Troy Davis was executed last night, despite maintaining innocence until the end. Read more : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/21/troy-davis-executed_n_975109.html/
Troy Davis was executed last night, despite maintaining innocence until the end. Read more : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/21/troy-davis-executed_n_975109.html/
Dear Friends, Just a few minutes ago, the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles issued its denial of clemency for Troy Davis. As disappointing as this is, the famous Joe Hill quote from before he was executed comes to mind:…
Today the IRS released a Q & A document addressing a number of questions that have been asked by same-sex couples in the three recognition community property states, California, Washington, and Nevada. Here is a sample: Q-1: How do registered…
The annual Lavender Law conference was held in Los Angeles, September 8-10. Lavender Law is an essential gathering for anyone who wants to stay up to date on key developments in LGBT law. I participated in a number of tax…
NCIP Alums: We can’t wait to see you Saturday at the SCU Law Centennial BBQ! We’ve got gourmet desserts and lots of other fun planned for you. Register here today: http://bit.ly/q4w3jI
NCIP’s Breakfast Briefing Series Fall Series is here! Join us Sept. 14th for “The Myth of Fingerprints” with forensic evidence expert Ken Moses. We look forward to seeing you there! Register and get more information here: septemberbreakfastbriefing2011-eorg.eventbrite.com/
NPR did a story on the ongoing debate about the role eyewitness testimony plays in criminal proceedings. For the full story, click on the link below: www.npr.org/2011/08/29/140039620/reliability-of-eyewitness-testimony-under-scrutiny
Calling all NCIP Alums: Reconnect with your fellow alums and NCIP staff at the SCU Law Centennial BBQ on September 10 at noon. See how much we’ve accomplished with the help of students like you! Register here: http://bit.ly/q4w3jI
Big step forward in the case of NCIP client George Souliotes! Read all about it here: latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/08/man-convicted-in-triple-murder-gets-another-chance-to-prove-innocence-.html
In November the U.S. Supreme Court will revisit the use of eyewitness identifications, the first time since 1977. To read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/23/us/23bar.html?_r=2