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01.18.2024J Cabou Highlighted in Law360 for Legal Counsel in Warren V. DeSantis Before Eleventh CircuitJ. Cabou was highlighted in a Law360 article for his legal counsel in Warren v. DeSantis - "DeSantis Has Week To Petition For Rehearing In Warren Case" - and role in representing ousted Florida State Attorney Andrew Warren in a case before the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
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01.12.2024J Cabou, Alexis Danneman, and Margo Casselman Highlighted as American Lawyer Litigators of the WeekJ Cabou, Alexis Danneman, and Margo Casselman were highlighted as American Lawyer Litigators of the Week in a weekly column that covers notable litigation cases and wins in federal and district courts across the country. The team were cited for their successful legal counsel in Warren v. DeSantis regarding the Florida Governor's suspension of a state prosecutor.
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08.17.2023Best Lawyers® 2024 Recognizes 388 Perkins Coie LawyersPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 388 of its lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2024. A total of 275 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 113 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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08.17.2023Thirty Perkins Coie Lawyers of the Year Named by Best Lawyers® for 2024Press ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 30 of its lawyers from 11 metropolitan areas have been named 2024 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®.
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06.01.2023Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2023 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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05.05.2023J Cabou Quoted in The Washington Post—How Gov. Ron DeSantis Deploys State Police to Enforce Political AgendaGeneral News
The Washington Post
J Cabou was quoted in "How Gov. Ron DeSantis Deploys State Police to Enforce Political Agenda," an article in The Washington Post, regarding a variety of actions and cases involving Governor Ron DeSantis including the case against State Attorney Andrew Warren. -
12.20.2023J Cabou Mentioned in Multiple Publications Regarding Warren v DeSantis TrialGeneral NewsJ Cabou was mentioned in multiple publications regarding the Warren v DeSantis trial.
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10.14.2022J Cabou Quoted in Politico—'He’s Developing Blinkers': Has Ron DeSantis Let All the Winning Go to His Head?General NewsJ Cabou was quoted in the recent Politico article, "'He’s Developing Blinkers': Has Ron DeSantis Let All the Winning Go to His Head?".
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09.25.2022Partner J Cabou Quoted in Tampa Bay Times—Will Gov. Desantis Get Deposed and Questioned on the Witness Stand?General NewsPartner J Cabou was quoted in “Will Gov. Desantis Get Deposed and Questioned on the Witness Stand?” an article in Tampa Bay Times, regarding the upcoming federal court battle between suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren and Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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09.19.2022Partner J Cabou Mentioned in Law360—Judge Declines To Reinstate Suspended Fla. State AttyGeneral News
Law360
Partner J Cabou was mentioned in “Judge Declines To Reinstate Suspended Fla. State Atty,” an article in Law360, regarding suspended Florida State Attorney Andrew Warren not being reinstated after a federal judge denied his request for a preliminary injunction against Gov. Ron DeSantis. -
09.19.2022Partner J Cabou Quoted in Law.com—Fight Over Suspended Prosecutor Headed to TrialGeneral News
Law.com
Partner J Cabou was quoted in “Fight Over Suspended Prosecutor Headed to Trial,” an article in Law.com, regarding a federal judge's ruling to dismiss a lawsuit filed by suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, but also rejected the Democrat’s request for a preliminary injunction to block the suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis. -
08.18.2022Best Lawyers® 2023 Recognizes 403 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 403 of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® 2023. A total of 279 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 124 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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06.01.2022Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2022 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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10.26.2021J Cabou Quoted in AP News—Judge Likely to Block Law Barring Civilian Police OversightGeneral NewsPartner J Cabou was quoted in “Judge Likely to Block Law Barring Civilian Police Oversight,” an article in AP News, regarding his representation of the city of Phoenix.
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08.26.2021Best Lawyers® 2022 Recognizes 367 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 367 of its attorneys were recognized by the 2022 Best Lawyers®. A total of 278 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 89 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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08.26.2021Eighteen Perkins Coie Attorneys Named 2022 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®Press ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 18 of its attorneys from nine metropolitan areas have been named 2022 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers®.
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08.17.2021J Cabou Quoted in Multiple Publications Regarding Phoenix's Suit Against ArizonaGeneral NewsJ Cabou was quoted in multiple publications regarding his representation of the City of Phoenix in its lawsuit against the State of Arizona.
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05.20.2021Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2021 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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01.13.2021Partner J. Cabou Quoted on Tucson.com—Arizona Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Tucson's Attempt to Set Own Election DatesGeneral NewsPartner J. Cabou was quoted in “Arizona Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Tucson's Attempt to Set Own Election Dates,” an article on Tuscon.com, regarding the city of Tucson wanting to have local election on an odd number year.
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10.15.2020J Cabou Quoted on Tuscon.com – Tucson Asks Court to Throw Out State Law Interfering With Election ScheduleGeneral NewsJ Cabou was quoted on Tuscon.com in the article, "Tucson Asks Court to Throw Out State Law Interfering With Election Schedule," regarding his client, the city of Tucson, asking the Arizona Supreme Court to void a 2018 law that seeks to force the city to scrap its odd-year elections.
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08.20.2020Best Lawyers® 2021 Recognizes 358 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 358 of its attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® 2021. A total of 290 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 68 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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08.04.2020J Cabou Mentioned in Law360 - Ariz. Justices Say Ride-Hail Fees Aren't 'Transaction-Based'General News
Law360
J Cabou was mentioned in the Law360 article, "Ariz. Justices Say Ride-Hail Fees Aren't 'Transaction-Based,'" regarding the firm's representation of Phoenix. -
07.24.2020Jean-Jacques Cabou Quoted in Law360 - DC Court Rules Alleged Crypto Launderer Dealt in 'Money'General News
Law360
Jean-Jacques Cabou was quoted in the Law360 article, "DC Court Rules Alleged Crypto Launderer Dealt in 'Money,'" regarding the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia's conclusions in the case, United States v. Larry Dean Harmon. -
07.20.2020Partner Jean-Jacques Cabou Quoted in Arizona Capitol Times - Google Wants to Keep Data Tracking SecretGeneral NewsPartner Jean-Jacques Cabou was quoted in the Arizona Capitol Times article, "Google Wants to Keep Data Tracking Secret," regarding Attorney General Mark Brnovich's claim that Google is defrauding Arizona consumers by collecting private information and then storing and sharing it with others.
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04.27.2020Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2020 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie LLP is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2020, the firm is recognized for 55 practice areas and 141 individual attorneys, marking an increase from the 52 practices areas and 139 recognized attorneys a year ago.
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01.16.2020Jean-Jacques Cabou Quoted in AZ Central - Phoenix's New Lyft and Uber Airport Fees Likely Illegal, Attorney General SaysGeneral NewsJean-Jacques Cabou was quoted in the AZ Central article, "Phoenix's New Lyft and Uber Airport Fees Likely Illegal, Attorney General Says," regarding ride share companies trying to avoid paying to operate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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01.13.2020J Cabou Quoted in KTAR News - Legally Speaking: Phoenix City Council Has Viable Argument for Rideshare FeeGeneral NewsJ Cabou was quoted in the KTAR News article, "Legally Speaking: Phoenix City Council Has Viable Argument for Rideshare Fee," regarding the letter he wrote to Attorney General Mark Brnovich.
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01.09.2020Partner Jean-Jacques Cabou Quoted in AZ Mirror - Phoenix: Constitution Doesn’t Bar Airport Fees on Uber, LyftGeneral NewsPartner Jean-Jacques Cabou was quoted in the AZ Mirror article, "Phoenix: Constitution Doesn’t Bar Airport Fees on Uber, Lyft," regarding his response to a legal challenge from Rep. Nancy Barto.
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08.03.2019Perkins Coie Attorneys Mentioned in Law360 - Ex-Fitness VP Gets 2 Months For Tipping Go-Private DealGeneral News
Law360
Jean-Jacques J. Cabou was mentioned as representing Shane Fleming in the Law360 article, “Ex-Fitness VP Gets 2 Months For Tipping Go-Private Deal,” regarding the sentence of Shane Fleming's insider trading. -
08.15.2019Best Lawyers® 2020 Recognizes 283 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 282 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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05.21.2019J Cabou Quoted in Law360 - Ex-PE Boss Owes Lattice $1.4M for Insider Trading CaseGeneral News
Law360
J Cabou was quoted in the Law360 article, "Ex-PE Boss Owes Lattice $1.4M for Insider Trading Case," regarding the judge's order for Benjamin Chow to pay Lattice Semiconductor Corp. $1.4 million to cover legal fees. -
05.01.2019Perkins Coie Named Among Top Law Firms in 2019 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2019, the firm is recognized in 52 practice areas and 139 individual attorneys.
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02.01.2019J Cabou Quoted in AZ Central - Are Public Votes DOA on the Phoenix Suns Arena Deal? And Is That a Bad Thing?General News
AZ Central
J Cabou was quoted in the AZ Central article, "Are Public Votes DOA on the Phoenix Suns Arena Deal? And Is That a Bad Thing?" regarding the two referendums to force a public vote on the Phoenix Suns arena renovation deal. -
01.04.2019J Cabou Interviewed on KJZZ - Arpaio Case Will Not Go To Supreme CourtGeneral NewsJ Cabou was interviewed on KJZZ regarding former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s pardon litigation. Click here to listen to the show.
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08.20.2018Best Lawyers® 2019 Recognizes 277 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 277 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
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05.03.2018Perkins Coie Named Among Top Firms in 2018 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2018, the firm is recognized in 51 practice areas and 130 individual attorneys were also recognized.
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09.21.2017Jean-Jacques Cabou Quoted in Politico Article - Justice Department: Trump Pardon Merits Nullifying Rulings in Arpaio CaseGeneral NewsJean-Jacques Cabou was quoted in the Politico article, "Justice Department: Trump Pardon Merits Nullifying Rulings in Arpaio Case," regarding the legality of the pardon.
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09.12.2017Perkins Coie Attorneys Mentioned in Law360 - Case Against Pardoned Arpaio Likely To Be Tossed, AttysGeneral News
Law360
Jean-Jacques Cabou, Shane R. Swindle and Katherine E. May were mentioned in "Case Against Pardoned Arpaio Likely To Be Tossed, Attys Say," an article in Law360, regarding the representation of The Protect Democracy Project in the presidential pardon of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was convicted of criminal contempt for violating an order prohibiting the detention of individuals based on suspected immigration status. -
09.11.2017J Cabou Quoted in USA Today - DOJ Prosecutors Agree Arpaio Case Should Be Tossed After Trump PardonGeneral News
J Cabou was quoted in an USA Today article, "DOJ Prosecutors Agree Arpaio Case Should Be Tossed After Trump Pardon," regarding the difference between the crimes traditionally pardoned by other presidents.
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08.21.2017Jean-Jacques Cabou Quoted in ACLU Press Release - Federal Court Allows ACLU Lawsuit Challenging Civil Asset Forfeiture To Proceed—A Win in the Fight Against Policing for ProfitGeneral News
ACLU
Jean-Jacques Cabou was quoted in the American Civil Liberties Union press release, "Federal Court Allows ACLU Lawsuit Challenging Civil Asset Forfeiture To Proceed—A Win in the Fight Against Policing for Profit."
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08.21.2017Jean-Jacques Cabou Quoted in Arizona Capitol Times Article - Judge Rules Civil Forfeiture Case Can Proceed, Legality of State Laws at IssueGeneral NewsJean-Jacques Cabou was quoted in the Arizona Capitol Times article, "Judge Rules Civil Forfeiture Case Can Proceed, Legality of State Laws at Issue," regarding the ACLU press release, "Federal Court Allows ACLU Lawsuit Challenging Civil Asset Forfeiture To Proceed—A Win in the Fight Against Policing for Profit."
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08.15.2017Best Lawyers® 2018 Recognizes 281 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 281 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®.
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05.26.2017Perkins Coie Named Among Top Firms In 2017 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2017, the firm is recognized in 40 practice areas and 131 individual attorneys were recognized.
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03.01.2017Jean-Jacques Cabou Quoted in AZ Central - Former Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, Ex-County Attorney Lando Voyles Subject of FBI ProbeGeneral NewsJean-Jacques Cabou was quoted in "Former Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, Ex-County Attorney Lando Voyles Subject of FBI Probe," published by AZ Central, regarding an FBI inquiry into whether the top two law enforcement officials of Pinal County used RICO funds inappropriately.
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02.22.2017Perkins Coie’s Jean-Jacques (J) Cabou Receives NARAL Pro-Choice Arizona's 2017 Trust AZ Women AwardPress ReleasesJean-Jacques (J) Cabou, a partner in Perkins Coie’s White Collar & Investigations practice, is the recipient of NARAL Pro-Choice Arizona's 2017 Trust AZ Women Award. The award honors an individual in Arizona who has worked to defend the rights of women to make their own family-building and healthcare decisions; it was presented to J during the organization's annual gala on January 26, 2017.
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02.10.2017Partner Jean-Jacques Cabou Quoted In Arizona Republic Article - Arizona Supreme Court Strikes Down No-Bond Rule For Defendants Facing Child-Sex Crime ChargesGeneral NewsPartner Jean-Jacques Cabou was quoted in the Arizona Republic article, “Arizona Supreme Court Strikes Down No-Bond Rule For Defendants Facing Child-Sex Crime Charges” regarding the Arizona Supreme Court striking down the no-bond rule for defendants facing child-sex crime charges.
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01.24.2017Jean-Jacques Cabou Quoted in AZ Central - Arizona Ends Investigation Into Abortion Doctor, Fetal Tissue CollectionsGeneral NewsJean-Jacques Cabou was quoted in AZ Central, "Arizona Ends Investigation Into Abortion Doctor, Fetal Tissue Collections," regarding his representation of Camelback Family Planning in Phoenix.
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10.05.2016Perkins Coie Attorneys Mentioned in Law360 - U.S. Drops Charges Over Alleged Libya Arms Export EffortsGeneral News
Law360
Jean-Jacques (J) Cabou, Thomas D. Ryerson and Alexis E. Danneman are mentioned as representing Marc Turi and Turi Defense Group Inc. in "U.S. Drops Charges Over Alleged Libya Arms Export Efforts," a Law360 article, regarding the dismissal of charges against Marc and his defense group. J is quoted regarding the compromise and the innocence of Marc.
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10.03.2016Partner J Cabou Quoted in Arizona Capital Times - Asset Forfeit Lawsuit Wields Political Clout in Pinal CountyGeneral News
Arizona Capital Times
Partner J Cabou was quoted in the Arizona Capital Times article, “Asset Forfeit Lawsuit Wields Political Clout in Pinal County” regarding the use of use of funds taken from suspected criminals and state forfeiture laws. -
08.15.2016Best Lawyers® 2017 Recognizes 252 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 252 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
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07.06.2016Perkins Coie’s Jean-Jacques (J) Cabou Elected to The American Law InstitutePress ReleasesJean-Jacques (J) Cabou, a partner in Perkins Coie’s White Collar & Investigations practice, has been elected as a member of The American Law Institute (ALI). J joins 15 other Perkins Coie attorneys who are members of ALI.
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05.27.2016Perkins Coie Named Among Top Firms in 2016 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States. For 2016, the firm is recognized in 37 practice areas and 127 individual attorneys were recognized.
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04.15.2016Partner J. Cabou Discusses Arizona's Forfeiture LawGeneral News
Partner J. Cabou discusses Arizona's forfeiture law with KJZZ 91.5 with Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery in "Arizona Lawmakers Unlikely To Take Up Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform."
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03.24.2016J Cabou Testified Before the Arizona House CommitteeGeneral News
Arizona House Committee
J Cabou testified on March 24, 2016 before the Arizona House Committee on Government and Higher Education in support of a bill with wide bi-partisan support to overhaul Arizona’s civil asset forfeiture laws. The testimony is part of J’s ongoing work with the national ACLU Criminal Law Reform Project and the ACLU of Arizona to bring needed reforms to Arizona’s worst-in-the-nation forfeiture laws.
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03.15.2016Partner J Cabou Quoted in AZ CentralGeneral News
Partner J Cabou was quoted in "Phoenix I-10 shootings: A pricey tire and shaky timeline," an AZ Central article, regarding how the defense may handle the case.
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03.05.2016J Cabou Quoted in NorthJersey.com - New Jersey Crime Lab Faces Doubts After Technician’s SuspensionGeneral News
NorthJersey.com
J Cabou was quoted in "New Jersey Crime Lab Faces Doubts After Technician’s Suspension," a NorthJersey.com article, regarding a crime lab misconduct scandal in New Jersey and how the aftermath can set off a chain of events that can last years.
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2016J Cabou Recognized in Arizona - New Mexico Regional 2016 Best Lawyers For His Pro Bono ServiceGeneral News
Arizona - New Mexico Regional 2016 Best Lawyers
J Cabou was recognized in Arizona - New Mexico Regional 2016 Best Lawyers for his pro bono service, representing Monica Jones, the transgender student and activist wrongfully convicted under Phoenix’s “manifesting” intent to engage in prostitution ordinance. -
10.09.2015J Cabou Quoted in AZ CentralGeneral News
J Cabou was quoted in AZ Central in an article titled, "Pinal County Seeks to Dismiss Forfeiture Lawsuit," regarding the fact that Rhonda Cox was essentially bullied out of her day in court.
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08.17.2015Best Lawyers® 2016 Recognizes 245 Perkins Coie AttorneysPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that 245 of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers In America®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession; a more than 10 percent increase over the 221 firm attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in the 2015 edition.
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07.23.2015J Cabou Contests Forfeiture LawsGeneral News
Perkins Coie Partner J Cabou along with The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Arizona filed a suit against the sheriff and county attorney of Pinal County, Arizona, for their enforcement of Arizona’s civil asset forfeiture laws. They used this scheme against Rhonda Cox, a county resident, to seize and keep her truck, violating her constitutional rights. Recent mentions of the successful appeal, are found on KJZZ Radio, AZCentral, Arizona Capitol Times, Casa Grande Dispatch, Arizona Daily Star, The Guardian, Courthouse News Service, Tucson News Now and on July 30, 2015 The Daily Signal.
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07.22.2015Perkins Coie Challenges Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws in ArizonaPress ReleasesPerkins Coie, The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Arizona filed suit today, July 22, 2015, against the sheriff and county attorney of Pinal County, Arizona, for their enforcement of Arizona’s civil asset forfeiture laws.
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05.19.2015Perkins Coie Named Among Top Firms in 2015 Chambers USAPress ReleasesPerkins Coie is proud to announce that it has again been ranked by Chambers & Partners, publishers of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, as one of the top law firms in the United States.
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04.09.2015J Cabou Quoted in KJZZ - New ASU Study Shows Taser Use Temporarily Impairs Brain FunctionGeneral News
J Cabou was quoted in KJZZ article, New ASU Study Shows Taser Use Temporarily Impairs Brain Function, regarding the how the new study could affect how the court interprets a knowing and intelligent waiver when deciding to through out a confession.
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02.24.2015Perkins Coie Secures Dismissal of All Charges Against Transgender Activist Monica Jones in Wrongful Prostitution ChargePress ReleasesPerkins Coie attorneys Jean-Jacques “J” Cabou and Alexis Danneman won a dismissal of all charges against Monica Jones, the transgender student and activist wrongfully convicted under Phoenix’s “manifesting” intent to engage in prostitution ordinance.
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01.26.2015Perkins Coie Partner J Cabou Successfully Appeals Conviction Of Transgender ActivistGeneral News
Perkins Coie Partner J Cabou was lead appellate counsel for a transgender woman who successfully appealed a prostitution-related conviction. The case received significant media attention and support from advocacy and civil rights organizations. Recent mentions of the successful appeal, are found on The Advocate, Arizona Republic, BuzzFeed News, The Huffington Post, KJZZ Radio, Mint Press News, San Diego Gay & Lesbian News, Think Progress, among others.
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01.26.2015Perkins Coie Successfully Appeals Monica Jones Conviction for Wrongful Prostitution ChargePress ReleasesPerkins Coie attorneys Jean-Jacques “J” Cabou and Alexis Danneman successfully appealed the conviction of Monica Jones, the transgender student and activist wrongfully convicted under Phoenix’s “manifesting” intent to engage in prostitution ordinance.
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08.06.2014Perkins Coie Partner J Cabou Leads Appeal of Conviction of Transgender ActivistGeneral News
Perkins Coie Partner J Cabou is lead appellate counsel for a transgender woman who is appealing a prostitution-related conviction. The case is getting significant media attention and support from advocacy and civil rights organizations. Recent mentions of the appeal, filed on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, are found on ACLU Blog of Rights, KJZZ radio, AZFamily.com, Design&Trend, KTAR Radio, My FOX Phoenix.com and Phoenix New Times blog, among others.
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07.29.2014J Cabou Quoted in Operational Risk & RegulationGeneral NewsPartner J Cabou was quoted in Operational Risk & Regulation in "Proposed Bitcoin Regulations 'Unworkable' in Current Form," regarding the bitcoin regulations.
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07.17.2014J Cabou was quoted in Wired articleGeneral NewsPartner J Cabou was quoted in a Wired article, "New York’s New Bitcoin Rules Are Going to Kill Its Startups," regarding how the New York requirements will make things very tough for bitcoin startups.
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03.07.2014J Cabou Quoted in Wired and Wired.co.ukGeneral NewsPartner J Cabou was quoted in a Wired article that also ran in Wired.co.uk, "Why Bitcoin Doesn’t Want a Real Satoshi Nakamoto," regarding the nature of bitcoin and the possibility that there is one leader controlling the currency.
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06.22.2012Cabou and Christensen Supreme Court Amicus Brief covered by Leading Evidence BlogGeneral NewsPerkins Coie partner J Cabou and associate Nathan Christensen represent the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as amicus curiae before the U.S. Supreme Court. Perkins Coie's brief urges the Court to grant certiorari to review the decision of the Fifth Circuit, which allowed two government witnesses in a criminal case -- one of them an expert -- to testify fully anonymously. The Perkins Coie brief traces the history, purpose, and practice of the Confrontation Clause and concludes that the admission of such anonymous testimony is inconsistent with them all. The case is Elashi v. United States, Docket No. 11-1390.