FAA Dashes Amazon’s Hopes for Drone Delivery, At Least For Now
In a recent ruling, the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, has banned the use of drones for commercial purposes. A federal appeals lawyer discusses the ruling and its impact on Amazon or other commercial shippers. Would you like to read about: Common Florida Appellate Lawyer Terminology To Know: Appeals Attorneys in Florida The FAA’s Role in […]
Supreme Court Rules Police Cannot Search Suspects’ Cell Phone Without Warrant
The U.S. Supreme Court has recently ruled on a case that will have wide impact on the way law enforcement collects evidence in the digital age. As a federal appeals lawyer discusses, warrantless searches of a suspect’s cell phone have been held unconstitutional in most cases. Would you like to read about: Federal Appeals Court Denies Terrorism […]
California Ex-Mayor Involved in Alleged Murder-Suicide
The ex-mayor of a small town in California was found dead along with his wife. As a federal appeals lawyer in California explains, the wife was apparently suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s. The Victims in the Case 73-year-old Vaso Medigovich was the former mayor of Corte Madera. He and his wife Meredithe had retired to the affluent Park […]
Court Rules That Jodi Arias May Still Face Death Penalty
The lawyers for Jodi Arias have lost their attempt to have the death penalty removed from the table of options for her sentencing. An Arizona federal appeals lawyer explains the basis for the defense’s request and what’s next for Arias. Would you like to read about: Death Penalty or Life in Prison for Jodi Arias? Recent Developments in […]
U.S. Supreme Court Deals Harsh Blow to Big Tobacco in Florida Lawsuits
Litigation by individual smokers and tobacco companies has been winding its way through the Florida courts for more than two decades. As a Florida federal appeals attorney explains, the U.S. Supreme Court has just weighed in with a decision that could cost tobacco companies tens of millions of dollars. Would you like to read about: U.S. Supreme Court […]
New York’s Governor Attempts to Put the Breaks on Bill to Legalize Medicinal Marijuana
New York is poised to pass a bill that would legalize marijuana for medical use. Governor Andrew Cuomo has raised concerns about the bill as is, and as an appeallate lawyer can explain, this may delay passage. Would you like to read about: Decriminalization and Legalization of Marijuana What’s in New York’s Compassionate Care Act […]
Supreme Court Rejects Argument About Drugs Used In Lethal Injection
Since a botched execution in Oklahoma earlier this year, controversy has surrounded the composition and source of drugs used in lethal injections. As a federal appeals attorney explains, the U.S. Supreme Court has just rejected a Texas inmate’s bid to halt his execution. The Basis for the Appeal Convicted murder Robert James Campbell sits on death row […]
Florida High Court Rejects Death Row Inmate’s Appeal Claiming Mental Disability
The Florida high court has rejected an 11th-hour appeal for a stay of execution for a convicted murderer. An appeals attorney explains the background of the case and what’s next for the inmate. Florida Appeals Attorney Explains the Background of the Case63-year-old John Ruthell Henry has been on death row for 27 years. He has allegedly killed three […]
Florida May Become First Southeast State To Legalize Medical Marijuana
As an appeals lawyer discusses, Florida may well become the twenty-third state to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. Although the measure must still be voted on and signed into law, marijuana entrepreneurs are hopeful. Would you like to read about: Florida’s Governor Rick Scott Agrees to Support Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Extract for Medical Use The State […]
Federal Appeals Court Denies Terrorism Suspect Access to Government Files Used Against Him
As an Illinois appeals attorney can explain, a U.S. Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court’s opinion that would have allowed a terrorism suspect access to evidence gathered against him. The case illustrates an ongoing controversy between lawyers for suspected terrorists and the Justice Department. Would you like to read about: Role of a criminal appeal […]