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Sentencing/Post Conviction

Supreme Court Says It Won’t ‘Recast’ Career Criminal Statute

Criminal Justice

Critical Lab Report Likely to Be Cited in Some Drug Appeals

Evidence

Bombing Conspirator’s Statements Used to Bolster Deposition Request

Criminal Justice

Man Who Lent Car to Felonious Friends in Jail for Life

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court Skeptical of ‘Me, Too’ Bias Evidence

Law Firms

Foreign Law Firms Gain in Italy

Law Firms

Skadden Partner Dies After Airport Drug Search

Law Firms

Jenner & Block to Close Dallas Office

Criminal Procedure

Lawyer Claims Jury Pool Tainted by ‘Urban Legend’ Blog Posts

Attorney Fees

Fee Suit Against Reed Smith Claims Bigger Isn’t Better

Civil Rights

Bell Gets 18 Months in Jena 6 Plea Deal

Law Practice

How to Get Popular Judge: Check Box

Legislation & Lobbying

Seniors, Good Credit Risks Targeted By Lenders; Mortgage Solution Sought

Immigration Law

Motor Voter Law a Fast Track to Crime

Personal Lives

Lawyer-Poet a Tough Trial Opponent

Juries

Judge Axes Verdict Due to Racist Remarks

Law Practice

Pricey Perks Risk Miami Attorney’s Job

Criminal Justice

Teen Linked to Cyberbully Case in Psychiatric Hospital; No Charges Filed

Legal Ethics

Ethics Questions Surround Lawyer Indicted in Astor Case

Associates

Skadden Who? BigLaw Little-Known Among U.K. Law Students

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