Recently universities have struggled to reexamine their obligations under the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Civil Rights’ “Dear Colleague Letter,” which emphasized that avoiding discrimination against women requires aggressive and effective responses to sexual assault on campus. Across the country, schools have tried to...
This month the CEO of United Airlines resigned amid allegations that United had attempted to curry favor with the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey by running a regular flight from Newark to South Carolina so that the official, David Samson,...
“Don’t talk to law enforcement without consulting a lawyer” is simple advice. Anyone can follow it. Most of us understand why it’s a good idea. But too many people reject the advice because of a common and misplaced fear. It’s the fear that if they...
The California Department of Corrections, in a settlement of a long-running lawsuit brought by prisoners, has agreed to reduce dramatically the number of inmates held in solitary confinement. This is a reform that prisoners, academics, mental health professionals and religious activists have been seeking for decades, and it...
For those still on the fence about Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, I should lay my cards on the table now, and say that I’d vote them both into the Hall of Fame without a moment’s hesitation. If you play or love the game, and...
David Mark worked at a real state and investment company and suspected the company’s involvement in a large-scale mortgage fraud scheme. He and his girlfriend voluntarily reached out to the FBI. After FBI agents and an AUSA interviewed, Mark understandably expressed concern of prosecution. The...
Have you ever watched a trained detection dog at work? It’s an impressive sight. As we all know, the canine nose is one of the most sensitive chemical detectors the world has ever seen, and dogs can be trained to deploy it to sniff out...
People make mistakes. Sometimes mistakes lead to criminal convictions and a criminal record. This may prevent you from getting a job, getting into school, obtaining a bank loan, and other benefits. Many employers conduct criminal background checks. Recently Ken White wrote about how people with federal...
As criminal practitioners know, many states have well-defined procedures for expunging and sealing criminal convictions. California, for instance, allows defendants who have successfully completed probation in some cases to apply for reduction of charges and dismissal of their cases, a procedure that is routine and form-based...