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  • Philadelphia Ditches Death Penalty for Temple U. Officer’s Killer, Inciting Fury from Colleagues and Family

    Philadelphia prosecutor won’t seek death penalty for teen charged with shooting officer Philadelphia prosecutor won’t seek death penalty for teen charged with shooting officer Background On Wednesday, Miles Pfeffer, a 19-year-old from suburban Philadelphia’s Buckingham Township, learned that he will not face the death penalty for allegedly fatally shooting Temple University officer, Christopher Fitzgerald, in […] More

  • Conn Justices Told Banking Agency’s Probe Overstepped Law360

    Connecticut Department of Banking’s Debt Negotiation Investigation Violated Separation of Powers, Commonwealth Law Group and Commonwealth Servicing Group Argue Background The Connecticut Department of Banking initiated an investigation into the debt negotiation practices of Commonwealth Law Group and Commonwealth Servicing Group LLC. The firms state that the investigation violates constitutional separation of power provisions. Violation […] More

  • Alec Baldwin Rust Shooting Trial Begins with Opening Statements

    Alec Baldwin’s Trial: Was it his Responsibility to do a Safety Check on his Gun? Alec Baldwin’s Trial: Was it his Responsibility to do a Safety Check on his Gun? Alec Baldwin’s criminal trial has begun, and it centers on one crucial question – whether Baldwin acted negligently by failing to do a safety check […] More

  • Philadelphia chooses not to pursue death penalty for Temple U. officer’s murder, unsettling colleagues and family.

    Philadelphia District Attorney Chooses Not to Seek Death Penalty in Murder of Police Officer Background In a decision that has drawn criticism from the victim’s family and colleagues, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has announced that he will not seek the death penalty for Miles Pfeffer, the 19-year-old accused of killing Temple University Police Officer […] More

  • Defense Harrison Did Not Commit First-Degree Murder

    Cloudy Skies: A Legal Opinion Editorial Cloudy Skies: A Legal Opinion Editorial The Unpredictability of the Forecast Weather forecasting can be unpredictable. While some forecasts might be spot on, others might have a slight chance of accuracy. Similarly, in matters of law, outcomes are not always clear cut. In the case of State vs. Harrison, […] More

  • Defense Attorney Claims Alec Baldwin Committed No Crime on NY1

    The Alec Baldwin Trial Prosecutors portray Baldwin as irresponsible and a danger to others Actor Alec Baldwin stands trial in New Mexico for the 2019 accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust.” During the first day of the trial, prosecutors sought to convince jurors that Baldwin is someone who […] More

  • Philadelphia disappoints colleagues and family of fallen Temple U. officer with decision not to seek death penalty

    Philadelphia’s DA Refuses to Seek Death Penalty for Teen Accused of Shooting Officer Background Summary District Attorney Larry Krasner has drawn criticism from law enforcement officials after he announced that his office would not seek the death penalty for a teenager charged with fatally shooting a Temple University officer. The accused, Miles Pfeffer, allegedly shot […] More

  • Insight into Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-151 Revealed by New York Law Journal

    Unlimited Access to High Quality Legal Content Are you an attorney seeking unlimited access to premium legal content to support your practice? Look no further than our subscription service offered by BigVoodoo. Our online platform provides on-demand access to content from respected legal industry faculty, perfect for those attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or who […] More

  • “Lord Family Pursues Justice In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Multiple Suspects And Parents”

    Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Suspects Accused of Murder Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Suspects Accused of Murder Introduction The parents of Preston Lord have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against seven suspects and several parents, following his death after being beaten in October 2023. The documents obtained by Arizona’s family reveal that Lord’s parents, […] More

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    Legal Aid Attorneys Discuss Challenges and Benefits of Remote Proceedings

    Op-Ed: The Future of Remote Court Access in Florida Op-Ed: The Future of Remote Court Access in Florida The Florida Supreme Court has been a leading proponent of remote court access, but despite the success of remote proceedings during the pandemic, legal aid attorneys are reporting inconsistent availability. The Benefits and Limits of Remote Access […] More

  • Innocents in Missouri Prisons: After Sandy Hemme, How Many?

    The Unwavering Need to Protect State Sovereignty in Antitrust Enforcement The Challenge of Overreaching Federal Antitrust Authority The recent antitrust lawsuit filed by the United States Department of Justice against Google has once again sparked debate over the appropriate scope of federal antitrust authority. This lawsuit follows a trend of increased federal involvement in state […] More

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