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US federal appeals court rules seizure of 700 safety deposit boxes unconstitutional

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the seizure of 700 safety deposit boxes under the process of civil asset forfeiture went beyond the warrant issued and violated the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable search and seizure.

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Lawyer Shoots, Kills Self, Former Daughter-In-Law, And Her Attorney During Child Custody Deposition

Above The Law

The post Lawyer Shoots, Kills Self, Former Daughter-In-Law, And Her Attorney During Child Custody Deposition appeared first on Above the Law. Two lawyers and a client are dead as a result of this tragic murder-suicide.

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Elon Musk’s Attorney Responds To Sanctions Motion Over Messy Deposition

Above The Law

The post Elon Musk’s Attorney Responds To Sanctions Motion Over Messy Deposition appeared first on Above the Law. These actions may not be sanctionable, but nothing about this is helping Musk's case.

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Old School Certificates Of Deposit Now Have Returns Over 5% And Nostalgia For The Silent Generation

Above The Law

The post Old School Certificates Of Deposit Now Have Returns Over 5% And Nostalgia For The Silent Generation appeared first on Above the Law. There are certainly worse things to do with a chunk of your money at this moment in history.

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Empower Your Firm: The Modern Guide To Litigation Financing

Expert witnesses, depositions, staffing, and a long list of other expenses can limit your firm’s options. From multimillion-dollar funding, to no-interest deferred payment options for your court reporting and deposition needs, our guide walks you through the entire process. Litigation is expensive.

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Columbia Law School Professor Banned From Depositions Over Allegations Of Abusive Behavior

Above The Law

The post Columbia Law School Professor Banned From Depositions Over Allegations Of Abusive Behavior appeared first on Above the Law. There's a lot of history between these parties.

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It’s Always Groundhog Day When It Comes To Depositions

Above The Law

The post It’s Always Groundhog Day When It Comes To Depositions appeared first on Above the Law. Notes to my (legal) self.