Texas Man Scheduled to Be Executed Despite Longstanding Requests for DNA Testing The Crime Ruben Gutierrez, a Texas man, was sentenced to the death penalty in 1998 for the killing of 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison. Harrison was a retired teacher and manager of a mobile home park in Brownsville, Texas. Prosecutors contended that Gutierrez killed Harrison […] More
The Federal Judiciary is Considering New Ethical Guidelines for Law Clerk Hiring Amid Racism Accusations Introduction The federal judiciary is currently reconsidering its ethical guidelines for law clerk hiring after two judges were accused of hiring a law clerk who had a history of racism accusations. The U.S. Judicial Conference has tasked its Committee on […] More
Louisiana Man Pleads Not Guilty in Loranger Murder Case On Monday, Daniel Callihan, a man indicted federally and in two states in connection with the murder of a Loranger mother and her child, pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and second-degree kidnapping. Callihan was in court in Tangipahoa Parish for an […] More
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The Importance of Secure Passwords Introduction As people become increasingly reliant on technology for their personal and professional lives, the importance of secure passwords cannot be stressed enough. A weak or compromised password can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as financial records, medical records, and personal communications. This can result in devastating […] More
The Importance of Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions Introduction Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are essential strategies used by companies to expand their business operations by acquiring additional assets or entering new markets. However, the process is complex, and without proper due diligence, companies can expose themselves to significant financial and legal risks. This opinion […] More
The Young Slime Life RICO Gang Case: Challenges that the Fulton County Superior Judge will face Introduction The Young Slime Life RICO gang case has become the longest trial in the history of the state, and many lawyers and former judges claim that it has entered uncharted waters. The recusal of Chief Judge Ural Glanville […] More
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Clearlake Woman Charged with First-Degree Murder for Fatal Shooting On July 10, 2023, Dominique Irene Molina-Dominguez was taken into custody by authorities for fatally shooting 38-year-old DeAndre Grinner at her home on 16th Street in Clearlake, California. Molina-Dominguez had been lying in wait for Grinner, for whom the authorities believe she may have had a […] More
Opinion: Resentencing of Death Row Inmates in California Overview Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has filed motions requesting resentencing hearings for three men on death row in California. This move comes after an ongoing review of death penalty cases, where the District Attorney’s office was accused of unlawfully excluding Black and Jewish jurors from […] More
Investor Sues Jackson Walker LLP Over Ex-Employee’s Secret Relationship with a Former Texas Bankruptcy Judge Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions on Standing Do Not Change the Fact of Real Harm An investor has recently filed a lawsuit against Jackson Walker LLP, claiming that he suffered real harm due to an ex-employee’s secret romantic relationship with […] More
The Legal Battle of Karen Read: Will There Be a Retrial? The Recent Developments The legal saga of Karen Read continues as her lawyers filed a motion this week to argue against a retrial and push to drop two of her three charges. This comes on the heels of the sale of her home by […] More
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Expert Opinion Editorial on the Current State of Cybersecurity Laws Expert Opinion Editorial on the Current State of Cybersecurity Laws The Need for Strong Cybersecurity Laws In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is a critical issue that affects every individual, organization, and government. With the increasing number of cyber-attacks, data breaches, and cybercrimes, there is a […] More
Delay of Texas Death Row Inmate’s Execution: A Rare Incident Delay of Texas Death Row Inmate’s Execution: A Rare Incident Introduction Ruben Gutierrez was only 20 minutes away from being executed when the U.S. Supreme Court granted his request to stay his lethal injection at the state prison in Huntsville. The situation has raised a […] More
The 10th Anniversary of Eric Garner’s Chokehold Death: An Opinion Editorial The 10th Anniversary of Eric Garner’s Chokehold Death: An Opinion Editorial Partly Cloudy Skies Over New York City According to the National Weather Service, cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High 78F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. However, […] More
The Dismissal of Alec Baldwin’s Criminal Charges and the Role of Prosecutors Last week’s dismissal of Alec Baldwin’s criminal charges related to the tragic “Rust” movie shooting has raised concerns around the nuances of case-building and the role of prosecutors. Several legal experts have pointed out that the case is a “glaring example” of the […] More
Riverside County Death Penalty Murder Trial Begins Riverside County jurors have begun hearing testimony in a death penalty murder case that spans over two decades. Terry Cheek, aged 32, was allegedly strangled to death in April 1998, while leaving her home in Jurupa Valley for the night shift at work in San Juan Capistrano. Her […] More