TUESDAY JANUARY 6, 2009

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Judge Revives Warrantless Spying Suit An Islamic charity that claims it was illegally spied on by the Bush Administration can proceed with its lawsuit against the government, Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker of the Northern District of California ruled Monday afternoon.

High Court to Consider NFL Pat-down Policy Privacy issues will take the field today as the California Supreme Court referees a dispute over the NFL's policy of frisking fans as they enter stadiums.

Judicial Profile - Going Great Guns Former Los Angeles gang prosecutor Kevin McCormick finds the Sacramento bench a good fit, and lawyers on both sides of the aisle like his demeanor.

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