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John Tolley: How to Be a Top Trial Lawyer in Your Niche

Attorney at Work

What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. This week, we feature criminal defense lawyer John Tolley , who has tried more than 45 jury trials and handled thousands of cases. .

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International lawyers coalition condemns erosion of protection for legal advocates in letter to UN rights expert

JURIST

The most recent incident highlighted is the controversy caused by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel’s criticism of immigration lawyers for representing migrants and their condemnation of the government’s plans to remove asylum seekers.

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Marco Rubio Claims He Can Kick Lawful Permanent Residents Out Of The US On The Basis Of Their ‘Expected Beliefs;’ Immigration Judge Says ‘Sounds Good’

Above The Law

This isnt speculation or hyperbole its the explicit thought-police justification Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave in immigration court documents for trying to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and green card holder. Rather its someone who works for the DOJ reviewing immigration issues. college campuses.

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Federal appeals court denies emergency stay to Trump administration in wrongful deportation case

JURIST

That order authorized Garcia’s lawyers to depose various officials from the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security.

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Fourth Circuit To DOJ: Bro, Do You Even Law?

Above The Law

There are only five lawyers at the Justice Department willing to put their names on anything at this point, and they’re all working real hard. First up, she ordered the four DHS officials who submitted declarations to sit down with lawyers from the ACLU and answer questions under oath. Okay, that last one is unfair.

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