Available online from National Public Radio: This evening’s broadcast of “All Things Considered” contained a segment entitled “Death Penalty in Limbo After California Postponement.”

And today’s broadcast of “Talk of the Nation” contained a segment entitled “Medical Ethics and Capital Punishment.”

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Available online from law.com: In news from Georgia, “Courthouse Shooting Suit by Judge’s Widow Clears First Hurdle; Judge rejects Fulton claim that workers’ compensation law trumps suit.”

In news from Texas, “Contract Law Found to Govern Disposition of Frozen Embryos in Divorce.”

And an article is headlined “Defending Ken Lay.”

“Government merits brief in Hamdan”: At “SCOTUSblog,” Lyle Denniston has a post that begins, “The Solicitor General on Thursday filed the federal government’s brief on the merits in the case challenging the war crimes ‘military commissions’ set up for terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.” The brief can be accessed at this link.

In Friday’s edition of The Christian Science Monitor: Tomorrow’s newspaper will contain articles headlined “Doctors and executions: After two refuse to assist a lethal injection in California, debate over end-of-life ethics grows” and “Is self-defense law vigilante justice? Some say proposed laws can help deter gun violence; Others worry about deadly confrontations.”

Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at noon in Columbus, Ohio: Law Professor Doug Berman (of the “Sentencing Law and Policy” blog) and I will be speaking at a luncheon, sponsored by the Columbus Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society, on the subject of law-related blogs. The event is open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Details here. Earlier that day, I may also pay a visit to the Ohio Judicial Center.

“Justice Scalia on the Role of Foreign Authority”: Roger Alford has this post at “Opinio Juris.”

From death row to a free man: The Associated Press provides a report headlined “Fla. Supreme Court Acquits Condemned Man.” You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Florida at this link.

Suing over a kidney vs. the common-law public policy against recognizing property rights in human corpses: The majority on a divided three-judge Second Circuit panel recognizes that no oddball tort case would be complete without a certification of difficult questions to the New York Court of Appeals. You can access today’s Second Circuit ruling at this link.

“An Unassuming Decision: The Court’s recent decision on religious freedom is excellent.” Law Professor Richard W. Garnett has this essay today at National Review Online.

“Clerk-Off: Are law clerks staffers?” Law Professor Tim Wu has this jurisprudence essay online at Slate.

On today’s broadcast of NPR‘s “Day to Day“: The broadcast contained segments entitled “Google Case Puts Focus on Web Thumbnail Photos” and “Amid Medical Reluctance, California Delays Execution” (RealPlayer required).

“The fate of BlackBerry service rests in this man’s hands; James Spencer has expressed frustration that RIM and NTP didn’t find a way to settle their patent fight”: The Toronto Globe and Mail today contains an article that begins, “So it all comes down to this: three million BlackBerrys, two companies, one judge and a very big decision. With the stroke of his gavel tomorrow, U.S. District Court Judge James Spencer can switch off most BlackBerrys across the U.S.”

The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported yesterday that “BlackBerry decision nears; A ruling on Friday could shut down the service or levy a financial penalty.”

CNNMoney.com reports that “BlackBerry dispute showdown nears; Upcoming hearing could prove to be turning point in the protracted legal battle.”

And The Associated Press reports that “NTP Accuses RIM of Using Political Clout.”

“Rothstein tapped as Supreme Court nominee”: The Toronto Globe and Mail provides a news update that begins, “Mr. Justice Marshall Rothstein of the Federal Court of Appeal has been nominated to fill the vacant seat on Canada’s highest court, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Thursday.”

And The Toronto Star reports that “Rothstein named to top court; New justice faces first-ever questioning by MPs.”

Stacy Stanton is not sexually promiscuous: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has today issued a decision that begins, “Stacy Stanton has appealed the dismissal of her state-law defamation action against Metro Corp., which arises out of the publication of her photograph alongside an article entitled ‘The Mating Habits of the Suburban High School Teenager.'” Today’s ruling reverses the dismissal of Stanton’s lawsuit.

You can access the text of the article, published in the May 2003 issue of Boston magazine, at this link. And in earlier coverage of the case, Privacy Litigation Reporter had an article about the district court’s ruling headlined “Teen Loses Suit Over Use of Photo With Sex Article.”

A pro-Moussaoui jury proves difficult to find: The Associated Press provides a report headlined “Defense: Jury Stacked Against Moussaoui.”

“Boalt Hopefuls Receive Accidental E-mail; Official Erroneously Sends Out Thousands Of Reception Invitations”: This article appears today in The Daily Californian.

“Court will rehear school case; The challenge to Kamehameha Schools’ policy will go before 15 judges of the 9th Circuit Court”: The Honolulu Star-Bulletin contains this article today.

And The Honolulu Advertiser reports today that “Court gives hope to Kamehameha Schools.”

Additional related links are available via this earlier post.

“Peyote charges dropped; Mooney links action to top court’s ruling, vows to resume ceremonies”: This article appears today in The Deseret Morning News.

The Salt Lake Tribune reports today that “Couple agree to end peyote use if feds drop drug charges.”

And The Associated Press reports that “Charges Dropped vs. Couple in Peyote Case.”

“Milberg Weiss Partners to Be Indicted Within Month, Lawyer Says”: Bloomberg News provides a report that begins, “Steven Schulman and David Bershad, partners in New York’s Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman, were told by prosecutors that they will be indicted within the next month on charges they participated in a scheme to pay kickbacks to clients, Schulman’s lawyer said.”

“Yoo Says President’s Powers Sufficiently Checked by Congress”: This segment (RealPlayer required) appeared on today’s broadcast of NPR‘s “Morning Edition.”

“State Will Help Shape Fate of Lethal Injection; The Morales case gives California a key role in a national debate over the method’s humaneness”: Henry Weinstein has this article today in The Los Angeles Times. The newspaper also contains an editorial entitled “A deadly clarity.”

The New York Times reports today that “Lethal Injection Draws a New National Spotlight.”

The Chicago Tribune reports that “Doctors’ stand renews death penalty debate; Last-minute rejection of role in execution raises ethics questions.”

The Sacramento Bee contains articles headlined “State’s death penalty on hold; The legal wrangling may last most of the year, official says” and “For doctors, the debate goes beyond executions.”

In The San Francisco Chronicle, Bob Egelko reports that “Lethal-injection method on trial across the U.S.”

And The San Jose Mercury News contains an article headlined “Death penalty debate reopened,” along with an editorial entitled “New scrutiny for lethal injection; State must ensure that execution method is not cruel and unusual punishment” and an op-ed by Scott Herhold entitled “Physicians should shun executions.”

“The Anti-Kelo Case: Oregon offers the nation a model for reform.” The Wall Street Journal contains this editorial (free access) today.

“Enron Secretary Defends Her Criticism of Executives”: This article appears today in The New York Times.

And today in The Houston Chronicle, Mary Flood has an article headlined “Unruffled, ex-exec says she followed company line.”

“Supreme Court could shake up Texas political map; If it throws out redistricting, races will get complicated”: Carl P. Leubsdorf has this essay today in The Dallas Morning News.

“Ban on Most Abortions Advances in South Dakota”: This article appears today in The New York Times.

The Washington Post today contains a front page article headlined “S.D. Abortion Bill Takes Aim at ‘Roe’; Senate Ban Does Not Except Rape, Incest.”

The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports that “Senate OKs abortion ban; Amendments send bill to House to reconcile changes before Rounds’ decision.”

And The Rapid City Journal reports that “Senate passes abortion ban.”

“For Governor, a Supreme Opportunity; Picks Could Swing Court on Death Penalty, Gay Marriage”: The Washington Post today contains an article that begins, “Maryland’s next governor will leave his imprint on the state’s highest court to an extraordinary degree, filling at least three of seven seats and potentially influencing the direction of the state judiciary on the death penalty, gay marriage and other contentious issues.”

“S.C. evidence law faces heat; Several justices fire tough questions over death-row conviction”: Today’s edition of The Charlotte Observer contains an article that begins, “Several justices of the U.S. Supreme Court sounded skeptical Wednesday about an S.C. rule that barred a condemned York County man from introducing evidence pointing to another possible suspect.”

“Lefkow marks sad anniversary; Judge thanks friends and strangers, backs heightened security”: The Chicago Tribune today contains an article that begins, “Nearly a year after her husband and mother were murdered by a man whose claims she had dismissed in court, U.S. District Judge Joan H. Lefkow on Wednesday issued a statement thanking strangers and colleagues for their kindness and reaffirming her desire to heighten security for judges.” The newspaper has posted the text of the statement at this link.

And The Chicago Sun-Times reports today that “Lefkow ‘healing’ a year after husband, mom slain.”

“Debt to Society Is Least of Costs for Ex-Convicts”: In today’s edition of The New York Times, Adam Liptak has an article that begins, “It is increasingly expensive to be a criminal.”

“Justices Curb Postal Service’s Immunity From Lawsuits”: Linda Greenhouse has this article today in The New York Times.

Today in The Washington Post, Charles Lane reports that “Justices Allow Personal-Injury Suits Against Postal Service.”

In USA Today, Joan Biskupic has an article headlined “High court: Injured woman can sue Postal Service.”

And in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Stephen Henderson has an article headlined “Court: Post office can be sued.”