http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:37:38 -0700 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:33:06 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Death-Penalty-Information-Center-report-says-cost-of-death-penalty-wastes-millions-of-dollars?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner The Death Penalty Information Center released a report on Tuesday claiming that the cost of the death penalty wastes hundreds of millions of dollars, with little return for the investment.  In a report called "Smart on Crime: Reconside... crime murder criminal procedure death penalty innocent but executed Courts Capital Punishment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:33:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Death-Penalty-Information-Center-report-says-cost-of-death-penalty-wastes-millions-of-dollars?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m10d19-The-Hills-star-Stephanie-Pratt-arrested-for-DUI-after-Holly-Montags-birthday-party-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Stephanie Pratt, star of the MTV television series "The Hills," was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) around 3:45 a.m. on Sunday morning. The arrested occurred outside a club in Los Angeles. Before her arres... crime drugs celebrity DUI Entertainment Law Courts Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:00:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m10d19-The-Hills-star-Stephanie-Pratt-arrested-for-DUI-after-Holly-Montags-birthday-party-in-Los-Angeles?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Judge-Land-sanctions-birther-lawyer-Orly-Taitz-for-frivolous-lawsuit-over-Obama-birth-certificate?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Seal of the US District Court for the Middle District of Georgia A federal judge appointed by President George W. Bush imposed a $20,000 sanction on “birther” lawyer and dentist Orly Taitz.  Taitz, a leader of the “birther&r... immigration First Amendment 11th Circuit civil procedure Courts birther Obama birth certificate citizenship Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:07:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Judge-Land-sanctions-birther-lawyer-Orly-Taitz-for-frivolous-lawsuit-over-Obama-birth-certificate?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m10d3-2nd-Circuit-Court-of-Appeals-reverses-Mann-Act-conviction-of-Jae-Shim-for-sex-trafficking?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Seal of the 2nd Circuit Court of AppealsThe Second Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed the conviction of Jae Shim for sex trafficking charges under the Mann Act.  In a prosecution arising out of the US District Court for the Southern District... crime trials US Supreme Court human trafficking sex trafficking prostitution statutes criminal procedure sex crimes abduction smuggling Courts 2nd Circuit Mann Act Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:57:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m10d3-2nd-Circuit-Court-of-Appeals-reverses-Mann-Act-conviction-of-Jae-Shim-for-sex-trafficking?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m10d2-HR-1727-Managing-Arson-Through-Criminal-History-MATCH-Act-of-2009-to-create-arsonist-registry?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Rep. Mary Bono Black - Official Congressional Photo The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1727, known as the  “Managing Arson Through Criminal History (MATCH) Act of 2009.”  The bill requires states to maintain an extens... crime Congress terrorism statutes criminal procedure arson sex offender registration arsonist registration bomber registration bomber Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:30:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m10d2-HR-1727-Managing-Arson-Through-Criminal-History-MATCH-Act-of-2009-to-create-arsonist-registry?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m10d2-11th-Circuit-reinstates-civil-rights-lawsuit-by-inmate-over-sheriffs-refusal-to-accept-property-bond?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Seal of the 11th Circuit Court of AppeaOn October 1, 2009, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated a civil rights lawsuit against the Sheriff of Walton County, Florida.  Sheriff Ralph L. Johnson was sued by Randy Campbell after the county ... crime trials criminal procedure DUI 11th Circuit Courts 8th Amendment excessive bail civil right Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:13:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m10d2-11th-Circuit-reinstates-civil-rights-lawsuit-by-inmate-over-sheriffs-refusal-to-accept-property-bond?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Congress-debates-72hour-waiting-period-to-read-bills-and-post-them-online-before-voting-on-them?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Rep. Brian Baird press photo Congress is currently debating a proposal (H. Res. 554) to require a waiting period of 72 hours before voting on non-emergency legislation.  The issue is being debated in the House of Representatives as a rules... Congress statutes health law Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:20:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Congress-debates-72hour-waiting-period-to-read-bills-and-post-them-online-before-voting-on-them?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Film-director-Roman-Polanski-arrested-in-Sweden-on-US-fugitive-warrant-for-sex-crime?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner AP Photo/Massimo Pinca, File Film director Roman Polanski, 76, was arrested this weekend in Switzerland over his 1977 conviction for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in Los Angeles, California. He was detained when he arrived at the Zu... crime trials Most Wanted fugitives sex crimes child molestation celebrity extradition rape international law sex offender registration Culture Roman Polanski Movies Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:13:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Film-director-Roman-Polanski-arrested-in-Sweden-on-US-fugitive-warrant-for-sex-crime?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Imagining-Legality-Where-Law-Meets-Popular-Culture-symposium-at-University-of-Alabama-School-of-Law?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Dr. Austin Sarat and Dean Kenneth C. Randall - UA Law SchoolThe University of Alabama School of Law will conduct the next symposium in the Law, Knowledge & Imagination series on Friday, September 25, 2009.  A panel of experts from around th... Entertainment Law Events Culture Law School Education Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:23:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Imagining-Legality-Where-Law-Meets-Popular-Culture-symposium-at-University-of-Alabama-School-of-Law?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Charles-Gibson-ACORN-and-why-mainstream-media-does-not-cover-the-ACORN-story?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Photo of Charles Gibson - AP Photo/ABC,Ida Mae AstuteCharles Gibson, the host of ABC World News Tonight, inadvertently explained why the mainstream media is not covering the ACORN story.  Apparently they don't know about it.  As reported b... Congress child prostitution human trafficking scams Entertainment Law ACORN Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:55:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Charles-Gibson-ACORN-and-why-mainstream-media-does-not-cover-the-ACORN-story?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Fourth-ACORN-video-by-Veritas-Visuals-shows-more-misconduct-and-a-surprise-link-to-escort-services?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner  Continuing it's ongoing attack on ACORN, Veritas Visuals today released their fourth hidden camera video of ACORN workers breaking the law by giving out advice on how to engage in illegal business activities.  This time, filmmaker James O'... crime trials Congress child prostitution human trafficking sex trafficking prostitution statutes sex crimes Entertainment Law ACORN Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:14:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Fourth-ACORN-video-by-Veritas-Visuals-shows-more-misconduct-and-a-surprise-link-to-escort-services?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Will-Veritas-Visuals-filmmakers-James-OKeefe-and-Hannah-Giles-be-arrested-for-making-ACORN-videos?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner  The hidden camera videos released by filmmaker James O'Keefe and student/conservative columnist Hannah Giles under the name of Veritas Visuals have had a devastating impact on ACORN.  Already battered from multiple criminal indictments ove... crime trials Congress child prostitution human trafficking sex trafficking prostitution statutes sex crimes tax IRS Entertainment Law ACORN Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:18:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Will-Veritas-Visuals-filmmakers-James-OKeefe-and-Hannah-Giles-be-arrested-for-making-ACORN-videos?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Veritas-Visuals-releases-third-ACORN-video-showing-more-illegal-conduct-in-hidden-camera-scandal?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Veritas Visuals, operated by filmmaker James O'Keefe and Hannah Giles, has released a third ACORN video in the growing scandal over ACORN workers engaging in illegal conduct on hidden camera.  ACORN is the Association of Community Organizations... crime Congress child prostitution human trafficking sex trafficking prostitution immigration government stimulus sex crimes child molestation tax IRS rape ACORN Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:55:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Veritas-Visuals-releases-third-ACORN-video-showing-more-illegal-conduct-in-hidden-camera-scandal?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d14-New-American-Idol-judge-Ellen-Degeneres-in-lawsuit-over-music-played-on-show-without-permission?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Ellen Degeneres at Daytime Emmy Awards (2009) - AP Photo/Matt SaylesComedienne and tv talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, who was recently named as an American Idol judge to replace Paula Abdul for  the next season, may have to face a judge herself... trials trademark celebrity Entertainment Law copyright Ellen Degeneres music American Idol Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:59:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d14-New-American-Idol-judge-Ellen-Degeneres-in-lawsuit-over-music-played-on-show-without-permission?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d11-ACORN-video-shows-tax-advice-on-prostitution-child-prostitution-and-human-trafficking?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner YouTube - ACORN prostitution investigation by James O'Keefe and Hannah Giles, Part 1 Several ACORN employees have been caught on hidden camera video giving out tax advice and other advice on operating a prostitution business, including advice o... crime child prostitution human trafficking racketeering immigration sex crimes child molestation tax IRS rape abduction child abuse ACORN Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:45:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d11-ACORN-video-shows-tax-advice-on-prostitution-child-prostitution-and-human-trafficking?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Too-many-registered-sex-offenders-makes-dangerous-sex-offenders-difficult-to-track?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner AP Photo of Jaycee Lee DugardThe case of Jaycee Dugard being kidnapped, raped, and held prisoner by Phillip Garrido for 18 years has put a spotlight on a problem in the criminal justice system.  With so many people being branded as registered s... crime parenting Congress pornography child pornography statutes sex crimes child molestation rape abduction Jaycee Dugard sex offender registration Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:44:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Too-many-registered-sex-offenders-makes-dangerous-sex-offenders-difficult-to-track?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d3-What-is-Labor-Day--A-brief-history-of-Labor-Day-and-its-creation-by-the-labor-movement?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Public Domain photo, Main St., Buffalo, N.Y., ca. 1900 - Library of CongressLabor Day, celebrated each year on the first Monday in September, is a holiday created by the labor movement as a tribute to American workers for their contributions to the... Congress labor employment law unions holidays Labor Day Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:40:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d3-What-is-Labor-Day--A-brief-history-of-Labor-Day-and-its-creation-by-the-labor-movement?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Mustang-protection-legislation-supported-by-Playboy-models-The-Barbi-Twins-and-by-Amy-Nelson?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Barbi Twins photo, licensed for  free public download at OfficialBarbiTwins.comThe “Restore Our American Mustangs Act,” HR 1018, which was passed by the House of Representatives in February and is now pending in the Senate Committee... Congress celebrity models environment animal rights Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:36:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Mustang-protection-legislation-supported-by-Playboy-models-The-Barbi-Twins-and-by-Amy-Nelson?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d3-FBI-Safe-Child-Task-Force-arrests-Mark-Michael-Stevens-of-Marietta-on-child-exploitation-charges?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner FBI SealMark Michael Stevens, 43, of Marietta, Georgia, was arrested on September 2, 2009, on federal Child Exploitation charges.  The arrest occurred in Sandy Springs, Georgia, as a result of an investigation by the Atlanta FBI's Safe Child Ta... crime trials FBI sex crimes child molestation Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:34:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d3-FBI-Safe-Child-Task-Force-arrests-Mark-Michael-Stevens-of-Marietta-on-child-exploitation-charges?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Meth-lab-in-a-bag-gets-Justin-Jhue-Pruitt-aka-Dusty-Pruitt-of-Anniston-arrested-on-drug-charges?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner Calhoun County Sheriffs Department sealAn Anniston man, Justin Jhue Pruitt, 28, sometimes known as Dusty Pruitt, has been arrested in Anniston, Alabama, for possession of an active meth lab in a bag.  On August 22, 2009, Pruitt, was seen walkin... crime trials drugs Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:03:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16813-Legal-News-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Meth-lab-in-a-bag-gets-Justin-Jhue-Pruitt-aka-Dusty-Pruitt-of-Anniston-arrested-on-drug-charges?cid=exrss-Legal-News-Examiner