The Zealous Advocate is our own Eastern District newsletter aimed primarily at our panel attorneys.  Our goals are to educate on new laws and cases, give updates on local news, offer helpful practice tips, and provide important notices from the Federal Defender.  The Zealous Advocate is typically published twice a year, in the summer and winter.  If you have any suggestions for articles or questions, please direct your suggestions and questions to the editors, Vidalia Patterson or Laura Wasco.  


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NEWSLETTERS:

The Zealous Advocate-Fall 2009 Supplement-Review of § 4246 Civil Commitment Cases 2000 to the Present

The Zealous Advocate-Fall 2009

The Zealous Advocate-Spring 2009

The Zealous Advocate-Winter 2008

The Zealous Advocate-Fall 2007

The Zealous Advocate–Winter 2006 Volume II

The Zealous Advocate–Winter 2006 Volume I

The Zealous Advocate–Summer 2006

 

CASE LAW UPDATES:

Fourth Circuit Update Fall 2009

Supreme Court Update Fall 2009

Archives:

Fourth Circuit Update 2008-2009

Supreme Court Update Spring 2009