By Michael P.Stone, Esq. 2013 was a big year for the rights of workers in California. Led by Governor Jerry Brown and a Democratic supermajority in the state Legislature, California this year passed groundbreaking laws that led the country on workers’ rights. But 2014 is going to be even better […]
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MICHAEL L. RAINS Principal Attorney RAINS LUCIA STERN On March 21, 2009, four Oakland police officers were killed. In the aftermath, a captain and lieutenant were demoted. Their demotions have now been overturned. This is the conclusion of that story. For Part 1 of this article, please see the November […]
MICHAEL L. RAINS Principal Attorney RAINS LUCIA STERN On March 21, 2009, four Oakland police officers were killed. In the aftermath, a captain and lieutenant were demoted. Their demotions have now been overturned. This is the story. I have been representing cops for 30 years and have probably never been […]
STUART D. ADAMS, ESQ. Partner ADAMS, FERRONE & FERRONE The U.S. Border Patrol apprehends literally hundreds, if not thousands, of people entering the U.S. illegally on a daily basis. On July 26, 2011, BPA Luis Fonseca was on duty in the San Ysidro Border Crossing station, working as the Officer […]
What Happens When Federal Officers Are Accused of Committing State Crimes While Performing Their Federal Duties? by Michael P. Stone* and Jeremy Warren* This article explores the immunity of federal officers and agents when they are targeted in state criminal investigations and prosecutions. Of obvious interest to federal government officers […]