Crime
When Entrapment Instructions Are Required
An original explanation of federal entrapment law, jury-instruction standards, and why the Ninth Circuit rejected a defendant’s request in an…
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Money
Hardship Discharge of Student Loans: Lessons from a Law Student’s Case
An in-depth look at how a law student obtained a hardship discharge of student loan debt and what it reveals…
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Crime
California’s Arrestee DNA Databank Under High Court Scrutiny
Explores California’s arrestee DNA databank, key court rulings, and ongoing constitutional and privacy battles over genetic collection laws.
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Crime
Retaliatory Arrest Claims After Probable Cause
An original legal explainer on retaliatory arrest claims, probable cause, and the narrow exceptions that can still allow a First…
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Crime
Mistranslated Miranda Warnings and Suppressed Statements
Explores how mistranslated Miranda warnings undermine suspects’ rights, lead to suppressed statements, and prompt calls for standardized translations.
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Crime
Retroactive Protection for Juvenile Offenders After Graham v. Florida
Explores Graham v. Florida, retroactivity of its rule, and its impact on juvenile life without parole sentences in non-homicide cases.
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Digital
Online Contract Wraps: Lessons from a Tablet Fire Sale
A practical guide to shrinkwrap, clickwrap, and browsewrap agreements, using a tablet fire sale dispute to explain how courts assess…
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Worklife
Ninth Circuit Says Dealership Service Staff Earn Overtime
A detailed look at the Ninth Circuit’s overtime ruling for dealership service workers, its clash with the Supreme Court, and…
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Family
Tuition Reimbursement for Disabled Students’ Private Placement
An in-depth guide to when and how parents can obtain reimbursement for privately placing a disabled child when the public…
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Crime
Ninth Circuit Narrows Laser Pointer Sentencing
The Ninth Circuit limited a harsh sentence in a laser-pointer case by focusing on proof of knowledge, intent, and the…
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