The law governing state habeas corpus challenges in federal court continues to evolve as the Supreme Court and the federal appellate courts interpret the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act. This CLE program will offer valuable insights from federal judges on best practices lawyers should use to effectively present and defend habeas corpus cases. Specialists in the field will discuss current legal trends and provide sample pleadings.
Recorded during a live webcast in September 2010.
Credit Information
4 Total CLE credits, 1 of which may be applied toward Ethics
Faculty
Hon. Timothy R. Rice, United States Magistrate Judge, United States District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Hon. Thomas J. Rueter, Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of PA, Philadelphia
Susan E. Affronti, Esq., Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, Philadelphia
Hon. Paul S. Diamond, United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
