Criminal Law

New resource: Access to Post-Conviction DNA Testing
The Justice Project has developed a series of policy reviews on the leading causes of wrongful convictions that explain the problems and recommend common sense solutions Improving Access to Post-Conviction DNA Testing: A Policy ReviewThis policy review provides an overview of problems with current post-conviction DNA testing laws, offers solutions to these problems, profiles cases [...

Improving access to post-conviction DNA testing
The Justice Project has a new policy review on this subject. I haven’t read it yet, but I thought I’d pass it along. ShareThis

B.F. Skinners Turning Pigeon
In this 85-second video, B.F. Skinner conditions a pigeon to make a complete turn (narrated by B.F. Skinner).

B.F. Skinners Pigeon Ping-Pong
B.F. Skinner trains two pigeons to perform a chain of behaviors for the classroom demonstration. As a result, pigeons engage in a competition, the so-called “pigeon Ping Pong” (narrated by B...

Skinner does not apply to governmental actors; suit against DUI test of engineer without probable cause can proceed
Railroad employees' union stated a claim for relief for a DUI test of locomotive engineers without probable cause to believe they are under the influence. Skinner does not apply to governmental actors...

Innocent Man Denied DNA Testing
Finally, someone listened: DALLAS - A 56-year-old man who spent 25 years behind bars for a rape he says he didn't commit walked out of court a free man on Friday after a judge recommended his aggravated rape conviction be overturned...

Washington Post WPO Securities Fraud
Washington Post WPO

Washington Post 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
Washington Post 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud

Tuberculosis Testing:
False Positives

Dirty Needles
Prompt HIV, Hepatitis Testing in Alberta

Undetected Sewage Spill
Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board spends $17 million on upgrades and testing.

Cancer Testing
Dianon Systems Inc. pays $1.5 million whistleblower settlement after billing for medically unnecessary tests.