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Monday Morning Jumpstart

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Gideon

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Surprise!

What’s this, you ask? A regular feature that had been relegated to dusty shelves makes a re-appearance? Why yes, I say. It is the Jumpstart. Don’t get too excited, though. It may or may recur.

So, onto this weekend’s top stories and posts:

  • WI Court finds that man has expectation of privacy in nursing home sex with comatose wife (TChris of Talkleft represented defendant).
  • Troy Davis’ clemency petition has been rejected.
  • Reputed NYC defense lawyer indicted in plot to “eliminate” witnesses.
  • Bennett has thankfully weathered Hurricane Ike. You can read his daily updates with pictures on his blog.
  • 11th Circuit holds that it is not unreasonable to taze a motorist three times for refusing to sign a speeding ticket.
  • Study finds that juvenile programs should be a place of last resort.
  • Should judges receive the benefit of loan repayment?
  • SanFran will vote soon on decriminalizing prostitution.
  • VA’s anti-spam law struck down as unconstitutionally overbroad (No, not spam in a can)
  • From our neighbors up North, a fascinating new standard for admission of juveniles’ statements.
  • The Underdog Jon Katz has this very insightful (and helpful) tip on how to get a judge to revisit a bonehead ruling.

Unfortunately, that is all for today. Enjoy the weather!

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