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Beards and Brady (i.e., religious freedom and criminal procedure)

SCOTUSBlog

Convicted CEO asks justices whether Brady imposes a due diligence requirement on defendants. United States , the justices are asked to decide whether a due diligence requirement exists for defendants advancing claims under Brady v. Muslim prisoner argues that Georgia corrections’ limit on beard lengths violates his religious exercise.

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Supreme Court will answer teed-up bail questions and decide felony-murder resentencing issue; it depublishes arbitration opinion

At the Lectern

The cases concern resentencing a defendant whose felony-murder conviction is tossed under subsequent legislation narrowing the felony-murder rule. Specifically, the issue is whether a court, when resentencing for the felony underlying the vacated felony-murder conviction, can include an enhancement related to the underlying felony.

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Another DOJ Self-Disclosure Policy – This time for M&A Lawyers

FDA Law Blog

As noted in our earlier blog post , the FDC Act contains an automatic escalation clause that promotes a second violation of the Act to a felony, even if there was no intent to defraud or mislead involved in the second violation.

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An Inside Look into Incarcerated Education

Blackstone Career Institute

Getting Started on Incarcerated Education Once students have taken the necessary steps to improve their educational background and grow in knowledge, they should remain diligent about their studies by completing the 14 volumes in the program, which will be mailed via USPS.

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Caila A Coleman: 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Field

The Estrin Report

On the criminal side, I handle low level misdemeanors up to felonies. Diligence: keep going even if you “fail.” Being diligent doesn’t mean to keep going even if you are tired, it’s about being wise about when to take a moment for yourself and when to get back into the game. You are a successful attorney.

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The Essential Purpose of Legal Writing: Importance, Types & Strategies

Legal Writing Launch

Lawyers must investigate precedents, laws, and case facts diligently to build a solid foundation for their arguments. Clear communication ensures that the drafter conveys accurately the intended message. Research and Fact-Gathering Thorough research and meticulous fact-gathering form the backbone of legal writing.

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Advertising for CBD – Safe for Broadcasters?

Broadcast Law Blog

Possession and distribution is a felony under federal law, as is the use of radio, TV or the Internet to facilitate that distribution. After all, there are plenty of products being advertised on the radio where the broadcaster has never thought to inquire as to whether the product was legally manufactured.

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