Many people might have a pretty clear image of what corruption and bribery is and who can commit such acts. The reality is not so clear. Background Percoco v. United States involved the longtime friend and aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Jos ...
Death by Firing Squad: Nance v. Ward
Background In 1993, Michael Wade Nance attempted to rob a bank and killed an innocent bystander in the process of fleeing the scene. In 1997, Nance’s case was held in trial court in which a jury convicted him of murder and sentenced him to the death pe ...
Trespass and the Rule of Capture: Briggs v. Southwestern Energy
Background Adam Briggs, Paula Briggs, Joshua Briggs, and Sarah H. Briggs are all owners of property in Harford Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Their property lays adjacent to property leased by Southwestern Energy (SWN), a U.S. natural gas ...
Comcast Corp v. National Association Of African American-Owned Media
Facts of the Case In February of 2015, National Association of African American Owned Media (NAAAOM) and Entertainment Studios Networks (ESN), both owned by Byron Allen, filed suit against Comcast Corp. ESN and NAAAOM are “100% African-American owned” ...