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Mexico Files Amicus Brief in Arizona Immigration Litigation

Oct 19, 2010 By: West Reference Attorneys

Arizona’s controversial new immigration law continues to yield interesting story lines. You may remember that the United States Department of Justice sued Arizona, seeking to invalidate several sections of the new law, which resulted in a preliminary injunction granted by an Arizona Federal District Court Judge in July.

Today’s top bankruptcy news: Westlaw News & Insight

Oct 19, 2010 By: Jon Hanke

Westlaw News & Insight – Bankruptcy features Reuters Legal News, original content, analysis from respected authors, and high-value material from Westlaw.

Immigrant visa processing delays? Get the scoop on Westlaw

Oct 19, 2010 By: Jon Hanke

The State Department issues a monthly visa bulletin with processing updates for particular visa categories. Here’s how to find it.

Westlaw Jury Verdict of the Week: Student Claims Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Oct 19, 2010 By: Jury Verdicts

In Re R.H. (Calif. Super.) Student says she was discriminated against due to sexual orientation, settles for $25K 2009 WL 6763566 Settlement Summary Note: The

West Headnote of the Day – October 19, 2010

Oct 19, 2010 By: Westlaw Insider

110 Criminal Law 110XXXI Counsel 110XXXI(B) Right of Defendant to Counsel 110XXXI(B)5 Procedure and Affirmative Duties by Court in Protection of Right

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Oct 18, 2010 By: Jon Hanke

Have you ever searched for timely legal news online, only to stumble into a pit filled with 12 angry bloggers? Now, Westlaw has a better way to get the legal news you need – no subscription required.

West Headnote of the Day – October 18, 2010

Oct 18, 2010 By: Westlaw Insider

382T Trademarks 382TIII Similarity Between Marks; Likelihood of Confusion 382Tk1093 Relationship Between Marks 382Tk1096 k. Particular Marks, Similarity or Confusion Involving. Use

Use the new Find command for more accurate citation searches

Oct 15, 2010 By: Jon Hanke

If you’re searching for a specific document by citation, try typing the new Find command (fi: or find:) in front of your citation.

Today in 1991: Clarence Thomas narrowly confirmed to Supreme Court

Oct 15, 2010 By: Jon Hanke

Thomas bitterly denied Anita Hill’s allegations of sexual harassment, and in the end, 52 senators gave him the benefit of the doubt – the narrowest margin of victory for a Supreme Court justice in over 100 years.

West Headnote of the Day – October 15, 2010

Oct 15, 2010 By: Westlaw Insider

410 Witnesses 410IV Credibility and Impeachment 410IV(C) Interest and Bias of Witness 410k372 Cross-Examination to Show Interest or Bias 410k372(1) k. In

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