Tween Girls Stab Friend in Honor of a Chilling Internet Meme
Two young Wisconsin girls are facing adult attempted murder charges in a grisly attack the allegedly made on their friend. The attack was apparently spurred on by their obsession with a fictional internet character. The Background of the Case A gruesome attempted murder seems to have had it’s roots in an internet meme started as a […]
Texas Mortician Receives Early Release From Prison After 1996 Murder
Former undertaker Bernie Tiede was released early from prison upon the recommendation of the District Attorney who prosecuted him. As a Texas criminal appeals attorney explains, Tiede’s case later inspired a 2012 feature film. The Background of the Case Former mortician Bernie Tiede shot and killed a friend of his, 81 year old widow Marjorie Nugent. As […]
Oklahoma Execution Debacle Raises Questions For Texas Deathrow Inmate
Robert James Campbell awaits execution on rape and murder charges in Texas. He has requested a stay from a federal court judge. A Texas federal appeals lawyer explains how a controversial execution in Oklahoma could impact Campbell’s fate. The Basis for Campbell’s Appeal Deathrow inmate Robert James Campbell was convicted of the brutal rape and murder […]
A Pennsylvania Teen Will Face Charges in Juvenile Court For Deadly Crash
In a horrific, fatal crash, 59-year-old Nickolas Zurilla was killed. 16-year-old Tyler Duda was driving. As a Pennsylvania appeal lawyer explains, Duda will now face charges as a juvenile. Our Criminal Appeals Attorney Describes the Background of the CaseAs a Pennsylvania criminal appeals lawyer explains, it’s alleged that 16-year-old Tyler Duda took the keys to his mother’s […]
Controversial New Jersey Gun Law Will Remain in Effect For Now
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take on a challenge to a controversial New Jersey gun law. As a New Jersey appeal attorney can explain, this law limits the ability of New Jersey gun owners to carry their weapons outside the home. The Basic Facts Surrounding New Jersey’s Gun Law As a New Jersey federal appeals […]
The U.S. Supreme Court Makes Major Decision on IQ Testing in Death Penalty Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a landmark decision concerning how state’s can determine mental disabilities in death penalty cases. A Florida appeals attorney explains the background and meaning of the ruling. How the Case Came Before the Court In 1978, Freddie Hall was convicted of murdering Karol Hurst, a 21-year-old pregnant woman. Hall […]
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 […]
Court of Appeals Rules that DuPont Acted in Bad Faith but Did Not Engage in Fraud
E.I du Pont de Nemours & Co. (DuPont), an American chemical company that makes genetically modified crops, recently settled a lawsuit with Monsanto Company (Monsanto), a competitor in the same market. In 1992, Monsanto secured a patent on a genetically engineered trait named Roundup Ready that makes soybean plants immune to a specific herbicide called […]
Federal Judge Blocks Secret Probe into Wisconsin Governors 2012 Recall Election
Shortly after Governor Scott Walker won the June 2012 recall election in Wisconsin, District Attorney John Chisholm launched a secret probe to investigate illegal activity surrounding the election. This secret probe is referred to as a John Doe proceeding and is defined by Wisconsin Statute 968.26 as a proceeding to determine whether a crime has been committed […]
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 […]