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Sun was close to licensing Java patents to Google: Court testimony
Google and Sun Microsystems' discussions to co-develop Android ultimately broke down because of disagreements over control of the platform, Google wrote in a trial brief late last week related to
Updated: 10/17/2011 10:28P
Black Saturday: Date set for bushfire class action
In a directions hearing held on Friday, Supreme Court Justice Jack Forrest agreed to delay the trial for six months. With the trial date now set, bushfire victims and their families affected by the Kilmore bushfire have until January 31 next year to
Updated: 10/17/2011 10:24P
Kingsport man convicted of murder denied new trial
Special Judge Jon Kerry Blackwood declined to grant the motion after a brief review in Sullivan County Criminal Court Monday afternoon. According to court records, Sullivan County Public Defender Steve Wallace argued the jury's verdict was “contrary”
Updated: 10/17/2011 10:23P
Trial of Michael Jackson's physician put off
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor agreed to delay the case, which sees the Thriller hitmaker's personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray standing trial for the involuntary manslaughter of the late singer in 2009 - to give defence lawyers more
Updated: 10/17/2011 10:21P
NJ attorney defends himself in murder case, says former clients lied about him
Bergrin is representing himself in the trial, which stems from his 2009 arrest in what the government claims was a racketeering enterprise involving drugs, prostitution, money laundering and witness tampering. Those charges were severed by a federal
Updated: 10/17/2011 10:15P
Jackson doctor's trial to resume Wednesday
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor agreed to delay the case against Dr. Conrad Murray for another day after defense attorneys said they needed time to prepare for how to deal with testing the coroner's office conducted last week on the
Updated: 10/17/2011 10:11P
Supreme Court to hear dispute over Stolen Valor Act
A trial judge sentenced Alvarez to three years' probation and a $5000 fine. The US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit reversed the trial judge's ruling. It said the law — aimed at speech and imposing a criminal penalty — must be subject to the
Updated: 10/17/2011 10:08P
NC Supreme Court Weighs Whether Foreclosures Need Original Documents
AP North Carolina's Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case that could decide whether mortgage lenders can foreclose on a home without producing original documents that prove they're owed the money. The hearing in a state traditionally friendly
Updated: 10/17/2011 10:04P
Tribunal may try Hariri killing suspects in absentia
Pre-trial judge Daniel Fransen, who is responsible for ensuring the trial is prepared fairly, asked the Hague-based court to “determine whether proceedings in absentia should be considered.” Under the tribunal's rules, judges can consider whether to
Updated: 10/17/2011 10:03P
Man bashed 'like a piece of meat', court hears
She was giving evidence in the NSW Supreme Court today in the trial of Andrew Iskandar, 21, and his mother, Nita Iskandar, 47. Andrew Iskandar is charged with murdering Mohd Shah Saemin about midnight on February 21, 2010. Nita is accused of being an
Updated: 10/17/2011 09:59P
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