Professor William KAplin agreed to speak with WUSF radio in Tampa this afternoon from his home in D.C. for an interview about free speech. A Tampa man has been charged with mutilating a flag. What does the law say about flag burning versus flag mutilating and what free speech issues come to the forefront.
Florida’s First Law School: History of Stetson University College of Law
Professor Swygert’s hardcover book is available for first on the MSN shopping website.
Ellerman Cites Libby in Plea for Sentence Leniency
Dean Ellen Podgor was quoted in several media outlets regarding the Libby sentence and the use and effectiveness of a “Libby motion” in courts around the country.
Dean Ellen Podgor was quoted in Sentencing Law and Policy regarding the Libby motion.
Coming up Empty
Professor Lee Coppock spoke with reporter Tom Zucco at the St. Petersburg Times for a story about an insurance company that is suing a paraplegic man who has no money for $103,000 in costs. The crippled man was the passenger in an accident in 2004 and sued the driver, who was cited by the FHP for reckless driving. The court found in favor of the driver.
Still More Sentencing Arguments for Defendants from the Bush Administration
Dean Ellen Podgor’s remarks on the Libby case continue to be widely cited, today appeareding in Newsday, Sentencing Law and Policy, and again in the Wall Street Journal blog.
Dean Podgortalked with the Scott Farrell radio program on NewsTalk AM 1040 regarding Libby and sentencing guidelines. The show aired between 6-8pm on AM 1040 and also streams on the web.
A White-Collar Defense Doesn’t Come Cheap
The Wall Street Journal blog by Peter Lattman references the White Collar Crime Blog authored by Dean Ellen S. Podgor
Band-Aid Bandit Asks To Be Tried Again
Professor Charles Rose spoke with Elaine Silvestrini at the Tampa Tribune regarding the Band-Aid Bandit bank robber case (sentenced to 149 years in prison in June).
Bush Hypocrisy
Dean Ellen Podgor was quoted in several media outlets regarding the Libby sentence, including the Houston Chronicle, the L.A. Times, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fox Q13. the International Herald Tribune, San Diego Independent Media, All Spin Zone and others.
Bush Rationale on Libby Stirs Legal Debate
Dean Ellen Podgor was quoted in several media outlets regarding the Libby sentence, including the Houston Chronicle, the L.A. Times, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fox Q13. the International Herald Tribune, San Diego Independent Media, All Spin Zone and others.
Bush Rationale on Libby Stirs Legal Debate
Dean Ellen Podgor was quoted in several media outlets regarding the Libby sentence, including the Houston Chronicle, the L.A. Times, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fox Q13. the International Herald Tribune, San Diego Independent Media, All Spin Zone and others.