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The video replay of the Federal Criminal Practice Seminar dates have been scheduled. Please see the attached notice for further information. If you have any questions, please contact Christine Sason at (216) 522-4856.
Notice of 2013 Federal Criminal Practice Seminar Video Replay
The FCC has approved new rules aimed to bring down the high rates presently charged by telephone companies at prisons for interstate long-distance calls. The exorbitant costs charged to inmates and their families (some cases $17 for a 15 minute call) prohibits the inmate from maintaining contact with family and friends during their incarceration. Studies have shown that there is a lower rate of recidivism with inmates who keep regular contact with family and friends during the incarceration. ...
The Sixth Circuit has vacated its earlier ruling in United States v. Blewett regarding full retroactivity of the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. It will be holding its en banc argument in the case on October 9, 2013. Because the earlier ruling has such broad implications for hundreds of individuals who are presently incarcerated, we will continue to update this posting. US v Blewett, Order of 07-11-2013
It's that time again! The Federal Criminal Practice Seminar is set for Friday, August 16, 2013, at Sammy's One Cleveland Center, 1375 East 9th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. For more information and registration form please see Training/Events - Local Seminars & Events.