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The Right Coast
The secret backstory of how Obama let Hezbollah off the hook
In its determination to secure a nuclear deal with Iran, the Obama administration derailed an ambitious law enforcement campaign targeting drug trafficking by the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah, even as…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Notable state and federal developments in the Garcia Zarate/Kate Steinle case
Main December 6, 2017Notable state and federal developments in the Garcia Zarate/Kate Steinle caseLast week, I blogged here about the California state court verdict in a high-profile homicide case, asking…
Labor Relations Update
NLRB Gains a New General Counsel With Senate Confirmation of Peter B. Robb
By a vote of 49 to 46, the U.S. Senate confirmed Peter B. Robb as the General Counsel of the NLRB. Mr. Robb, who replaces former General Counsel Richard Griffin, is the 33rd…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
Prosecution Dropped Against Woman who Laughed
By Tracy Thomas
Jeff Sessions' DOJ Drops Prosecution of Woman Who Laughed at Jeff Sessions Justice Department prosecutors have dropped their case against a woman who laughed at now-Attorney General Jeff Sessions during his confirmation…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Spotlighting challenges facing federal prosecutors in capital pursuit of Sayfullo Saipov
Main November 5, 2017Spotlighting challenges facing federal prosecutors in capital pursuit of Sayfullo SaipovAndrew McCarthy has this notable recent National Review commentary under this amusing headline/subheadline: "Your Sentencing Advice Isn’t…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Will NYC terror attack become the first big federal capital case for Trump’s Department of Justice?
Main October 31, 2017Will NYC terror attack become the first big federal capital case for Trump's Department of Justice?Despite the fact that Prez Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder sometimes…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Prosecutors Are Banding Together to Prevent Criminal-Justice Reform”
Main October 18, 2017"Prosecutors Are Banding Together to Prevent Criminal-Justice Reform"The title of this post is the headline of this lengthy Nation article which carries this subheadline: "A new investigation…
Elder Law Prof Blog
Robert Matava Elder Abuse Prosecution Act of 2017: Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act
By rmorgan
The Robert Matava Elder Abuse Prosecution Act of 2017, Senate Bill 178, has been sent to the President for signature. Here's the summary of the act:Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution ActTITLE…
PrawfsBlawg
Police as prosecutors
Main Sunday, October 08, 2017Police as prosecutorsA lawsuit in Manhattan civil court is challenging a program in which NYPD lawyers prosecute summons cases, pursuant to a delegation by the Manhattan…
PrawfsBlawg
Cy Vance, Campaign Contributions, and Decisions Not to Prosecute
Main Friday, October 06, 2017Cy Vance, Campaign Contributions, and Decisions Not to ProsecuteIn the past few days, two stories have broken about Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance and questionable campaign…