Criminal Law

Old catchphrases
"Remember the Maine!" "Dewey captured Manila." For some reason, these two old sayings are in my head today. They both arose from the Spanish-American War in 1898, yet they were commonly quoted in my childhood more than a half century later...

Ethics Office Clears Lead Prosecutor in Ted Stevens Trial
We flagged a report yesterday about a Justice Department lawyer who was cleared of wrongdoing in the prosecution of the late Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska). Edward Sullivan, who played a supporting role on the trial team, recently returned to the courtroom as an public corruption prosecutor more than two years after the Stevens case blew up.

Federal Prosecutor in Stevens Case Commits Suicide
Updated 1:25 p.m. A Justice Department prosecutor who played a lead role in the corruption case against former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) has committed suicide. Nicholas Marsh, who was transferred from the Public Integrity Section amid a criminal investigation...

Stevens has small lead in Alaskaa victory might provide a path to the Senate for Palin
  Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, Republican of Alaska, is clinging to a narrow lead over his Democratic challenger despite a recent criminal conviction, it appeared that Mr. Stevens might face a bitter choice: resign his seat even if he wins, or face expulsion...

Dewey Takes Diversity Campaign to Clients
In a letter, Dewey is admonishing its clients to get tough on law firms over partner diversity.

Dewey & LeBoeuf Jumps Into White House Security Case
The Virginia couple who the White House says crashed last week's state dinner has found new lawyers, including an associate at Dewey & LeBoeuf who's a former federal prosecutor and former U...

Mattel and Fisher-Price Toy Recall
Magnets and Lead Paint manufactured in China Create Poisoning and Health Hazard

Bextra Injury Risks
Bextra Increases Risk of Fatal Heart Attack

Dog Bites
alleging liability for personal injuries caused.

SJS, Stevens Johnson Syndrome
alleging that certain drugs cause this deadly skin inflammation.

Advil - Ibuprofen
allegedly leads to Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrosis.

Ketek
allegedly causing potentially life threatening Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) skin reaction.

Children's Motrin
allegedly causing Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) potentially life threatening skin inflammations.

Sleeping Bag Lead Exposure