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October 19, 2010 |

Commonwealth v. Hush, PICS Case No. 10-3295 (C.P. Lehigh Oct. 8, 2010) Steinberg, J. (13 pages).

Defendant Deishan Hush was charged with drug-related offenses after police conducted a vehicle stop. The police had reasonable suspicion to stop defendant's vehicle and seize the marijuana found during a search of defendant's person. Cocaine in plain view was lawfully seized from the vehicle. Motion to suppress denied.
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July 27, 2010 |

Congress should try for new 'honest services' law

A prison gate in Florida opened this week to free former newspaper magnate Conrad Black. The first white-collar convict helped by a new decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, Black won't be the last. The ruling isn't going to empty U.S. prisons of all ex-executives and public officials accused of cheating shareholders or taxpayers.
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July 11, 2011 |

How's the Job Market for In-House Lawyers? It Depends Who You Ask

Amongst the bleak talk about jobs in and around The Great Recession are dismal numbers for attorneys who are looking for work. Which led CorpCounsel.com to wonder: Is in-house hiring up or down? And given the choice between candidates for a law department job, do lawyers who are long in the tooth fare better or worse than their less-experienced and cheaper counterparts?
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November 01, 2010 |

Brush Up on the RCO Doctrine

Likely fast asleep on the night of April 20, BP p.l.c.'s embattled and now dethroned CEO Tony Hayward may not have been physically present on the Deepwater Horizon, but he still could face criminal prosecution for the harm the massive oil spill caused, if federal and state prosecutors revive the responsible corporate officer doctrine. Now is a good time for in-house lawyers to brush up on the RCO doctrine, say Bill Mateja and Nick Bunch.
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May 06, 2005 |

In Cochran Case, the Justices' Silence May be Golden

Some thought the death of famed lawyer Johnnie Cochran would moot the Supreme Court case bearing his name. But weeks have passed since the justices raised the mootness issue and advocates on both sides say that may be an indication that the Court is preparing an actual decision in the case.
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June 28, 2005 |

Wilmer Cutler Opens in Valley with Weil's Mo

A high-profile poach from Weil Gotshal, Curtis Mo, will lead Wilmer Cutler's first West Coast office, which will be staffed with imports from other Wilmer offices.
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October 16, 2012 |

M.P. v. M.P., PICS Case No. 12-1941 (Pa. Super. Oct. 5, 2012) Bender, J. (12 pages).

The trial court abused its discretion when it denied mother's petition to travel with her daughter to Ecuador. Permission to travel to Ecuador without consent of father granted. Reversed.
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November 05, 2010 |

Boyar v. City of New York

Jewish Sergeant Fails to Prove Bias Claims Against New York City Sheriff's Department
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December 14, 2005 |

N.Y. Court: Defendant's Admissions Are Voluntary Despite IQ of 55

A defendant with an IQ of 55 may be of "subnormal intelligence," but he is still capable of comprehending his Miranda rights, an appellate court in New York has ruled in upholding a murder conviction. A psychologist for the defense said the defendant lacked the capacity to appreciate his right to remain silent and his right to counsel, but prosecution witnesses described the defendant as relaxed and composed during interrogation and said there was no indication he was confused.
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