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U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Certain Government Prosecutions in "Aggreviated Identity Theft: Decision

Posted on May 27, 2009
Source:Lexology, May 27, 2009. Supreme Court rules against certain government prosecutions in ?aggravated identity theft? decisionBaker & McKenzie"On May 4, 2009 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the government?s most aggressive use of the 'aggravated identity theft' statute, in Flores-Figueroa v...

List of Selected U.S. Documents from Gallerywatch.com

Posted on May 27, 2009
Selected federal documents below from Gallery Watch.com may include references to government reporrts, Congressional letters, draft bills, and other primary source materials. Documents listed are accessible  through subscription to the GalleryWatch...

Preliminary Reactions to Sotomeyer Nomination to U.S. Supreme Court

Posted on May 27, 2009
Source:National Law Journal: Legal Times Afternoon Update,  May 26, 2009 Subscription required for online access:* High court pick stays on 'real world' message "President Barack Obama announced Tuesday he will nominate Judge Sonya Sotomayor of the U...

Governor David Paterson and New York Finance

Posted on May 27, 2009
Source: Google News Alert Service, May 27, 2009. Albany Times UnionGovernor asks new ethics panelAlbany Times Union - Albany,NY,USAGood-government advocate Blair Horner of the New York Public Interest Research Group said he was waiting to see the details of Paterson's legislation...

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New Jersey Law Journal: News Briefs May 27, 2007

Posted on May 27, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New Jersey Law Journal News Alert Service you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. Subscription required for online access: OBAMA HIGH COURT PICK STAYS ON 'REAL WORLD' MESSAGE"Within minutes of President Barack Obama's announcement on Tuesday that he will nominate Second Circuit Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court, conservative groups vowed opposition or tough scrutiny, calling her a liberal whose votes will be even further left than the man she would replace, David Souter...

New York Law Journal: Decisions of Interest May 27, 2009

Posted on May 27, 2009
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 acceszs unless otherwise noted: U...

New Jersey Law Journal: News Briefs May 26, 2009

Posted on May 26, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New Jersey Law Journal News Alert Service you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. Subscription required for online access: RULE CHANGES, MANDATORY CLE BEFORE HIGH COURT"Changes to the court rules and the shape of mandatory continuing legal education took center stage last week at a hearing before the New Jersey Supreme Court...

NYT News Alert: Obama Selects Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the U.S. Supreme Court

Posted on May 26, 2009
According to a New York Times News Alert, May 26, 2009 sent at 8:35AM, President Obama has chosen Judge Sonia Sotomayor of the Federal Appeals Court as his nominee for the Supreme Court, officials said on Tuesday, and has scheduled an announcement for 10:15 a...

New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending May 24, 2009 - Chapter Law

Posted on May 26, 2009
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), Search run May 24, 2009 CHAPTER LAW: To retrieve the text of the New York Chapter law listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi Chapter Bill No.  35 A8273 Meng (MS) -- Relates to voluntary separations from work for compelling family reasons and to extended benefits BLURB : Lab...

New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending May 24, 2009 - Criminal Procedure Law

Posted on May 26, 2009
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), Search run on May 24, 2009. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW: To retrieve the text of any of the New York bills listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi Bill No.  A7846A Millman (MS) -- Removes special powers granted to the society for the prevention of cruelty to children; repealer Same as Uni...

New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending May 24, 2009 - Penal Law

Posted on May 26, 2009
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), Search run May 24, 2009. PENAL LAW: To retrieve the text of any of the New York biils listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi Bill No.  A8333 Boyle -- Grants uniform members of the bureau of fire prevention of the town of Islip peace officer status; repealer No Same asLast Act: 05/15/09 referred to codesA8338 Magnarelli (MS) -- Relates to tenured teacher discipline No Same asLast Act: 05/15/09 referred to educationA8351 Raia -- Includes the unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle within the crime of vehicular manslaughter in the second degree No Same asLast Act: 05/15/09 referred to codesA8375 Weinstein (MS) -- Grants criminal courts and family courts concurrent jurisdiction over certain sex offenses committed against a family member or member of the same household No Same asLast Act: 05/15/09 referred to codesS1300A JOHNSON C -- Provides residency requirements for sex offenders No Same asLast Act: 05/15/09 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION05/15/09 PRINT NUMBER 1300ALast Action Date: 05/18/09(Results Count = ) Bill No...

New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending May 24, 2009 - Judiciary Law

Posted on May 26, 2009
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), May 26, 2009. JUDICIARY LAW: To retrieve the text of any of the New York bills listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi Bill No.  A8355 McEneny -- Allows the district attorney of Schenectady county to appoint a grand jury stenographer residing in Schenectady county, Albany county or any other county of the third judicial district Same as Uni...

New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending May 24, 2009 - Corrections Law

Posted on May 26, 2009
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), Search run May 24, 2009. CORRECTIONS LAW: To retrieve the text of any of the New York bills listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi Bill No.  S1300A JOHNSON C -- Provides residency requirements for sex offenders No Same asLast Act: 05/15/09 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION05/15/09 PRINT NUMBER 1300ALast Action Date: 05/18/09(Results Count = ) Bill No...

New York Law Journal: Decisions of Interest May 26, 2009

Posted on May 26, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to this service you should be able to click on any of the links proveded 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 APPELLATE DIVISIONFOURTH DEPARTMENTTortsPlant Worker Maintaining Vacuum System Not 'Cleaning' Under Labor Law §240(1) Wicks, plaintiff-respondent v...

New York Law Journal: Featured Columnists May 26, 2009

Posted on May 26, 2009
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: Trial PracticeTuesday, May 26, 2009By Robert S...

New York Law Journal: Lead Articles May 26, 2009

Posted on May 26, 2009
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: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Lawyers, Firm Face Subpoenas for Alleged Interference With Dreier Trustee Split Circuit Finds Clothing Exchange Is Not a Strip Search One Trial Delayed, 98 Inmates Miss Appearances As Jails Institute Swine Flu Screening, Quarantine Free: City, Courts Kick Off Campaign to Encourage Lawyers to Volunteer Judge's Remark on Poor Attire of Women Lawyers Leads to Flood of Comments at Legal Gathering Law School Roundup Newsbriefs

LAW.COM Newswire Highlights May 26, 2009

Posted on May 26, 2009
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Google Worldwide Alerts: Criminal Law, Criminal Proedure, Crime Prisons

Posted on May 26, 2009
Source: Google News Alert Service, May 23-25, 2009. NEWS: National Security vs. Our Values: "The Toughest Issue We Will Face"Huffington Post - New York,NY,USASuch evidence ordinarily would be inadmissible in federal court because its use in a criminal proceeding would violate the privilege against compelled ...

List of Selected U.S. Documents From Gallerywatch.com

Posted on May 26, 2009
Selected federal documents below from Gallery Watch.com may include references to government reporrts, Congressional letters, draft bills, and other primary source materials. Documents listed are accessible through subscription to the GalleryWatch...

Governor David Paterson and New York Finance

Posted on May 26, 2009
Source: Google News Alert Service, May 23-26, 2009 Paterson: Clean Energy Grant WinnersThe Gouverneur Times - Gouverneur,NY,USANew York's five centers were the second most awarded to any state, in large part due to Governor Paterson's commitment of a 10 percent state match in ...

Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines May 26, 2009

Posted on May 26, 2009
Source: NLJ.com, May 26, 2009. Subscription required for online access: http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/subscribe.jsp CHEATING 2.0 "Law schools rely on honor codes to keep students from cheating, but changes in technology and exam formats have rendered some of the codes outdated and ineffective, say law students and faculty...

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

Posted on May 26, 2009
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: Tuesday, May 26, 2009    1. -- A The People of the State of New York, Respondent, 6046/06 v...

New York Criminal Law News May 24-26, 2008

Posted on May 26, 2009
Source: Lexis/Nexis Lexis Password and ID Needed for Online Access:   1. Daily News (New York), May 26, 2009 Tuesday,  SPORTS FINAL EDITION, NEWS; Pg. 14, 531 words, N.Y.ERS IN CRIME STATE OF MIND. NYPD STATISTICS SAY WE'RE SAFER, BUT MANY WORRY CITY IS TANKING, BY KERRY BURKE, EDGAR SANDOVAL and JONATHAN LEMIRE DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS With Erica Pearson and Samantha Strong...

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Long Time Police Interrogation Rule

Posted on May 26, 2009
"Supreme Court Overturns Long Time Police Interrogation Rule Lost in the news of a new Supreme Court nominee is today's 5-4 ruling by the Court which overturns the rule that police may not initiate interrogation of a suspect unless the suspect's lawyer is present...

Report: Big jump in Threats Against U.S. judges, Prosecutors

Posted on May 26, 2009
Threats and harassing letters to federal judges and prosecutors have doubled in the last six years, the U.S. Marshals Service reports. (Numbers aren't available for state courts, though there's anecdotal evidence there, too.) KC CrimeScene, May 26, 2009.

U.S. Supreme Court Says New York Cant Shut Courthouse Door to Prisoner Claims

Posted on May 26, 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a New York law requiring all federal civil rights claims against prison employees to be heard in a state claims court. ABA Journal: Law News Now May 26, 2009

Google Worldwide Alerts: Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Crime Prisons

Posted on May 22, 2009
Source: Google News Alert Service, May 22, 2009. The Washington Independent » Fingerprinting Plan Will Dramatically ...By Daphne Eviatar ? 'It's deceptively benign,' said Joan Friedland, Immigration Policy Director at the National Immigration Law Center, talking about the Secure Communities program...

New York Criminal Law News - May 22, 2009

Posted on May 22, 2009
Source: LexisNexis, May 22, 2009. Lexis ID and Password Required for Online Access: 1. The Associated Press State & Local Wire, May 22, 2009 Friday 12:05 AM GMT, , STATE AND REGIONAL, 533 words, Walters, Kissinger describe NY socialite's decline, By SAMUEL MAULL, Associated Press Writer, NEW YORK...

No Justice: Just for Us

Posted on May 22, 2009
Source OneSpot for Law Crime Scene KC "The Anchorage Daily News has a fascinating story about law enforcement in the state's smaller, more remote villages. Simply put: There ain't any. Or when there is, it's usually underfunded and overworked. One cop gives a tour of his facility:...

Newsroom Cuts Mean Fewer Exonerations

Posted on May 22, 2009
Newsroom Cuts Mean Fewer Exonerations Source:OneSpot for Law Posted via Innocence Blog "An article in today's New York Times explores the effect of newsroom cutbacks on efforts to overturn wrongful convictions - especially in death penalty cases...

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