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IBA Annual Conference in Dubai generates immense interest amongst lawyers
Dubai, UAE: Under the patronage of HE Dr Hadef Bin Jua'an Al Dhaheri, UAE Minister of Justice, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and IndustryDubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department and the
Updated: 03/17/2011 06:37A
Plymouth Marine in war-crime case seeks clemency
The military's highest court disagreed and said the error was not serious enough to warrant a new trial. That court reinstated the conviction, and the Marine Corps sent Hutchins, a 2002 Plymouth South High School graduate, back to the brig last month
Updated: 03/17/2011 06:37A
House backs citizenship, offender link
The Missouri Highway Patrol also would need to check citizenship and immigration status of everyone on the sex offender list. Missouri law requires officials to check immigration status of everyone they jail.
Updated: 03/17/2011 06:36A
Collingdale man sues archdiocese, alleging he was abused by a priest (With Video)
A lawsuit was filed on his behalf in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by local attorneys Dan Monahan and Marci Hamilton. They are working in conjunction with Jeff Anderson, an internationally known expert
Updated: 03/17/2011 06:36A
Collingdale man sues archdiocese, alleging he was abused by a priest (With Video)
A lawsuit was filed on his behalf in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by local attorneys Dan Monahan and Marci Hamilton. They are working in conjunction with Jeff Anderson, an internationally known expert
Updated: 03/17/2011 06:36A
Court drama as schizophrenic Darren Laird caged for life for strangling ex-pal
As High Court judge Mr Justice Calvert-Smith ordered him to serve a minimum of 20 years behind bars, Laird screamed: “Why don't you add another five years on it. Is that all? Is that all?” He then began tearing at the secure glass.
Updated: 03/17/2011 06:36A
Coup attempt backfires
A bankrupt Chesterfield biotech company has ousted its chairman after he tried to organize a mini coup. Commonwealth Biotechnologies Inc. said late Tuesday that its board of directors voted Friday night to remove Bill Guo from his position as director
Updated: 03/17/2011 06:35A
Raising the legal age of adulthood on hold in NC
Adding 16- and 17-year-olds to the cases handled by the juvenile justice system would require more case workers and funding. “In this budget year, it just doesn't seem likely that that will happen,” said Chuck Mallonee, Chief Juvenile Court Counselor
Updated: 03/17/2011 06:35A
Sotomayor Follows Witness Prep Advice in Deflecting Question on Supreme Court
Justice Sonia Sotomayor was careful to avoid a simmering controversy over Supreme Court recusals when answering audience questions on Friday after receiving a diversity award from the Philadelphia Bar Association.
Updated: 03/17/2011 06:35A
Brother due in Buffalo court over sister's death
A hearing for Luke Wright is scheduled for Thursday in advance of his Erie County Court trial, scheduled to begin April 4. Wright's attorney has said he'll pursue a psychiatric defense for the 31-year-old. Wright faces nine felony counts including rape
Updated: 03/17/2011 06:34A
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