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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech... more +
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech or the press, preventing citizens from peacefully assembling, or interfering with citizens' ability to petition the government for redress of their grievances. The First Amendment is one of the most sacred aspects of the American legal tradition and has spawned a vast body of jurisprudence and commentary. less -
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A Grand Jury Would Indict A Ham Sandwich (but not the person who throws it)!

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In New York, there has been an expression among prosecutors that a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich.  As silly as that sounds in light of the serious nature of an indictment, the expression itself is an indictment of...more

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Court Says Glassdoor Must Disclose Anonymous Reviewers’ Information in Grand Jury Proceedings

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In a case with free speech implications, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on November 8, 2017, affirmed the denial of Glassdoor, Inc.’s motion to quash a grand jury subpoena for the identities of the Glassdoor...more

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