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Criminal Practice — Habeas Claims Raised in Magistrate Objections
Samples v. Ballard, Warden (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-146-17, 18 pp.) (Floyd, J.) No. 16-6740, June 23, 2017; USDC at Charleston, W.Va. (Johnston, J.) 4th Cir. Holding: Although a […]
Criminal Practice — Weapon Related to Meth-Distribution Conspiracy
U.S. v. Mondragon (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-145-17, 11 pp.) (Neimeyer, J.) No. 16-4139, June 21, 2017; USDC at Statesville, N.C. (Voorhees, J.) 4th Cir. Holding: A defendant’s possession and display […]
Criminal Practice — Venue Not Proved for ‘Unlawful Delivery’ Crime
U.S. v. Sterling (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-144-17, 26 pp.) (Diaz, J.) No. 15-4297, June 22, 2017; USDC at Alexandria, Va. (Brinkema, J.) 4th Cir. Holding: The 4th Circuit affirms multiple […]
Civil Rights — No Taxpayer Standing in Religious Exemption Case
Ansley v. Warren (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-143-17, 18 pp.) (Wilkinson, J.) No. 16-2082, June 28, 2017; USDC at Asheville, N.C. (Cogburn, J.) 4th Cir. Holding: Plaintiffs, including same-sex couples who […]
Civil Practice — Boilermaker Had Colorable Contractor Immunity Defense
Sawyer v. Foster Wheeler LLC (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-142-17, 19 pp.) (Niemeyer, J.) No. 16-1530, June 22, 2017; USDC at Baltimore, Md. (Blake, J.) 4th Cir. Holding: A boiler manufacturer’s […]
Administrative — Court Upholds AWA License Renewal Rules
PETA v. U.S. Dep’t of Agriculture (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-141-17, 19 pp.) (Thacker, J.) No. 16-2029, June 28, 2017; USDC at Raleigh, N.C. (Dever, J.) 4th Cir. Holding: In PETA’s […]
Tort/Negligence – Products Liability Suit Enjoined After Opt-Out Deadline Missed
Abella Owners’ Ass’n v. MI Windows & Doors Inc. (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-140-17, 17 pp.) (Niemeyer, J.) No. 16-1146, June 20, 2017; USDC at Charleston, S.C. (Norton, J.) 4th Cir. […]
Criminal Practice – Delayed Trial as Adult for Juvenile Offense
U.S. v. Lopez (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-138-17, 29 pp.) (Harris, J.) No. 15-4573, June 19, 2017; USDC at Greenbelt, Md. (Grimm, J.) 4th Cir. Holding: A defendant who was 17 […]
Criminal Practice – College Trustee’s RICO Conviction Reversed
U.S. v. Pinson (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-137-17, 40 pp.) (Per Curiam) No. 15-4311, June 19, 2017; USDC at Columbia, S.C. (Norton, J.) 4th Cir. Holding: The 4th Circuit reverses RICO […]
Contract – ‘Prevention Doctrine’ Supports Contract Award
Cox v. SNAP Inc. (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-136-17, 12 pp.) (Motz, J.) No. 16-2166, June 13, 2017; USDC at Alexandria, Va. (O’Grady, J.) 4th Cir. Holding: A government contractor who […]
Bankruptcy – Bank’s Deed of Trust Could Be Cancelled
Wells Fargo Bank NA v. AMH Roman Two NC LLC (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-135-17, 15 pp.) (Duncan, J.) No. 16-1681, June 12, 2017; USDC at Raleigh, N.C. (Boyle, J.) 4th […]
Prisons & Jails – Civil Detainee Challenges Confinement Conditions
Matherly v. Andrews (Lawyers Weekly No. 001-134-17, 35 pp.) (Diaz, J.) No. 16-6473, June 8, 2017; USDC at Raleigh, N.C. (Britt, J.) 4th Cir. Holding: A plaintiff committed to FCI […]
Business Law
- Economy forces attorneys to get down to business
- Business Court judges trawl for customers
- Va. company's Web site did not subject business to personal jurisdiction in S.C., appeals panel rules
- Former running back from S.C. wins courtroom victory in contract dispute
- Contract – Government Contract – Qui Tam – False Claims Act
- Licenses & Permits – Beer & Wine Permit – Restrictive Covenant – Suitable Location
- Consumer Protection – FCRA – Auto Loan – Bank Accounting Errors
- Licenses & Permits – Veterinarian – Vaccine Maintenance
- Tort – Business Tort – Va. Computer Crimes Act – Trade Secrets
- Textile firm, railroad settle Graniteville train wreck lawsuit
- State regulators look at car dealer accused of lying to customers
- Subprime mortgage meltdown hits securities law
Commentary
- When is a PIP an adverse employment action?
- Legally Speaking: What spring can teach us about active listening
- A useful patent management government notice
- The third option: Why your best employees are quietly losing their edge
- ‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs
- When not to believe (your lyin’ eyes)
- Conduct a technology audit to improve law firm efficiency
- When the client brings ChatGPT to the consultation
- Where is she now, this model who was so beautiful?
- Content Marketing: Where law firms lose referrals and how to prevent it
- Your best people are not leaving for more money — they are leaving because you stopped paying attention
- Best at Work Insights: The choice we’re making about AI
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