Wednesday, June 30, 2010

“Like all Jews, I was probably at a Chinese restaurant.”

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That was Elena Kagan yesterday at her confirmation hearings when asked where she was on Christmas day when a would-be terrorist was trying ...
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Skilling/Black ripple effects

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The 11 th Circuit gets to reconsider the cases of former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman and ex- HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy . They w...
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Monday, June 28, 2010

Monday morning (JPS edition)

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1. Today is John Paul Stevens' last day on the Court. He has been a Justice for 35 years -- third longest ever on the Court. He took ...
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Saturday, June 26, 2010

CJA Lawyers getaway

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The District's Criminal Justice Act lawyers had their annual seminar in Naples. Chief Judge Moreno, Judge Cooke, and Judge O'Sulliva...
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Thursday, June 24, 2010

No Bliski yet

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But the High Court did decide the honest services cases and found that the statute only covers bribes and kickbacks. Jeff Skilling and Conra...
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

How much time should Lew Freeman get?

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Update: I've been told that the govt is asking for at least 15 years; probation 12.5; and the defense 7.5. Not confirmed. Judge Huck is ...
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

It's official --

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-- Jonathan Goodman is now a magistrate judge. The background check is over and JG is good to go. Congrats! But, we're still waiting for...
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Monday, June 21, 2010

Satellite U.S. Attorney's office

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The Ferraro Law Firm is hiring -- and its hiring federal prosecutors. Jeff Sloman, the former U.S. Attorney, joined the firm, as did Alan K...
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