Libel and Slander – 1st Amendment
Libel and Slander – 1st Amendment Defamation is a tort that encompasses false statements of fact that harm another’s reputation. There are two basic categories of defamation: (1) libel and…
CounterSpeech Doctrine – 1st Amendment
CounterSpeech Doctrine – 1st Amendment The counterspeech doctrine posits that the proper response to negative speech is to counter it with positive expression. It derives from the theory that audiences,…
When The Prosecution Drops Charges
What Happens If Charges Are Dropped Before Trial? If you are charged with a crime in California, you will face legal action from the state. However, not all hope is…
The Jencks Act – The Ethical, Effective Assistance of Counsel
The Jencks Act and Defending Federal Criminal Cases The origins of this Act are in a 1957 U.S. Supreme Court case called Jencks v. United States, 353 U.S. 657 (1957).…
What is Stoicism? A Definition & Stoic Exercises To Get You Started
What is Stoicism? A Definition & Stoic Exercises To Get You Started Stoic Exercises, Wisdom, and More For those of us who live our lives in the real world, there…
Reichle v. Howards (2012) – Retaliatory Prosecution Claims Against Government Officials – 1st Amendment
Reichle v. Howards (2012) – Retaliatory Prosecution Claims Against Government Officials –1st Amendment By John R. Vile In Reichle v. Howards, 566 U.S. 658 (2012), the U.S. Supreme Court held…
Hartman v. Moore (2006) – Retaliatory Prosecution Claims Against Government Officials – 1st Amendment
Hartman v. Moore (2006) – Retaliatory Prosecution Claims Against Government Officials – 1st Amendment By David L. Hudson Jr. Hartman v. Moore, 547 U.S. 250 (2006), is a decision by…
Using Linux After Windows Is Easier If You Know These 6 Key Differences
Using Linux After Windows Is Easier If You Know These 6 Key Differences The differences between the Linux and Windows command lines can make the transition to Linux difficult for…
4 years later, defiant NJ gym owner declares a win over Murphy
4 years later, defiant NJ gym owner declares a win over Murphy` Four years and six figures in fines after COVID, the New Jersey gym owners who battled state pandemic…
Thompson v. Clark – Malicious Prosecution claim under § 42 U.S.C. 1983 for malicious prosecution
Thomp$on v. Clark – Maliciou$ Pro$ecution The Evil / Incompetent Prosecutor performing meritle$$ ca$e$ against his fiduciary duty § 42 U.S.C. 1983 for malicious prosecution Thompson v. Clark United States…










