Month / December 2009
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Warrantless Search of Cell Phone Violates 4th Amendment
A case in Ohio‘s Supreme Court recently set forth a framework for protection against the unlawful search & seizure of a suspect‘s cell phone. The case hopefully signifies a legal trend that…
December 31, 2009 -
Federal Criminal Immigration Cases Reach Record High
Federal prosecution for immigration violations reached a record high of 169,612 in 2009. According to the study out of Syracuse University, this number represents more than ½ of all criminal cases brought…
December 29, 2009 -
Punitive Damages in New Mexico: What is Reasonable?
The $100 million award of punitive damages against British Petroleum for workers injured by a toxic chemical release raise some interesting issues for New Mexico law. The federal court case in Texas…
December 28, 2009 -
First Time DWI: What to Expect in New Mexico?
DWI/DUI is taken very seriously in New Mexico. Strict DWI/DUI enforcement is intended to deter drunk driving. As such, the laws are very strictly enforced throughout New Mexico and the consequences of…
December 27, 2009 -
Workers Receive $100 Million in Punitive Damages for Injuries Suffered From Chemical Exposure
Ten British Petroleum workers were awarded $100 million dollars by a federal jury for injuries and damages related to contamination at one of the company‘s plants. According to reports, all but $300,000…
December 26, 2009 -
What is a Domestic Violence Order of Protection?
An order of protection is a type of restraining order issued to protect victims of domestic violence that is authorized by the Family Violence Protection Act. An Order of Protection basically prohibits…
December 21, 2009 -
Injured Child and Family Awarded $31 Million for Birth Injuries Resulting from Medical Negligence
An Ohio jury awarded an 8 year old and his family the largest medical malpractice award in the state‘s history. The 8 year old child, Leondo Stanziano, suffers from cerebral palsy as…
December 18, 2009 -
Paxil Settlements Near $1 Billion
GlaxoSmithKline has paid around $1 billion in Paxil settlements for litigation related to birth defects, suicides, and addiction as well as some non-medical related litigation. There remain 600 birth defect lawsuits pending…
December 15, 2009 -
Consequences of a Finding of Domestic Violence in Family Court
After an alleged victim (the Protected Party) of domestic violence has filed a Petition for Order of Protection and the Temporary Order of Protection has been entered preventing the alleged abuser (the…
December 15, 2009 -
Police Questioning Must Stop When Basis for Traffic Stop Found Lacking But…
In U.S. v. Pena-Montes, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the legality of questioning under the 4th Amendment of an individual following a traffic stop. The case involved the prosecution of…
December 13, 2009
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