Rep. Johnnie Bell (D-Glasgow) is again proposing his bill to expand post-conviction DNA testing hoping that the legislation will finally make it through the legislative process in the 2013 session. Bell has proposed similar bills three times, one of which…
Advanced PCT Training Friday, February 8, 2013 9:00am – 4:00pm Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 Register Online Now Get More Information You are invited to attend an "Advanced PCT Training" seminar…
Right after being sworn in as the new Lake County State’s Attorney, Mike Nerheim announced he is creating an independent Case Review panel. The panel, which will be appointed by Nerheim, will review criminal cases where there is a question…
Save The Date Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. and Santa Clara High Tech Law Institute will host “Advanced PCT Training,” featuring Carol Bidwell and David Reed, US Consultants to WIPO on PCT matters with extensive PCT experience. In addition, Edward…
The Oregon Supreme Court unanimously ruled earlier this month to change the way that eyewitness identification can be used in criminal trials. The ruling shifts the burden of proof to prosecutors. The prosecution must now show that identification evidence is…
Last week, our International Human Rights Clinic signed-on to a coalition letter totheU.S. government urging constructive engagement in the UN review process of the Standard Minimum Rules (SMR) for the Treatment of Prisoners. The letter encourages the United States government…
The Supreme Court of the United States has granted cert petitions in two same-sex marriage cases, Perry v. Hollingsworth (previously Perry v. Brown) and Windsor v. United States. Perry is the case challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 8 and Windsor…
Law Career Services let us know of two open patent positions for aspiring patent lawyers. A summary of the positions are below, but check out Symplicity for more details. Patent Associate/Patent Agent/2L or 3L law student Employer: Levine…
The California Supreme Court refused to overturn the conviction of William Richards, 63, even though the forensic evidence used to convict him of murdering his wife has been discredited. Richards, who is serving a life sentence, was convicted using a…
Popular Culture Assn/American Culture Assn 2013 National Conference March 27-30, 2013 Wardman Park Marriott Washington, D.C. Call for Papers—Law and Popular Culture Area The Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association is seeking paper or panel discussion proposals examining the law…