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National Law Journal: Selections from Legal Times Afternoon Update March 19, 2010

By David Badertscher, PLL

Source: NLJ.com, March 19, 2010.

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New Policy at D.C. Federal Courthouse Restricts Liquids, Gels

"Beginning April 5, visitors to the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse in downtown Washington will not be allowed to bring in more than 3.4 ounces of liquid into the courthouse."

 

GOP Senators Press Holder on Amicus Briefs

"Four days before what could be a pivotal hearing for Attorney General Eric Holder Jr., two Republican lawmakers have sent Holder a letter asking how he failed to disclose some background materials during his Senate confirmation process"

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AG Holder Fights Back Against Critics of Guantanamo Lawyers

"Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. has remained publicly silent in recent weeks as some conservatives hammered him on the loyalty of Justice Department lawyers who in private practice worked on Guantanamo Bay detainee matters. Holder broke that silence today."

 

Judge: Whistleblower Law Covers Health Employee's Remarks Before D.C. Council

"A former District of Columbia government employee who claims her supervisors tried to fire her because of testimony she gave before the D.C. Council can continue pursuing a suit under a law designed to protect whistleblowers, a federal judge ruled yesterday. "

 

Dismissal of Vet Challenge Upheld

"A federal appellate court today upheld the dismissal of a suit by two veterans service groups contending that entire system for processing veterans' benefits claims by the Department of Veterans Affairs is illegal and unconstitutional because of lengthy"

Full post as published by New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library on March 22, 2010 (boomark / email).