The fact that a defendant is a lawyer may be considered in evaluating the effectiveness of his waiver of right to counsel, but is not conclusive.

Feb 28, 2011 By: Westlaw Insider

The fact that a defendant is a lawyer may be considered in evaluating the effectiveness of his waiver of right to counsel,…

Today in 1870: Hiram R. Revels becomes the first black United States Senator

Feb 25, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

In the aftermath of the Civil War and overcoming racially-charged challenges, Hiram Rhodes Revels was elected to the United States Senate as its first black member.

A suspect’s invocation of his or her Miranda right to counsel must be unambiguous and unequivocal.

Feb 25, 2011 By: Westlaw Insider

While a suspect need not speak with the discrimination of an Oxford don, a suspect’s invocation of his or her Miranda right…

Hot Docs: Asking for a Referendum on Lemon?

Feb 24, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

The current Establishment Clause jurisprudence is anything but simple. Just look at the recent Catholic League v. San Francisco opinion. The case…

Dockets on WestlawNext: A massive collection made simple

Feb 24, 2011 By: Jay Shuck

You can now search any of 535 state and federal dockets databases on WestlawNext simply by clicking “Dockets” on the Westlaw home page.

Much of discovery is a fishing expedition of sorts

Feb 24, 2011 By: Westlaw Insider

Although much of discovery is a fishing expedition of sorts, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allow the courts to determine the…

Westlaw tip: Find alternative sources for official court forms

Feb 23, 2011 By: West Reference Attorneys

Search for official court forms on eForms databases, then fill them out online, send them via e-mail, and save them electronically.

Deceit violates a lawyer’s ethical duties.

Feb 23, 2011 By: Westlaw Insider

Deceit violates a lawyer’s ethical duties. In re Crossen, 880 N.E.2d 352 (Mass. 2008) SHARE  

WestlawNext Q&A: A simpler way to navigate a case

Feb 22, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin

The “Go to” menu allows you to directly skip to different sections of the case you’re currently viewing.

Westlaw Jury Verdict of the Week: Student Claims She was Harassed at School

Feb 22, 2011 By: Jury Verdicts

Elhifny v. Gifford (D. Nev.) Harassed Muslim student settles with school for $350K 2009 WL 982239 Settlement Summary 2007 WL 6211389 Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint…

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