Ciavarella denies suggestion he’s stepping down Jun 20, 2008
Judge Joseph Augello said the judges only discussed reassessment during the meeting, which was referred to on official schedules by the French term, Court En Banc. Reassessment only, Augello said. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Luzerne County’s judges to hold closed-door session today Jun 19, 2008
Ciavarella was elected to the post at such a meeting, referred to on official schedules by the French term, Court En Banc, in December 2006, succeeding current Senior Judge Michael T. Conahan. The FBI and IRS are investigating financial ties between Ciavarella and Conahan and prominent attorney Robert J. Powell, who until recently owned a stake in Pennsylvania Child Care LLC, the firm that has made millions leasing a juvenile detention center to the county. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
What's Next for Kozinski? Jun 13, 2008
Beyond the obvious questions that arise from having a tribunal of Kozinski's colleagues -- who would need his vote on every en banc panel -- pass judgment on his behavior, the current and former chief judges have a particularly thorny past when it comes to judicial discipline. After Los Angeles U.S. District Judge Manuel Real was accused of improperly interfering in a bankruptcy case to protect a probationer he was supervising, Schroeder at first dismissed the complaint without appointing a... (Law.com)
Divided 2nd Circuit Denies Hearing by Full Court in Bias Case Jun 13, 2008
A sharply divided 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has declined to rehear en banc a controversial Title VII case that may be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court ... But one 2nd Circuit judge thought the issue should be reheard en banc and asked for a poll of all active judges ... Three days prior to the filing of opinions against and for rehearing en banc, the three-judge panel withdrew its summary order and issued a per curiam opinion adopting the reasoning of Arterton. (Law.com)
Governor Commutes Killer's Sentence Jun 10, 2008
"In this regard, a few days before Walton's initial scheduled execution date of May 28, 2003, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia granted Walton a stay of execution in order to determine Walton's mental competence. In July 2003, following extensive submission of evidence about Walton's mental state from 1997 through 2003, the court ruled that he was competent to be executed. A three-judge panel of appellate judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth... (WTVR.com, VA)
9th Circuit Says Judge Botched Murder-for-Hire Trial Jun 3, 2008
So Riordan mused about the government's desire for en banc review, since a fact-finding remand is a possible outcome ... "He's very much a follow-the-law kind of guy. He's not a guy who reverses convictions lightly," Little said, adding that en banc review isn't a given, because there is little disagreement between Fletcher and McKeown on the appropriate legal standard -- just how it applies in this case. (Law.com)
Agent orange ‘win’ reversed for ‘blue water’ sailors Jun 3, 2008
Stichman said Haas will seek a fresh review of the case from a full or en banc panel of seven appeals court judges. Such reviews are granted only sparingly. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
TiVo Reports Results for the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Ended April 30, 2008 May 29, 2008
- Favorable ruling in EchoStar patent infringement case upheld; EchoStar's petition for rehearing en banc denied ... Mr. Rogers continued, "In terms of our litigation with EchoStar and defending our intellectual property, the Appeals Court unanimously upheld the District Court's ruling that EchoStar had infringed on our patent and more recently denied EchoStar's petition for a rehearing en banc. We are pleased the Court upheld the ruling for full award of damages and an order for the injunction... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Will the 5th Circuit Ground an Eastern District of Texas Rocket Docket? May 23, 2008
The defendants filed a motion for en banc reconsideration of their petition for writ of mandamus ... On April 23, 2007, the same panel that considered the mandamus treated the en banc motion as a motion for panel rehearing and vacated its previous ruling affirming Ward ... "There's a reason it's en banc," Siegel says of the case. (Law.com)
Legal victory in U.S. energizes Chinese battery makers May 17, 2008
But according to Zou Guorong, the Beijing-based attorney for the U.S. law firm Hogan and Hartson, which helped the Chinese companies with this suit, Energizer is technically entitled to request an en banc trial at the Court of Appeals (involving the full bench, rather than the panel that has already heard the case) or petition the U.S. Supreme Court. Zou said he believed that neither course would change the outcome. (Xinhuanet, China)
Nacchio asks court to deny full appellate review May 16, 2008
The petition thus seeks en banc (full court) review of alternative reasoning that would not change the result. For that reason alone, it should be denied. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
2nd Circuit Splits Over Scope of Class Action Fairness Act May 15, 2008
Robert I. Harwood of Harwood Feffer, one of the attorneys who represented the plaintiffs, said he and his colleagues are weighing whether to seek a rehearing en banc. "Here, CAFA was intended to allow the removal of securities cases of national importance from state court but at the same time, without impacting traditional state regulation of state corporate concern," Harwood said. (Law.com)
Shimkus seeking recount May 8, 2008
The court en banc is expected to hear the petition Friday at 9 a.m., two hours before the election board is scheduled to consider whether write-in votes for Mr. Shimkus without a blackened oval next to his name will be counted. The county s uncertified count from the April 22 primary election shows Mr. Murphy, whose name appeared on the Democratic ballot, received 7,517 votes. (Scranton Times, PA)
9th Circuit OKs Border Guards' Search of Traveler's Laptop Apr 22, 2008
s Kaye, McLane rski, said she plans to seek an en banc review by the 9th Circuit. She said she could understand that customs agents need to turn on a laptop computer to make sure it's not a bomb or a container full of illegal substances. (Law.com)
Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony tout NPD numbers Apr 18, 2008
April 17, 2008 4:20 PM PDT. Update: This story has been changed to reflect the email from Sony touting its PlayStation 3 March performance. (CNET News.com)
Court rules English-learner program deficient Apr 18, 2008
Horne, along with Republican legislative leaders, had asked the Appeals Court for an en banc review, in which a bigger appeals panel would review the case. The 9th Circuit's denial came with a footnote: Lawmakers should not rely on a portion of federal law that they had argued would allow them to count federal dollars toward their obligation to pay for a new, intensive English-language program for non-native speakers. (AZCentral -- News)
2nd Circuit Clarifies Civil Rights Fee Award Scheme Apr 14, 2008
Gibson Dunn responded by seeking a rehearing by the panel or rehearing en banc ... Lindblom noted that the circuit has made no mention of the motion to rehear the case en banc. (Law.com)
Higgs Confident in Proving God Particle Apr 12, 2008
This morning at 17:16 local (11:16 GMT), a.. By Julia Bonelli 15:01, April 9th 2008. (Enews 2.0)
Appeals court denies EchoStar rehearing request Apr 12, 2008
TiVo, the maker of television recording technology, said the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington to deny EchoStar's request for a "rehearing en banc" brings their patent fight closer to a resolution. In January, the court upheld a lower court's damage award of $74 million plus interest, saying that EchoStar infringed a TiVo patent in building digital video recorders. (Scientific American)
TiVo Statement on Decision by U.S. Court of Appeals to Deny the EchoStar Petition for a Rehearing En Banc Apr 12, 2008
April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: - ), the creator of and a leader in television products and services for digital video recorders (DVR), offered the following statement today on the ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. to deny EchoStar of its request for a rehearing en banc ... "We are extremely pleased that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit today denied EchoStar's petition for a rehearing en banc, upholding... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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Suicide Warning Suits Pre-Empted; Makers of Paxil, Zoloft Win Apr 9, 2008
Attorney Sol H. Weiss of Anapol Schwartz Weiss Cohan Feldman ey, lead attorney for the plaintiff in the McNellis case, said he was disappointed by the ruling and intends to seek reargument before an en banc panel of the 3rd Circuit. "This is a fundamental change," Weiss said, because the FDA until recently had recognized that tort suits were an important companion in policing drug companies. (Law.com)
2nd Circuit Decertifies Light Cigarette Class Apr 4, 2008
Michael D. Hausfeld of Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld in Washington D.C., who represented the plaintiffs, called the decision "wrong" and said he plans "to pursue the litigation" either through petition for rehearing en banc, petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court or through trial. Weinstein issued a 540-page opinion. (Law.com)
9th Circuit: No Immunity for Roommates.com Under Communications Decency Act Apr 4, 2008
While the en banc ruling provides a much more voluminous opinion than the panel decision on the liability issues, the actual result is identical, and Kozinski wrote both. Judge Sandra Ikuta dissented from the panel along similar lines as McKeown, but Ikuta didn't make it onto the en banc court ... Rounding out the en banc majority in Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley v. Roommates. (Law.com)
State AG Attacks Business Method at Center of Key Patent Case Apr 1, 2008
As most patent lawyers know, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has signaled that it is reconsidering the patentability of business methods in a rare en banc hearing on In re Bilski. It's the most visible sign yet that the Federal Circuit is ready to fall in line with a series of Supreme Court rulings limiting patent rights by revisiting its own. (Law.com)
Legal options aplenty in Nacchio case Mar 24, 2008
Such "en banc" hearings typically entail the circuit's 12 active judges, though nine senior judges on the circuit who don't regularly hear cases can ask to take part. Prosecutors also can re-file the case in district court for a new trial. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
9th Circuit Settles Fee Fight Between Two Firms Mar 8, 2008
McCabe said the firm is considering a request for en banc review by the court. Lawrence A. Kasten, of Phoenix's Lewis and Roca, representing Brown declined comment on the ruling. (Law.com)
Magna Entertainment Corp. announces results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007 Mar 1, 2008
FLPF filed an application for a rehearing, rehearing en banc before the full panel of the Florida First District Court of Appeals and Certification by the Florida Supreme Court. On November 30, 2006, in a split decision, the en banc court affirmed the August 2006 panel decision and certified the matter to the Florida Supreme Court, which stayed the appellate court ruling pending its jurisdictional review of the matter. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
1976 Copyright Law Meets 21st Century in Case Before 11th Circuit Feb 27, 2008
Kenneth W. Starr, former independent counsel during the Whitewater Investigation, had been addressing the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals en banc for less than a minute Tuesday morning when Judge Stanley F. Birch Jr. interrupted. "Mr. Starr, we're familiar with the facts. Let's get to the heart of things," he chided. (Law.com)
$4.1 Million Fees Award Upheld in Kia Class Action Feb 9, 2008
Kia has appealed the Superior Court's denial of a request for an en banc reargument to the state Supreme Court, Sargent said. The plaintiffs lawyers in this case also have similar class actions pending against Kia in New Jersey and Florida. (Law.com)
9th Circuit: No Sovereign Immunity for DA Contractors Feb 9, 2008
Jenkins said he will recommend that his client seek en banc review. . (Law.com)
Astoria Financial Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter EPS of $0.22 (Operating EPS of $0.36); Full Year EPS of $1.36 (Operating EPS of $1.50) Jan 24, 2008
Supervisory Goodwill Litigation Update In the case of the Long Island Savings Bank goodwill claim for breach of contract, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, on December 28, 2007, denied both Astoria's petition for a panel rehearing and a rehearing en banc and upheld the Court's most recent opinion which reversed an Astoria award of $435. 8 million. (PR Newswire)
Mellow ordered to leave Jan 5, 2008
In addition to Judges Minora and Munley, the court en banc was comprised of Judges Chester Harhut, Robert Mazzoni, Terrence R. Nealon and Trish Corbett ... The committee would have five days to give three names to the court en banc, which would issue a final decision. (Scranton Times, PA)
Feds Give Radical Colleges "Get Out of Jail Free Card" Jan 1, 2008
Federal lawyers could have returned to the district court for a ruling on the merit; instead, denied the ability to seek en banc review at the Third Circuittoo many judges had recused themselvesthey asked the Supreme Court to hear the case despite its preliminary footing ... Federal lawyers could have returned to the district court for a ruling on the merit; instead, denied the ability to seek en banc review at the Third Circuittoo many judges had recused themselvesthey asked the... (Townhall.com)
9th Circuit Switches Gears on UPS Drivers in Closely Watched Class Action Dec 29, 2007
In an en banc ruling, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals an and vacated class certification and an injunction against UPS. The latest opinion in Bates v. UPS laid out a new affirmative defense standard for employers hit with Americans with Disabilities Act claims ... But Berzon then sided with the en banc court, which cast aside her previous logic in favor of the new standard. (Law.com)
Judges ask why Rolla can’t follow lead of SR, Waynesville courtrooms Dec 13, 2007
Speaking Friday afternoon at the circuit court en banc meeting, held twice per year for judges to set circuit court policies, Hickle said sessions of the Rolla Municipal Court have been held in the old county courthouse since a renovation of city hall three years ago ... If the en banc chooses not to do so, what is your plan B. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
9th Circuit Limits Wal-Mart Class Dec 12, 2007
s The Impact Fund said the revised panel ruling should weaken any application for en banc review, and in any case make that process go faster. Wal-Mart's lawyer Theodore Boutrous Jr. at Gibson, Dunn her said he looks forward to en banc review. (Law.com)
Panel hears options Dec 8, 2007
If the en banc chooses not to do so, what is your plan B. asked Circuit Judge Tracy Storie. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Newdow's Pledge Arguments Get New Recital Before 9th Circuit Dec 5, 2007
After Reinhardt tilted a three-judge panel toward Newdow 2-1, the judge criticized his nine colleagues for their public dissent over the decision not to rehear the case en banc. The proceedings directly led to congressional hearings to split the 9th Circuit. (Law.com)
Crime? Punishment? Nov 20, 2007
He believes that the Catholic bishops, working en banc, have a responsibility to declare publicly that the church is not asking for any law that would make abortion a criminal offense: "Would it not be advisable for Catholic bishops to make it clear that they are not urging criminal penalties for abortion? This would assist them in their efforts to persuade Catholics and others for their moral position. And allow Catholic politicians to take such a position so long as they do not advocate in... (Townhall.com)
Addition of New Judge Gives 2nd Circuit a Full Bench Nov 15, 2007
For example, they have a vote on some aspects of court governance, and only active judges can vote on whether to rehear a case en banc. By Jacobs' count, three judges are currently eligible for senior status but have elected to remain active, all appointees of President Clinton -- Judges Guido Calabresi and Jose Cabranes, both commissioned in 1994, and Judge Rosemary Pooler, named to the bench in 1998. (Law.com)
D.C. Circuit May Lose Judge to 9th Circuit Nov 14, 2007
Yet some speculated that the language could be interpreted to mean senior circuit judges would be included on en banc panels. The 9th Circuit has 23 senior judges. (Law.com)
5th Circuit Restricts Trial Courts' Discretion in Venue Motions Nov 3, 2007
Volkswagen appealed by filing a motion for en banc reconsideration of its petition for writ of mandamus ... On April 23, the same panel that considered the mandamus treated the en banc motion as a motion for panel rehearing and vacated its previous ruling, in which Judges Carolyn Dineen King and Patrick Higginbotham were in the majority and Judge Emilio Garza dissented ... Michael C. Smith, a partner in The Roth Firm in Marshall who represents the Singleton family on appeal, says he plans to... (Law.com)
4th Circuit Hears Enemy Combatant Case Nov 1, 2007
The court, sitting en banc, heard arguments in the case of Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri, an Illinois man accused of being an al-Qaida sleeper agent. Al-Marri, a U.S. resident originally from Qatar, was arrested just after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. (Law.com)
Documentary Claims New Evidence of Clinton Fraud Oct 27, 2007
Wilson said she's not certain she wants to appeal for an en banc hearing of the entire appeals court or to ask the California Supreme Court to take the case because it could mean a delay of two years before they can return to the underlying case the alleged fraud committed by the Clintons in pledging that Bill Clinton would work for Stan Lee Media. Of that, Wilson and Paul claim to have plenty of evidence and still are able to depose Hillary Clinton as a material witness. (Fox News)
Exxon Appeals Award to High Court Oct 23, 2007
The petition quotes at length from Judge Alex Kozinski's dissent from the denial of rehearing en banc in May. Wrote Kozinski, "Shippers everywhere will be put on notice: If your vessels sail into the vast waters of the 9th Circuit, a jury can shipwreck your operations through punitive damages and the fact that you did nothing wrong wont save you.". (Law.com)
WINSTON SCORES 11-0 EN BANC SEVENTH CIRCUIT VICTORY IN PRO BONO PRISONER CASE Oct 4, 2007
The Seventh Circuit issued a rare en banc ruling on the sole issue on the appeal -- the District Court's denial of Pruitt's motions for appointment of counsel. (Logo: ) Pruitt filed four motions with the District Court asking for counsel to be appointed to him. (PR Newswire)
4th Circuit's 5-5 Split May Impact Hot-Button Cases Sep 26, 2007
Known for backing the current Bush administration in terrorism cases, the 4th Circuit is set for an Oct. 31 en banc hearing in a closely watched case that could set precedent on whether "enemy combatants" arrested in America can be indefinitely detained without a trial or the filing of any charges ... Al-Marri is still being held in the Navy brig, however, because the 4th Circuit vacated the panel decision when it granted an en banc hearing requested by the government ... Tobias says the... (Law.com)
11th Circuit Limits Nasdaq's Immunity Sep 25, 2007
The case was then plucked for a rare en banc argument before the full court. In June, Douglas R. Cox of Washington's Gibson, Dunn her made Nasdaq and NASD's case before all 12 of the court's judges, while Weissman argued on his own behalf. (Law.com)
9th Circuit Judges Define Moral Turpitude Sep 14, 2007
For its vocal dissent and majority opinion that includes a non-circuit judge, the Marmolejo-Campos case could be ripe for en banc review. If so, it would be the second time in the last year that an expanded panel has taken on questions of turpitude: In December, an en banc panel heard arguments on whether being an accessory to a crime involves turpitude after a three-judge panel had split on the issue. (Law.com)
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Such "en banc" reviews aren't common for the simple fact that they consume a lot of resources, said Northwestern University law professor James Pfander. "They are loath to grant such review," he said. (Macomb Journal, IL)
11th Circuit Considers What to Do When Defendant Wants to Fire Public Defender Sep 1, 2007
In rare en banc review, court will re-examine what constitutes waiver of right to counsel ... Such en banc hearings are rare and suggest that the court members may be wrestling with the issue ... The state could try to seek en banc review in order to take advantage of any favorable ruling in a similar case where the full 11th Circuit has agreed to a rehearing. (Law.com)
National Geographic Copyright Case Reopens Sep 1, 2007
But Greenberg asked the full court for an en banc review, and a majority of the active judges voted to rehear the case. En banc orders do not identify how the judges voted, but this one noted that Judge Frank M. Hull recused and that Kravitch, who joined Birch's 2001 decision with Judge Gerald B. Tjoflat, would participate ... "You can imagine how gratified we were to hear about that," Greenberg's attorney, Norman Davis of the Miami firm Squire, Sanders ey, said last week of the en banc order. (Law.com)
Following High Court Cue, 2nd Circuit Cancels Habeas Grant Aug 31, 2007
Martone said she will also apply to the 2nd Circuit for rehearing en banc. Rodriguez was tried and convicted in 1995 of selling cocaine to an undercover police officer. (Law.com)
Banana split divides Florida judges Aug 30, 2007
Next, it went "en banc" -- which is the legal phrase for "the case was of such exceptional importance that the entire court got in the act." After the full court heard the case, a seven-judge majority ruled that the mere existence of a "slightly discolored banana fragment" on the floor was insufficient to support an inference that it had been there a sufficient time for the supermarket to have discovered it. In other words, the banana peel wasn't nasty enough. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Former Gov. Ryan's trial deeply flawed: appeal Aug 29, 2007
Ryan's petition for what is called an "en banc" hearing also cited "a raft of other misconduct," including "an astonishing effort by jurors to force the removal of a defense juror with whom they disagreed." Advertisement ... Ryan's supporters have acknowledged en banc hearings are rarely granted, but they were encouraged by dissenting Judge Michael Kanne, who wrote that calling the trial less than perfect was "a whopping understatement.". (Crain's Chicago Business)
Ex-Gov. Ryans appeal filed for full court to hear Aug 29, 2007
Ryans petition for what is called an en banc hearing also cited a raft of other misconduct, including an astonishing effort by jurors to force the removal of a defense juror with whom they disagreed ... Ryans supporters have acknowledged en banc hearings are rarely granted, but they were encouraged by dissenting Judge Michael Kanne, who wrote that calling the trial less than perfect was a whopping understatement. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Susman Godfrey Sued Over Alleged Fraud, Conspiracy Aug 25, 2007
On Jan. 11, 2006, a unanimous three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit upheld Godbey's decision in New Century, holding that "Shurn's past professional relationship with Susman Godfrey and Camina might have conveyed an impression of possible partiality to a reasonable person." Senior Judge Thomas Reavley wrote the opinion, in which Judges Emilio Garza and Fortunato "Pete" Benavides joined New Century sought an en banc rehearing and subsequently filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware. The full... (Law.com)
Pa. Court: Viewing Child Porn on Computer Enough for Possession Aug 24, 2007
A 7-2 en banc Superior Court panel in Commonwealth v. Diodoro reversed a prior three-judge panel that found there was not sufficient evidence to show Anthony Diodoro downloaded or saved the images of child pornography he viewed ... Judge Richard B. Klein, the author of the majority opinion in the unanimous three-judge panel, authored a dissent from the en banc panel ... That opinion was withdrawn and a petition for reargument before an en banc panel was granted in January 2007. (Law.com)
Ryan verdict upheld, lawyers fight to keep him out of jail Aug 22, 2007
Ryan's lawyers would try for a so-called "en banc" hearing of all 11 actively serving appeals judges, said Thompson, who renewed his criticism of Pallmeyer for dismissing two jurors and replacing them with alternates after eight days of deliberations ... Thompson, a political powerhouse in Illinois who has been publicly thanked by some appeals court judges for his help in getting their seats on the court, acknowledged that en banc hearings are rarely granted. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Court upholds ex-Gov. Ryan's conviction Aug 22, 2007
Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson said his law firm was filing Tuesday afternoon for a rarely granted "en banc" hearing that would have the entire U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals hear Ryan's appeal. Tuesday's opinion was issued by a three-judge panel split 2-1. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Appeals court strikes down ruling Aug 22, 2007
The next step in the case could be an appeal back to the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals for an "en banc" hearing before all the court's judges instead of the three-judge panel that made this ruling. "That is a decision our clients must make," Agricola said. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Ex-Illinois Governor's Conviction Upheld Aug 22, 2007
His attorneys were filing for a rarely granted "en banc" hearing that would have the entire appeals court hear the appeal, said longtime Ryan supporter James R. Thompson, another former Illinois governor whose law firm, Winston n, represented Ryan for free. "Gov. Ryan obviously is disappointed," Thompson said. (ABC News)
D.C. Circuit: Grand Jury Witnesses Can Review Testimony Aug 21, 2007
The government, which is considering asking the court to review the decision en banc, argues that allowing witnesses to review their testimony will encourage information sharing among co-defendants and their attorneys, making it easier for them to derail investigations, particularly in sweeping white-collar and racketeering cases. "I think prosecutors are going to be concerned that in certain cases this could lead to the target of the investigation finding out more about the case, but it just... (Law.com)
11th Circuit Applies Supreme Court High-Speed Chase Ruling Aug 18, 2007
The 11th Circuit last week issued an order saying it would consider en banc the arguments of prosecutors seeking to save the convictions of a man accused of making a series of bomb threats in the Macon area in 2003. Joined only by Presnell, Birch wrote in April, United States v. Garey, No. 05-14631, that Eddie Garey's convictions must be reversed because U.S. District Judge Clay D. Land allowed Garey to proceed without a lawyer despite Garey's statement that he wished to have "conflict-free... (Law.com)
