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Medicare Suit: A DC federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of men -- including former House Majority leader Dick Armey -- seeking to opt out of Medicare coverage. Our Zoe Tillman has the story. From Howrey to Baker Botts: A 32-member team
Updated: 03/17/2011 09:13A
Court expects to seat 20 Casey Anthony jurors for nearly $361104
The Casey Anthony trial will cost the court system more than $361000 — the bulk of it to house, feed and transport sequestered jurors for eight weeks, according to an expense breakdown by court officials.
Updated: 03/17/2011 09:12A
Dallas Bar Foundation Fellows Honor Charles W. Matthews
Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson, of the Supreme Court of Texas, will be introducing Mr. Matthews and presenting him with the award. A reception will begin at 11:30 am in the foyer of the Pavilion prior to the luncheon at noon.
Updated: 03/17/2011 09:11A
A manifesto for 21st century open justice
His ideas are progressive and practical, and amount to a manifesto for building a more open justice system, fit for the internet age.?? The annual Judicial Studies Board lecture has in recent years been used by the senior judiciary to criticise the
Updated: 03/17/2011 09:11A
Cabinet delays explanation on SAPS lease
The decision was taken at a meeting between Madonsela, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe and the secretary of Cabinet, according to a statement following Cabinet's fortnightly meeting. Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane declined to give reasons for
Updated: 03/17/2011 09:11A
News Corp shareholders accuse Murdoch of nepotism over Shine deal
Not according to two of News Corp's smaller shareholders, who have launched a lawsuit accusing Rupert Murdoch of treating the company like a 'family candy store'. But there's an easy answer to this, surely... The lawsuit has been filed by trustees of
Updated: 03/17/2011 09:11A
Brothers plead guilty in Kansas hunting camp case
James Butler also acknowledged he obstructed justice in April 2009 by ordering an employee at the High Roller Whitetails, a deer operation in Center, Texas, to get rid of five or six white-tailed deer mounts after wildlife officers began conducting
Updated: 03/17/2011 09:10A
Cost of Civil Lawsuits Could Go Slightly Higher
Anyone filing a civil lawsuit in Arlington's circuit and district courts could soon find the process just a wee bit more expensive. County Board members on March 24 will vote on a measure to add a $2 surcharge on filing
Updated: 03/17/2011 09:09A
Co-Rapporteurs of the Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of
The reforms of the Electoral Code, as well as the amendments to the law on Television and Radio, the cases of the persons being in prison after March 2008 events, the reforms of the justice and police spheres and the amendments to the law On Conducting
Updated: 03/17/2011 09:08A
Suffolk OTB gets bankruptcy OK
He says it will take six to eight months for the reorganization plan to be approved by the court. The New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. is currently reorganizing under bankruptcy court protection and the Nassau County OTB is facing similar
Updated: 03/17/2011 09:08A