Philosophy of law

Author Billy Leland's New Book "The Fall of an Angel" is An Eye-Opening Glimpse into the Mired World of Plea Agreements

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Law, Criminal law, Plea bargain, Probation, Plea, Terminology, Philosophy of law

"This book is a true story that illustrates how the government can breach plea agreements and get away with it," Mr. Leland said about his inspiration for writing.

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  • "This book is a true story that illustrates how the government can breach plea agreements and get away with it," Mr. Leland said about his inspiration for writing.
  • I wanted to illustrate just how the federal justice system coerces defendants into guilty pleas."
  • But when Mr. Leland got to the sentencing phase, the judge sentenced him to a term of twenty-one years and five years of probation.
  • Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and time-consuming issues, and focus on their passion: writing and creating.

Dr. Jerome Corsi Files Criminal And Ethics Complaints Against Special Prosecutor Mueller And His Prosecutorial Staff

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Monday, December 3, 2018
Law, Legal ethics, Government, Prosecution, Philosophy of law, Legal professions, Abuse of the legal system, Disbarment, Practice of law, Prosecutor, Professional responsibility

It alleges violations of various criminal statutes and the District of Columbia Bar Rules of Professional Responsibility.

Key Points: 
  • It alleges violations of various criminal statutes and the District of Columbia Bar Rules of Professional Responsibility.
  • Dr. Corsi is an American hero, not a felon as depicted falsely by Special Counsel Mueller and his prosecutorial staff.
  • To the contrary, it is Mueller and his comrades who must now be held to account under the rule of law and professional ethics."
  • It also demands that Mueller and his prosecutorial staff be disbarred from the practice of law.

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Thursday, November 29, 2018
Legal professional privilege, Secrecy, English law, Legal professional privilege in England and Wales, Confidentiality, Legal professional privilege in Australia, Applied ethics, Law, Philosophy of law

The complainant has requested information about the legal advice sought and received on a planning application to modify a waste storage site at the University of Bath.  The Council refused to provide the information on the basis it attracted legal professional privilege (LPP) and made reference to section 42 of the FOIA and regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR.  The complainant then amended his request to ask only for the question posed by the Council when seeking the legal advice, rather than the advice itself.  The Council maintained its position on the amended request, and considered that the public interest in preserving the confidentiality of LPP outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.
The Commissioner’s decision is that Bath and North East Somerset Council has correctly applied regulation 12(5)(b) to the information request, and that the public interest in maintaining the exception outweighs the public interest in disclosure.
The Commissioner does not require the Council to take any steps.

Key Points: 
  • The complainant has requested information about the legal advice sought and received on a planning application to modify a waste storage site at the University of Bath.
  • The Council refused to provide the information on the basis it attracted legal professional privilege (LPP) and made reference to section 42 of the FOIA and regulation 12(5)(b) of the EIR.
  • The complainant then amended his request to ask only for the question posed by the Council when seeking the legal advice, rather than the advice itself.
  • The Council maintained its position on the amended request, and considered that the public interest in preserving the confidentiality of LPP outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

Highlights - Hearing on the situation of the Rule of Law in Poland - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Thursday, November 22, 2018
Political philosophy, Philosophy of social science, Philosophy of law, Rule of law, Law

A hearing on "The situation of the Rule of Law in Poland, in particular as regards the independence of the judiciary" was organised on 20 November 2018, as a follow-up of the EP Rule of Law mission to Poland that took place from 19 until 21 September 2018.

Key Points: 
  • A hearing on "The situation of the Rule of Law in Poland, in particular as regards the independence of the judiciary" was organised on 20 November 2018, as a follow-up of the EP Rule of Law mission to Poland that took place from 19 until 21 September 2018.
  • The hearing was chaired by Mr Claude Moraes.
  • The Hearing took place within the framework of the Article 7(1) TEU procedure activated by the European Commission on 20 December 2017 in relation to the rule of law situation in Poland.

Philadelphia Bar Foundation Presents Willig, Williams & Davidson with 2018 Pro Bono Award

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Friday, November 16, 2018
Giving, Pro bono, Bono, Economy, Activism, Philosophy of law

PHILADELPHIA, Nov.16, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Willig, Williams & Davidson is proud to announce that the firm has received the Philadelphia Bar Foundation's 2018 Pro Bono Award in recognition of its dedication to providing pro bono legal services to those in need.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov.16, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Willig, Williams & Davidson is proud to announce that the firm has received the Philadelphia Bar Foundation's 2018 Pro Bono Award in recognition of its dedication to providing pro bono legal services to those in need.
  • The Philadelphia Bar Foundation Award honors a public interest attorney working in legal aid in the Philadelphia region and is accompanied by a $2,500 prize.
  • The Pro Bono Award recognizes a local law firm or corporate legal department that engages in significant pro bono work and promotes pro bono volunteerism.
  • About Willig, Williams & Davidson Willig, Williams & Davidson ( http://www.wwdlaw.com ) is one of the largest and most respected union-side labor law firms in the United States.

Trial Lawyer Rusty Hardin Honored as One of Four 'Global Elite Thought Leaders' in the United States

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Monday, October 29, 2018
Enron scandal, Rusty Hardin, Hardin, Lawyer, Human behavior, Law, Philosophy of law

HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Famed Texas trial lawyer Rusty Hardin is one of only four attorneys in the U.S. honored as a 2018 Global Elite Thought Leader in litigation by the international legal research firm Who's Who Legal.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Famed Texas trial lawyer Rusty Hardin is one of only four attorneys in the U.S. honored as a 2018 Global Elite Thought Leader in litigation by the international legal research firm Who's Who Legal.
  • Who's Who Legal listed 825 commercial litigation practitioners across 67 jurisdictions this year, with only a select few named to the Global Elite list.
  • "What an honor to be on this international list," said Mr. Hardin, founder of Rusty Hardin & Associates.
  • Who's Who Legal says: "Rusty Hardin is a Global Elite Thought Leader who enjoys a distinguished reputation for his work on a full range of civil litigation matters.

Arthur C. Silverman, Esq., Noted for Achievements in Building Construction Law

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Construction law, Lawyer, Human behavior, Law, Philosophy of law

Long before joining Rosenberg & Estis, P.C., as head of the firm's building construction group in 2018, Mr. Silverman gained extensive experience in the field of building construction law.

Key Points: 
  • Long before joining Rosenberg & Estis, P.C., as head of the firm's building construction group in 2018, Mr. Silverman gained extensive experience in the field of building construction law.
  • Indeed, he recalls having an understanding of the construction and design process since his early years in high school.
  • Eager to share his industry knowledge and experience, Mr. Silverman authored "Getting the Most for Owners in Construction Contracting" for the Construction Users Roundtable in 2009.
  • Long recognized in construction law among various organizations that rate lawyers' skills, including Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Chambers, and Top Rated Lawyers in Construction, Mr. Silverman currently serves on the Committee on Construction Law with the New York City Bar Association and the Construction Law Committee of the New York Building Congress.

Book from Maryland Smith Fills Gap in Business Law

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Thursday, October 18, 2018
Law, Philosophy of law, Ethics, Clean hands, Equity, Abuse, Unclean, Smith School, Robert H. Smith School of Business, Injustice, Jurisprudence, Robert Smith

Her new book, Judging Equity: The Fusion of Unclean Hands in U.S. Law , explores a safety valve in the legal system designed to correct injustice.

Key Points: 
  • Her new book, Judging Equity: The Fusion of Unclean Hands in U.S. Law , explores a safety valve in the legal system designed to correct injustice.
  • "I do not like the abuse of power, and the abuse of the law is very similar," says Anenson, who now works as a business law professor at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.
  • Pre-orders for her book, more than 10 years in the making, are now available from Cambridge University Press.
  • The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research.

Siebman, Forrest, Burg & Smith Partners Earn National, Statewide Honors

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Law enforcement, Lawyer, Occupations, Human behavior, Philosophy of law, Law

SHERMAN, Texas, Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Accomplished attorneys Clyde M. Siebman and Michael C. Smith from the East Texas-based law firm Siebman, Forrest, Burg & Smith LLP have been named as two of the state's top legal practitioners.

Key Points: 
  • SHERMAN, Texas, Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Accomplished attorneys Clyde M. Siebman and Michael C. Smith from the East Texas-based law firm Siebman, Forrest, Burg & Smith LLP have been named as two of the state's top legal practitioners.
  • Both attorneys claimed spots on the 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list based on their work in intellectual property litigation .
  • Mr. Smith has been selected as one of the state's top lawyers since 2008, and Mr. Siebman has been included since the list debuted in 2003.
  • Mr. Smith leads the Marshall office of Siebman, Forrest, Burg & Smith.

The Villarreal Law Firm, Leading Harlingen Personal Injury Lawyers, Announces New Post About One Step at a Time

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Monday, October 1, 2018
Law, Medical law, Personal injury lawyer, Tort law, Harlingen, Lawyer, Human behavior, Philosophy of law

The new post from Villarreal Law Firm highlights the valuable steps to possibly beginning a personal injury case with the assistance of an attorney.

Key Points: 
  • The new post from Villarreal Law Firm highlights the valuable steps to possibly beginning a personal injury case with the assistance of an attorney.
  • Interested parties can learn more about a Harlingen personal injury lawyer attorney issues as well at https://www.jvlawfirm.net/harlingen/ .
  • Instead, interested persons are urged to identify the best personal injury attorney for them in Harlingen and reach out for a confidential consultation.
  • Contacting an experienced Harlingen personal injury lawyer could be the first step in preparing for a court case, and in fact the step before the first step might be educating oneself online.