New legal issue: Payment for child porn victims
MINNEAPOLIS — It’s been more than a decade since “Amy,” as she’s known in court papers, was first sexually abused by her uncle. The abuse ended long ago and he’s in prison, but the pictures he made when she was 8 or 9 are among the most widely circulated child pornography images online.
Hiscock&Barclay LLP name Twietmeyer partner 
The law firm of Hiscock&Barclay LLP announced that Don H. Twietmeyer recently was named a partner to the firm.
NYSBA Empire State Counsel luncheon
Empire State Counsel honorees were feted last week during a luncheon held in conjunction with the New York State Bar Association’s annual meeting in Manhattan.
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Speculation over whether the U.S. Supreme Court will start its next term with or without Justice John Paul Stevens has been swirling ever since it was reported that he hired only one clerk for next term instead of the usual four.
LegalTech 2010 got off to a busy start, with lawyers and tech experts crowding exhibit halls and conference rooms to find out the latest news on e-discovery and legal technology services and products.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Obama administration is suggesting the U.S. Supreme Court dismiss a case that tests whether a federal judge can order Guantanamo Bay detainees released in the United States. The move follows Switzerland’s decision to accept two detained Chinese Muslim brothers, one of whom had been cleared for release but had no place to [...]
The Al Sigl Community of Agencies is asking the recipients of 450,000 blue envelopes to send just $1 as the nonprofit kicks off its annual Just One fundraising campaign.
LOCKPORT — Police didn’t have to wear out any shoe leather tracking down Christopher Crego.
GARDEN CITY — The grandson of President Richard Nixon is among seven Republicans seeking the nomination to challenge an incumbent Democratic congressman on Long Island.
NEW YORK CITY — American International Group says Steven Udvar-Hazy is stepping down as CEO and director of the insurer’s aircraft leasing unit.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd says he has reached an impasse on bipartisan negotiations over a financial regulation bill. He says he intends to propose his own bill later this month.
The new federal hate crimes law is being challenged by a group of pastors and a conservative organization, who claim the law violates several provisions of the Constitution.
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Commentary
There is nothing political about this week’s column. In fact, it is truly bipartisan and should appeal to everyone without regard to political persuasion or affiliation.
1. Learn the tendencies and practices of the judge in front of whom you are arguing, and focus your argument accordingly.
Throughout 2009, the nation’s capital and credit markets remained tightly constrained in the aftermath of the collapse of the financial industry in late 2008.