Defense lawyers oppose jury trials resuming

Cold case, immigration, SLAPP round out roundup

Steve Lash//June 8, 2020//

Cold case, immigration, SLAPP round out roundup

Steve Lash//June 8, 2020//

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Welcome to Monday the 67th anniversary of the Supreme Court upholding the District of Columbia’s criminal prohibition on restaurant’s refusing to serve black customers.

Here are some news items to get your week started.

— Criminal defense lawyers call resuming trials “reckless and irresponsible.”

— Texas prosecutor withdraws cold capital case, cites blurred memories of witnesses to 1979 killing.

— Should immigration lawyers dissuade clients from joining peaceful protests?

— Thailand court slaps down poultry company’s defamation allegation against critic.

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