Commonwealth v. Ellis (Lawyers Weekly No. 10-144-16)
Affirmed new trial order based on newly discovered evidence of police detectives' criminal complicity with murder victim, creating incentive to suppress investigation.
Affirmed new trial order based on newly discovered evidence of police detectives' criminal complicity with murder victim, creating incentive to suppress investigation.
Administrative judge may review and reduce attorney fees and expenses in lump-sum workers' compensation settlements when unsubstantiated or excessive.