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For Experts, Consultants & Legal Professionals Nationwide
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A little earlier this month due to the time of year, and just a simple message - we hope you have enjoyed reading 'X-Pro News' as much as we have in putting it together over the past year.
We welcome your feedback about the newsletter and our new X-Pro Register of experts & consultants - we cannot improve without your input. Thank you for your support and wish all our readers a happy and peaceful Christmas & New Year.
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Law
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CSX Transp., Inc. v. Georgia State Bd. of Equalization, No. 06-1287 U.S.Supreme Court: Valuations, Transport, Tax: The case concerned the valuation of property for tax purposes. The Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 allows a railroad to attempt to show that state methods for determining the value of railroad property result in a discriminatory determination of true market value.
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Logan v. U.S, No. 06-6911 U.S.Supreme Court: Criminal Procedure, Sentencing, Civil Rights: The provisions within the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA), contained in 18 U.S.C. section 921(a)(20), do not cover the case of an offender who retained civil rights at all times, and whose legal status, post-conviction, remained in all respects unaltered by any state
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Gall v. U.S. No. 06-7949 U.S. Supreme Court: Criminal Procedure, Sentencing: The Court examined the role of sentencing guidelines and, in particular, how courts of appeal should approach sentencing decisions of district judges. See also Kimbrough below.
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Kimbrough v. U.S.No. 06-6330 U.S. Supreme Court: Criminal Sentencing: Another important decision on sentencing and the guidelines. The Court drew a distinction between crack and powder cocaine, and ruled that federal judges have the ability to reduce sentences in cases involving crack. |
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Articles
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| 'How To Re-Read The Expert's Report'
: Highly relevant contribution from ENT specialist Dr Murray Grossan, MD at Cedars Sinai, Los Angeles, at a time when,
sadly, some 'experts' appear to make unfounded claims about their background & qualifications. The message? Don't take anything for granted! |
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Events
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01/18/07 (TX): |
Cross Examination - Advanced Workshop
: FEWA event that will involve experts in an intensive practical workshop designed to better prepare them for the rigors of the courtroom.
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01/19/08 (NH): |
Ice Rescue Technician Course:
All Fire, Rescue, EMS, and Law Enforcement agencies and their personnel are encouraged to obtain the
training and equipment necessary for a safe and effective response to cold water and ice rescue
immersion and submersion incidents. Lifesaving Resources is dedicated to drowning and aquatic injury prevention and emergency management. Other dates are also available.
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03/14-17/08 (CA): |
ASPL Annual Meeting : American Society for Pharmacy Law 2008 meeting.
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04/09-12/08 (FL): |
Journey To Excellence : AALNC Annual Conference |
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In The News
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