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New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library

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Last Entry: December 14, 2010 at 10:38:00

Library Announcement: Online Access to Temporary Commission on Revision of New York Penal Law and Criminal Code (1961-1970) Papers Held by Library

Posted on December 14, 2010
The New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library (New York County) is pleased to announce a major enhancement regarding access to those Temporary Commission on Revision of New York Penal Law and Criminal Code (1961-1970) papers held by the New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library (New York County)...

Second Circuit: Fair Sentencing Act is not Retroactive

Posted on October 27, 2010
Summary Summaryposted by Steve Statsinger at Second Circuit Blog This is hot off the presses - today, in a summary order, the court held that the Fair Sentencing Act is not retroactive, since it "contains no express statement that it is intended to have retroactive effe...

U.S. Supreme Court Vacates order Blocking Execution Based on Speculation About Method of Execution

Posted on October 27, 2010
Supreme Court Vacates Order Blocking Execution Based on Speculation About Method of Execution posted by Orin Kerr at The Volokh Conspiracy (Orin Kerr) Over at Scotusblog, Lyle Denniston provides the context: Landrigan was sentenced to death for a 1989 murder in Phoenix after he had escaped from an Oklahoma prison, where he was serving a sente...

Congressional Research Reports (CRS) Posted on October 27, 2010*

Posted on October 27, 2010
Coast Guard Deepwater Acquisition Programs: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress Report No. RL33753Subjects: Drug Abuse; Immigration; Defense PolicyCRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/22/2010; Posted: 10/27/2010)---------------------------------Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress Report No...

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LAW.COM Newswire Highlights October 27, 2010

Posted on October 27, 2010
A subscription to LAW.COM is required to gain online access to this service.To subscribe go to https://store.law.com/Registration/Default.aspx?promoCode=nw October 27, 2010.GlaxoSmithKline to Pay $750M to Settle Federal Charges Over Adulterated DrugsThe National Law JournalGlaxoSmithKline has agreed to pay $750 million to settle federal charges in the fourth-largest health care fraud settlement in the U...

New York Appellate Criminal Cases Originating from the New York Supreme Court NY County

Posted on October 27, 2010
In order to comply with subscription agreements you will need to use your own Westlaw password to view the full text of cases listed below:October 27, 2010.1. The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Kevin Anderson, Defendant-Appellant...

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports Posted on October 26, 2010*

Posted on October 26, 2010
High Risk Pools Under PPACA and the Coverage of Elective Abortion Services Memorandum No. M-072310Subjects: Abortion; Health PolicyCRS Reports, 111th Congress (7/23/2010; Posted: 10/26/2010)---------------------------------Mandatory Coverage of Certain Preventive Health Services Under Section 1001 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Memorandum No...

Overcriminalization 2,0

Posted on October 26, 2010
Overcriminalization 2.0 - An Incredible Conference posted by White Collar Crime Prof Blogger at White Collar Crime Prof Blog Held at the Georgetown Conference Center, the Journal of Law, Economics and Policy, the Law and Economics Center at George Mason University School of Law, NACDL, and the Foundation of Criminal Justice joined...

Governor Paterson: AEG Report "Clears Me of Any Wrongdoing'

Posted on October 26, 2010
Air Paterson: AEG report ?clears me of any wrongdoing? posted by Casey Seiler at Capitol Confidential In radio interviews Tuesday morning, Gov. David Paterson addressed the IG?s report on the AEG bidding process. ?The report actually clears me of any wrongdoing,? he said in an interview on Buffalo?s WBEN ?...

Selections from New York and National Legal News October 26, 2010

Posted on October 26, 2010
Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted:New York Law Journal Highlights October 26, 2010.http://www.nylj.com/Democrat Outpaces Republican in Campaign Contributions New York Law JournalPanel Orders Review of 9/11 Firefighter's Loss of His Benefits New York Law JournalBusiness Pressures, Conflict Potential Prompt Firm to Take Sides in Drug Company IP Cases New York Law JournalChief Judge Expands Reach of 'Emeritus' Pro Bono Effort New York Law JournalNews In Brief New York Law JournalJustice Roberts Recalled as Gruff but Fair New York Law JournalCorrections New York Law JournalThe BLT: Blog of the Legal Times of Washington D...

Hundreds of Native American Languages On Big Site

Posted on October 25, 2010
posted by ResearchBuzz at ResearchBuzz - October 25, 2010.Thanks to Drake Library for the pointer to Native Languages of the Americas, available at http://www.native-languages.org/. This site contains over two thousand pages of information about several hundred Native American languages...

Selctions from National and New York Legal News: October 25, 2010

Posted on October 25, 2010
October 25, 2010News from Law.com NewswireNews from the New York Law Journal: Subscription required.From the National Law Journal: Subscription requiredFrom NLJ: Legal Times of Washington: Subscription required

Poll: What's the biggest threat to the future of the Internet?

Posted on October 21, 2010
Poll: What's the biggest threat to the future of the Internet?

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports Posted October 21, 2010*

Posted on October 21, 2010
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 111th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices Report No. R40185Subjects: Animals; Natural Resources; Public LandsCRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/8/2010; Posted: 10/21/2010)---------------------------------Navy LPD-17 Amphibious Ship Procurement: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress Report No...

New York Law Journal: Decisions of Interest October 21, 2010.

Posted on October 21, 2010
For online access go to http://www.nylj.com/ and enter your username and passwordThursday, October 21, 2010Supreme Court, Queens County, Part 10Torts Five-Year-Old Big Apple Map Held to Be Valid Notice of Defect in Trip and Fall Case Weissman v. The City of New York, 12209/09 U...

LAW.COM Newswire Highlights October 21, 2010

Posted on October 21, 2010
A subscription to LAW.COM is required to gain online access to this service.To subscribe go to https://store.law.com/Registration/Default.aspx?promoCode=nw N.Y. Courts to Require Attorneys to Verify Foreclosure PapersNew York Law JournalAmid mounting national concern over the accuracy of court documents in foreclosure cases, New York state's court system has directed lenders' lawyers to file an affirmation that they have taken reasonable steps to verify the accuracy of papers they file to support residential foreclosures...

News From the Blawgsphere October 20, 2010

Posted on October 20, 2010
Planned Missouri execution stays stayed over Sixth Amendment jury issue posted by Doug B. at Sentencing Law and Policy - As detailed in this Kansas City Star article, the "planned execution of a convicted Kansas City killer was called off late Tuesday night after the U...

New York Law Journal: Highlights October 20, 2010

Posted on October 20, 2010
Subscription required for online access http://www.nylj.com/ October 20 2010.To see Decisions of Interest go to: http://www.law.com/jsp/nylj/decisions.jsp#doiTo see lead articles for October 20, 2010 go to http://www.law.com/jsp/nylj/thisWeeksNews...

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports Posted October 18, 2010*

Posted on October 18, 2010
The TANF Emergency Contingency Fund Report No. R41078Subjects: WelfareCRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/18/2010)---------------------------------Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Appropriations for FY2011 Report No. R41149Subjects: Budget; Environmental ProtectionCRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/18/2010)---------------------------------Location-Based Preferences in Federal and Federally Funded Contracting: An Overview of the Law Report No...

Top Ten Liel from 2010 Campaign Ads

Posted on October 18, 2010
posted by Richard Dunham, Bureau Chief at Capitol Confidential Truth may be stranger than fiction in this strange election year ? witches and demon sheep and all that hocus pocus ? but there has been plenty of fiction, too. Candidates and outside attack dogs have spre...

New York Law Journal: October 18, 2010

Posted on October 18, 2010
Subscription required for online access unless otherwixe noted:Decisions of Interest and Decisions in the News.This Week's News - Ending October 18, 2010Outside Counsel

ABA Journal Weekly Newsletter

Posted on October 15, 2010
For week ending October 15, 2010TEN TOP STORIESLegal EthicsLawyer Disbarred for $3,500-an-Hour Fee and 'Bizarre Behavior'Oct 13, 2010, 10:07 am CDTPlus: Retired Judge to be Tried for Perjury, Admits Letting Witness Lie to Protect Paid InformantOct 13, 2010, 02:57 pm CDTLaw FirmsSix Wildman Harrold Partners Unsure When Firm Will Allow Them to LeaveOct 12, 2010, 08:51 am CDTPlus: Layoffs of Perhaps 100 Follow Work Slowdown at Fla...

Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports Posted October 15, 2010

Posted on October 15, 2010
Mountaintop Mining: Background on Current Controversies Report No. RS21421Subjects: Natural Resources; Public LandsCRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)---------------------------------The Help America Vote Act and Elections Reform: Overview and Issues Report No...

New York Law Journal: Decisions of Interest October 15, 2010

Posted on October 15, 2010
U.S. Court Of Appeals, Second CircuitAttorneys Fees Law Firm That Claims It Was 'Solely Responsible' for Settlement Denied Additional $17 Million in Fees In Re Adelphia Communications Corp, 08-4904-cv Supreme Court, Nassau CountyLegal Profession Malpractice Suit Based on Cause of Action Pointed Out to Counsel by Client's Mother Proceeds Eric Reisner v...

New York Law Journal: Lead Articles October 15, 2010

Posted on October 15, 2010
October 15, 2010.Friday, October 15, 2010D.A. Seeks to Block Judge's Bid to Review Ethics of Questioning D.A. Brown Opposes Reappointment of Judge for Alleged Bias, Sources Say Full Ruling Released That Blocked Terror Trial Witness Circuit Recognizes Contribution of Firm, but Rebuffs Fee Request Malpractice Suit Goes Forward Over Late Filing to County News In Brief High-Stakes Preemption Challenge Is Hard Fought Correction

New York Law Journal: Decisions of Interest March 31, 2010

Posted on March 31, 2010
If you are already an online subscriber to this service you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access any of the decisions listed which interest you. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: NEW YORK STATE COURT OF APPEALSCriminal ProcedureHigh Court Broadens Hate Crimes Act in Ruling on Synagogue Attack People v...

New York Law Journal: Featured Columnists March 31, 2010

Posted on March 31, 2010
If you are already an online subscriber to the New York Law Journal you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: Franchising� Wednesday, March 31, 2010By Rupert M...

New York Law Journal: Lead Articles March 31, 2010

Posted on March 31, 2010
If you are already an online subscriber to the New York Law Journal you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Judges Rule Property Crimes Are Included in Hate Crimes Act U...

LAW.COM Newswire Highlights March 31, 2010

Posted on March 31, 2010
If you are already an online subscriber to the LAW.COM service you should be able to click on any of the links below, sign in, and access the full text of all articles listed. A subscription to LAW.COM is needed for online access to this service...

No Internet Exceptionalism for Second Circuit in Attorney Advertising Ethics Ruling

Posted on March 31, 2010
Source: Lexology, March 31, 2010. No "internet exceptionalism" for the Second Circuit in attorney advertising ethics rulingProskauer Rose LLP" 'Internet exceptionalism' is the notion that the Internet is a special and unique communications medium to which special rules should apply".

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