Criminal Law

A great event to gear up for National Crime Victims' Rights Week
As detailed at this Justice Department webpage, April 13-19 this year marks National Crime Victims' Rights Week. As detailed below, I will have the good fortune of being able to attend an event a few days before this week to...

National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2008 Resource Guide
"The Office for Victims of Crime has released the 2008 Resource Guide for National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 13–19,...

Marsy’s Law Would Give Crime Victims Equal Rights
Crime victims advocates, law enforcement leaders and numerous politicians have united in support of California Proposition 9, also called Marsy’s Law. If approved by voters on the November ballot, the ”Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008″ will provide crime victims with the same constitutional rights as accused and convicted criminals...

National Crime Victims' Rights Week
This is taken from EJUSA's weekly newsletter about the National Crime Victims' Rights Week.4.16.08 Greetings! This week is National Crime Victims' Rights Week. For me, it's a powerful reminder of one of the most important (and often overlooked) reasons to support a moratorium on executions...

Will Criminals Receive Due Process If Marsy’s Law Passes
Victims’ rights are a hot political issue in California this election. Proponents of California Proposition 9, also called Marsy’s Law and the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights, say it will give crime victims the same rights as accused and convicted criminals (see our Sept...

Elder Abuse: One Crime Against the Elderly Every 2.7 Minutes
One elderly person is victimized every 2.7 minutes in the United States, according to a recent ?crime clock? by the Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime. Common types of elder abuse include physical nursing home abuse, financial abuse and exploitation, and other crimes...

Missing Children
Databases and organizations

Cumulative Voting
Protecting minority shareholder interests

The Civil Rights Act of 1871
Law bans discrimination enacted under color of state law

State Will Statutes
State Differences in Last Will and Testament Checklist

Discrimination
Federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability

Heart of Atlanta v United States
Supreme Court Decision: Civil Rights Act Protected by Interstate Commerce Clause

Katrina Victims See Justice, Ruling Paves the Way for Class Actions
Katrina Victims See Justice Ruling Paves the Way for Class Actions

Rally Rights
Gettysburg Borough awards arrested protester $22,500 civil rights settlement.

Katrina Flood Victims Agree $20 Million Settlement
Katrina Flood Victims Agree $20 Million Settlement

Internet/Technology
involving cyber law, consumer protection, internet crime, internet fraud, online gambling, e-commerce.

Civil / Human Rights
alleging violations of basic human and civil rights.

National Steak and Poultry Recalls 248,000 Pounds of Beef Products
248,000 Pounds of Beef Products Recalled by National Steak and Poultry