This article previously appeared in The Constitutionalist (Sept. 2006). It is reprinted with permission. By Thomas H. Segars The Sixth Amendment provides the accused in all criminal prosecutions with the right to have “the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.” Separate and apart from the more familiar, effective assistance of counsel […]
This article previously appeared in The Constitutionalist (Sept. 2006). It is reprinted with permission. By Sarah K. Chasnovitz The makeup of the Court has changed significantly since its last foray into the disputed coexistence of campaign finance laws and the First Amendment. In 2003, Justice O’Connor cast the deciding vote […]
George Sanderson was quoted in the Aug. 25, 2006 Triangle Business Journal article titled “High Court Finding Bolsters Joint Venture Pricing Power.” The article appeared in the Journal’s special section “Five Rulings Your Business Needs to Know” and discusses the United States Supreme Court’s decision last term in Texaco, Inc. […]
Leslie C. Packer was named the 2006—07 chair of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel’s (FDCC) Drug, Device, and Biotechnology Section. The appointment was confirmed at the FDCC’s annual meeting held July 23—30. The FDCC is composed of leaders in the legal profession. Members are committed to promoting knowledge, […]