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Restitution
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Sentencing Law and Policy
House hearing on restitution reform
Main April 3, 2008House hearing on restitution reformFolks like me who take a liking to crime victim compensation and non-imprisonment punishments may want to check out this afternoon's House hearing…
Legal Profession Blog
Restitution Leads To Sanction Reduction
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania approved a joint petition for a two-year suspension in a matter where an attorney had converted to his own use fee payments due to his…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Is there no pressing non-sentencing business in South Dakota?
Main February 10, 2008Is there no pressing non-sentencing business in South Dakota?This local AP story has me wondering if the South Dakota legislature has solved all of the state's other…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Fascinating Eighth Circuit case on restitution
Main February 1, 2008Fascinating Eighth Circuit case on restitutionA somewhat amusing set of facts leads to an Eighth Circuit opinion today addressing a very interesting set of legal issues in…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Sentencing Reyes — Are Attorney’s Fees Subject to Restitution?
By Ellen Podgor
Former Brocade Communications CEO Gregory Reyes will be sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer on January16 for his role in backdating options at the company. There are the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
The unpaid costs of financial punishments
Main December 24, 2007The unpaid costs of financial punishmentsA helpful reader sent me this link to an effective AP article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that highlights practical realities that surround…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Restitution, victim rights and judicial activism
Main November 28, 2007Restitution, victim rights and judicial activism Thanks to this post at Crime & Consequences, I see that earlier this week the California Supreme Court ruled in People…
ContractsProf Blog
Restitution Conference Announcement
On Friday, December 14, 2007, the University of Washington and Lee, Lexington, Virginia, will host a "Roundtable on Restitution and Unjust Enrichment in North America." This information from Professor Eoin…
Privacy and Security Law Blog
Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 Introduced
Posted By Joe Addiego The Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 recently was introduced to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary by Senator Patrick Leahy, the Chair of…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Interesting Tenth Circuit discussion of restitution issues
Main October 26, 2007Interesting Tenth Circuit discussion of restitution issuesThe Tenth Circuit has a very interesting discussion of some very interesting restitution issues in US v. Serawop, No. 06-4022 (10th…