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Sixth Circuit Clarifies When Testimony Waives Fifth Amendment Protections

Testifying in one setting raises the specter of waiving one's right against self-incrimination in another proceeding. Read More
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Enormous Conspiracies and Hearsay

The Sixth Circuit agreed with the government that the co-conspirator hearsay exception could cover a conspiracy of thousands. Read More
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Proving Criminal Intent Through Circumstantial Evidence

A Sixth Circuit decision provides a roadmap of key issues on which prosecutors focus in proving criminal intent for healthcare fraud cases. Read More
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Federal Remand Decision Shows Potential Catch-22 for Defendants in CAFA Removals

Defendants removing to federal court under CAFA face a tricky situation in meeting the amount-in-controversy requirement when defending against fail-safe class definitions. Read More
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