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Summary and Analysis of Published Opinions of the Court of Appeals, February 23, 2021

Etymology and the Law: Of Fatted Calves, Innkeepers, and Putting Up at a Hotel

Hey Judges! Here’s Some Advice: Si Tacuisses, Philosophus Mansisses

Of Carjackings and Appellate Unicorns

Carbon Copy Indictments — An Issue that Needs to be Raised (Again)

Yes, Virginia, There is Private Prosecution . . . But It’s Rarely a Good Idea

The Legislature is Debating Whether to Get Rid of Mandatory Minimum Sentences. A jury in the City o

Summary and Analysis of Published Opinions of the Court of Appeals, February 9, 2021

With All Due Respect to Tolstoy, Unhappy Families are Not So Unique in Their Circumstances

It’s Not Often You See a Court Referring to A Fairytale for A Legal Point

Summary and Analysis of Published Opinion of the Court of Appeals, February 2, 2021

Five Unpublished Opinions in Search of an Essay