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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down FCC Forfeiture Order, Holds That It Violates Seventh Amendment Right to a Jury Trial

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On April 17, 2025, the Fifth Circuit issued an opinion (“Op.”) holding unconstitutional a Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) enforcement order. In that order, the Commission imposed civil penalties against...more

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Split Ninth Circuit Opinion Imposes Due Process Requirements for “In Rem” Forfeiture of Foreign Assets

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In United States v. Nasri, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that the U.S. government must satisfy Due Process requirements before it can seek civil forfeiture of assets located abroad. The 2-1 split panel...more

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Notice of Appeal - Spring 2021

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Precedential Opinions of Note - Government Must Prove Falsity Under Any Objectively Reasonable Standard - United States v. Harra (January 12, 2021), No. 19-1105 http://www2.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/191105p.pdf Unanimous...more

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Forfeitures for Ordinance Violations - When Are They Excessive?

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An age-old problem faced by municipal officials is what to do about residents and landowners who fail to take care of their properties and allow junk, debris, and other unsightly items to accumulate.  This often leads to...more

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