Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Biden has been a big disappointment on criminal justice reform so far

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 I'm still hoping he can turn things around.  But he has been extremely tepid with criminal justice reform.  The latest is this potentia...
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Sunday, August 29, 2021

“There are many things that go into a retirement decision."

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  That was Justice Breyer in the N.Y. Times .  The whole article is worth a read... but here are some snippets: He recalled approvingly some...
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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Latest COVID order from SDFLA.... (UPDATED)

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 ...is here .  It allows for the use of Zoom-hearings under the CARES Act.  There was some rumbling about whether jury trials (or grand juri...
Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Mistrial in the Michael Avenatti trial due to Brady violation

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 Wow, this is a big one. Another "taint team" and Brady problem in federal court.  Reporter Meghann Cuniff is doing a really nice ...
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Monday, August 23, 2021

COVID issues plaguing trial in Ft. Pierce

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 This is a civil trial in which counsel has tested positive for COVID.  Developing. Swintelski v. American Medical Systems de 168 by D...
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Sunday, August 22, 2021

RIP Maria Shohat

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 A really great person and lawyer, this is a sad one.  Maria and Ed Shohat made such a wonderful team.  And she was always the life of a par...
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Does this cross the line?

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 I'm a big fan of sharp writing, but does it cross the line to compare your colleagues to a career offender because they've been rev...
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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Bonus Podcast Episode with Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman

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We've had defense lawyers.  We've had judges.  And today, I'm excited to let you know that we have a bonus episode of   For the ...
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