroa v. US, No. 08-108 Defendant’s aggravated identity theft conviction is reversed where 18 U.S.C. section 1028A(a)(1) requires the government to show…
New York Appellate Criminal Cases Originating from the New York Supreme Court NY County – LexisNexis. May 11, 2009.
Update from the Lexis Alert Service, May 11, 2009. 1. People v. Acevedo, 511 70/06, 512 70/06, SUPREME COURT OF NEW YORK, APPELLATE DIVISION, FIRST DEPARTMENT, 2009 NY Slip Op 3673; 2009 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 3554, May 7, 2009, Decided, May 7, 2009, Entered, THE LEXIS PAGINATION OF THIS…
New York State: Commission on Judical Conduct Annual Report 2009
Pursuant to Section 42, paragraph 4, of the Judiciary Law of the State of New York the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct respectfully submits the Annual Report 2009 of its activities covering the period from January 1 through December 31, 2008. The New York State Commission on Judicial…