More from this issue:

1. Kimbrough v. U.S., No. 06-6330 (U.S. Supreme Court) (552 U.S. 85; 128 S.Ct. 558) (December 10, 2007) (Justice Ginsburg)
2. U.S. v. Kaid, No. 05-4470-cr (2nd Cir.) (502 F.3d 43) (September 12, 2007) (Per Curiam)
3. Gall v. U.S., No. 06-7949 (U.S. Supreme Court) (552 U.S. 38; 128 S.Ct. 586) (December 10, 2007) (Justice Stevens)
4. Watson v. U.S., No. 06-571 (U.S. Supreme Court) (552 U.S. 74; 128 S.Ct. 579) (December 10, 2007) (Justice Souter)
5. Pierre v. Gonzales, No. 05-3260-ag (2nd Cir.) (502 F.3d 109) (September 11, 2007) (Judge Dennis G. Jacobs)

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