Legal Commentary

Two notable (and notably different) Second Circuit reversals on sex offender issues
The Second Circuit has two notable rulings in sex offender cases today. Here are the basics, with summaries drawn from the rulings: US v. Guzman, No. 08-5561 (2d Cir. Jan. 7, 2010) (available here): Appeals from orders of the United...

Pair of notable circuit reasonableness rulings
This afternoon brought two notable circuit reasonable rulings. Notably, the Eleventh Circuit ruling reversing a below-guidelines sentence in a high-profile white-collar case, US v. Livesay, No...

Interesting pair of thoughtful sentencing rulings from the Seventh Circuit
As I continue to catch up on notable circuit rulings from last week when I was on the road, I came across two notable sentencing decisions from the Seventh Circuit. Though covering quite different topics, both of these opinions merit...

Notable AWA and CVRA rulings
Thanks to the fine bloggers at The Volokh Conspiracy, I can cover two interesting rulings under two interesting federal criminal statutes by links to their posts: By Paul Cassell here, "Crime Victim's Victory in the Sixth Circuit" By Eugene Volokh...

Lots of interesting little sentencing rulings from the Sixth Circuit
This morning brings a lot of notable little sentencing rulings from the Sixth Circuit, all of which practitioners should make sure to review if they have a pending matter related to these issues: Application of the safety-valve guideline sentencing adjustment...

Two notable (and one suprising!!) recetn capital rulings from the Eleventh Circuit
This past week the Eleventh Circuit handed down two notable capital rulings, one from Alabama and one from Florida: Powell v. Thomas, No. 11-12613 (11th Cir. June 15, 2011) (available here); Johnson v...

Unwed Fathers' Rights in Adoption
Landmark Cases in Adoption Law Shape Law with respect to Unwed Fathers

Specialty Lamp International
Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers

NCAA Sued for Conspiracy and Anti-competitive Practices Related to Athletic Scholarships
NCAA Sued for Conspiracy and Anti-competitive Practices Related to Athletic Scholarships

Facebook / Blockbuster
alleging that Facebook distributed your Blockbuster movie rental information without your knowledge or consent.

Salmonella Found in Tomotoes
57 Reported Cases in New Mexico and Texas

ConAgra Peanut Butter
Hundreds of Salmonella Cases Settled

Jefferson County Sewer System
alleging fraud, negligence, and conspiracy resulting in excessive fees.