Mercks Lawyers Scolded for Failure to Inform New Jersey Appellate Court of a Settlement
Merck & Co., Inc. (Merck), headquartered in New Jersey, is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Merck is committed to improving health and well-being around the world and has developed a plethora of prescription medications and vaccines. However, like other pharmaceutical companies in its industry, Merck has also been privy to its fair […]
A New Emerging Loophole to Attorney-Client Privilege
According to a survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2007, 43% of fraud detected in American corporations was due to whistleblowers, whereas professional auditors constituted only 19%. With the government providing more incentives to employees for blowing the whistle on their employers questionably illegal activities, corporate executives are becoming unsure about whom they can trust. A corporations team […]
New Advocacy Group Fights for Lesser Punishments for Financial Crimes
Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) is an advocacy group that fights for smart sentencing laws that protect public safety. Although they typically represent the interests of prisoners who have been subject to strict prison sentences for drug related crimes, they have recently launched a campaign to promote lighter punishments for financial crimes. In the aftermath […]
Florida’s Governor Rick Scott Agrees to Support Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Extract for Medical Use
Florida Governor Rick Scott has indicated he will sign a law legalizing a certain form of marijuana for medical use. As a Florida appeals attorney can explain, this represents a victory for proponents of medical marijuana though Governor Scott still opposes full medical marijuana legalization. The Background Behind Recent Medical Marijuana Legislation The Republican-controlled Florida House […]
Still Awaiting Justice for Colorados Horrific Movie Theater Shooting
On July 20, 2012 the entire Nation was struck with terror when news stations on almost every channel reported the mass shooting that occurred in a Colorado movie theater during the midnight screening of the movie The Dark Knight Rises. James Eagan Holmes walked into the movie theater dressed in combat clothing and shot at the […]
5 Things You Didnt Know About Habeas Corpus Relief
“Habeas corpus” is a term that originated in English common law. It is meant to protect individuals from being illegally imprisoned. Someone held in custody can file a petition requiring the custodian to provide adequate legal justification for detention. If the custodian cannot do so, the court can order that the detainee be released. In […]
Deathrow Inmate Loses Appeal But State Is Not Yet Equipped to Execute Him
Convicted Nebraska cult killer Michael Ryan recently lost his appeal to stay his execution. As a Nebraska appeals attorney discusses, despite this loss, the state is still not ready to execute him. The Facts Leading Up to Ryan’s Conviction Michael Ryan was convicted of the brutal torture and murder of James Thimm in 1985. Ryan, a […]
Vanished: Ray Gricar
Ray Gricar, Gone Without a Trace: Ray Gricar was a successful prosecutor who was later elected district attorney in Pennsylvania. He had been practicing law since 1985, and by the time his career reached its 20-year mark, he had prosecuted many notable and high profile cases. He planned on not running for reelection of district […]
Amanda Knox Convicted Again
After reading Amanda Knox’s book, Waiting to Be Heard, most people, especially Americans, would probably agree that she was simply living in the wrong place at the wrong time. Most people would probably also agree that maybe the way she handled the situation when she first found out her roommate had been murdered was not […]
Release Cornealious Michael Anderson III From Prison– Electronic Petition
Electronic Petition to Release Cornealious Michael Anderson III If you’ve been following our blog, you already know all about Mike Anderson. Find a petition for release on Change.org, please take a minute to sign it. To recap, Mr. Anderson was involved with the robbery of a fast food restaurant a little over a decade ago. […]
