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Evidence
Friday, June 13, 2008
By Michael M. Martin

" Michael M. Martin, Distinguished Professor of Law at Fordham Law School, writes that probably no decision by the U.S. Supreme Court except Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals has had as much effect on evidence law as Crawford v. Washington. Recently, the New York Court of Appeals had a chance to review some issues under state law raised by Crawford."

Eastern District Roundup
Friday, June 13, 2008
By Harvey M. Stone and Richard H. Dolan

"Harvey M. Stone and Richard H. Dolan, partners at Schlam Stone & Dolan, write that, among other cases, Judge John Gleeson recently granted a habeas petition based on ineffectiveness of appellate counsel, while Judge Arthur D. Spatt held that plaintiff was not bound by an oral agreement with the government in settlement of his personal injury claims."

OUTSIDE COUNSEL:

FCPA 'Opinion Requests' Key in Enforcement Barrage
Friday, June 13, 2008
By Michael J. Gilbert

" Michael J. Gilbert, a partner at Dechert, writes that Foreing Corrupt Practices Act issues can be complicated and lead to significant uncertainty. Too often companies and their counsel, faced with a potentially problematic transaction, take on themselves the unnecessary burden of predicting the government's eventual view of the situation. Instead, they should consider simply asking. "

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Free With Registration: Saving St. Brigid's
Friday, June 13, 2008
By Thomas Adcock

"Roman Catholic parishioners of a historic church in Manhattan's East Village are fighting a legal struggle against annihilation by wrecking ball, a city epic coming to closure, thanks to the intervention of a mysterious financial savior and in part to attorneys believed by a lay leader to be 'angels from God.' "