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16. September 2009: Unauthorized Recording as Evidence in New York
Question:"Can an unauthorized voice recording of my phone conversation be used in the court of new york or new jersey against me?" ...More
30. July 2009: Serving Due Process to a Defendant You Can't Find
Michigan allows for publication in situations in which the defendant cannot be found to serve with process either by mail or in person. Service of process is codified in the Michigan Court Rules at MCR 2.100. ...More14. April 2009: 9/11 Backlash JetBlue T-Shirt Lawsuit
Since September 11, 2001, there is an alleged pattern of discrimination at airports against people who are perceived as being of Arab descent. The JetBlue lawsuit was such an example. ...More02. June 2008: Patient Access to Psychiatric Medical Records
Question:A patient sees a psychiatrist for several sessions for diagnosed mental illness requiring treatment. The relationship with the psychiatrist ends poorly. The patient no longer sees the psychiatrist but wants to see his psychiatric record, including the psychiatrist's notes from their sessions together. He is told by the psychiatrist's office that copies of the medical records are not made for patients and that the only way he can see them is to make an appointment to go over the records with the doctor at a cost of $75. Is this legal? ...More