Nicole M. Kaplan

Spring Seminar – Planting the Seeds of Knowledge

It’s our favorite time of year – training time! Come hang out in the garden and gather some knowledge from

Habeas. It’s a twisted procedural maze. It feels like there is no escape. And a second or successive petition is

Amendments to the evidence rules took effect December 1. There is a new rule for illustrative aids that are not

The Supreme Court has granted cert in Esteras v. United States, 23-7483. Section 3583(e) of Title 18 states what §

In a case sure to confound philosophers as well as criminal law practitioners, the Supreme Court granted certiorari today in

One if by land and two if by sea, no more acquitted conduct for thee! The Sentencing Commission voted to

Listen up, you raw recruits (and seasoned veterans)! The Federal Defender wants you! Come brush up on the basics, hone

Retroactive Guideline changes are here! And so are changes to the artist formerly known as compassionate release (now reductions in

We don’t often feature unpublished opinions, but this one is too good to pass up. Congratulations to Leigh Ann Webster