“Taking the Fifth”
What does it mean when a person invokes his rights under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution or “takes the Fifth” or “pleads the Fifth” or “lawyers up” as they say in the...
View ArticleHigh Profile Cases Make Some Lawyers Forget Their Obligations
Lindsay Lohan’s search for a new lawyer led to a Chicago Lawyer named Stuart Goldberg. How she found Mr. Goldberg, I don’t know, as his website seems to indicate he specializes in State and Federal...
View ArticlePenn State Coach and his Lawyer Prove Value of the 5th Amendment
I’ve blogged about the Fifth Amendment before. Back in April of last year I wrote a post to explain that while the 5th Amendment is often thought of as a refuge for the guilty, it in fact is there for...
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Louis Vuitton Wins Big in Knock-Off Case That Awarded Attorney’s Fees On Top...
Famed handbag maker and design house stalwart Louis Vuitton won a major victory yesterday in the Second Circuit, the Federal Appeals court covering cases arising out of New York, Connecticut and...
View ArticleSupremes Rule You Must Speak in Order to Remain Silent
A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled that a person who is being interrogated by the police cannot just remain silent in order to invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination, he...
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Proposed Ban on Swastika Not Enforceable
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray held a press conference yesterday to propose a ban on use of the swastika in any location including the air. Joined by Jewish leaders, she made her comments at...
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Silver Verdict Shows Risks of “Right to Remain Silent”
The recent “Guilty” verdict in the criminal trial of powerful NY politician Sheldon Silver sent a lot of loud and clear messages. Many in power in Albany use their positions for personal gain....
View Article“Taking the Fifth”
What does it mean when a person invokes his rights under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution or “takes the Fifth” or “pleads the Fifth” or “lawyers up” as they say in the...
View ArticleHigh Profile Cases Make Some Lawyers Forget Their Obligations
Lindsay Lohan’s search for a new lawyer led to a Chicago Lawyer named Stuart Goldberg. How she found Mr. Goldberg, I don’t know, as his website seems to indicate he specializes in State and Federal...
View ArticlePenn State Coach and his Lawyer Prove Value of the 5th Amendment
I’ve blogged about the Fifth Amendment before. Back in April of last year I wrote a post to explain that while the 5th Amendment is often thought of as a refuge for the guilty, it in fact is there for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Louis Vuitton Wins Big in Knock-Off Case That Awarded Attorney’s Fees On Top...
Famed handbag maker and design house stalwart Louis Vuitton won a major victory yesterday in the Second Circuit, the Federal Appeals court covering cases arising out of New York, Connecticut and...
View ArticleSupremes Rule You Must Speak in Order to Remain Silent
A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled that a person who is being interrogated by the police cannot just remain silent in order to invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination, he...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Proposed Ban on Swastika Not Enforceable
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray held a press conference yesterday to propose a ban on use of the swastika in any location including the air. Joined by Jewish leaders, she made her comments at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Silver Verdict Shows Risks of “Right to Remain Silent”
The recent “Guilty” verdict in the criminal trial of powerful NY politician Sheldon Silver sent a lot of loud and clear messages. Many in power in Albany use their positions for personal gain....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Speaking to the Feds is Always Dangerous and to Be Avoided if Possible
Rumors are swirling that President Trump’s personal lawyers are suggesting to him that he not voluntarily meet with Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller to answer questions in Mueller’s Russia probe. Of...
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