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Movers & shakers: T. John Ward
The last case he tried as a lawyer, Ward says, was a patent trial in federal court in which his San Francisco co-counsel lamented the way matters progressed. "I heard a lot of times, 'Gee, if we had the Northern District of California rules [for patent
Updated: 11/11/2011 01:56P
Okla. Court Affirms Life Sentence For Mother In Son's Death
The appeals court overturned that conviction on the grounds that Pettit represented herself during the trial but never waived her right to an attorney. In a decision handed down late Thursday, the appeals court denied claims that Pettit was denied a
Updated: 11/11/2011 01:54P
Jurors view alleged place of Jordan Mendes killing
In court, Fagan was asked to identify these items, now stored in airtight paint cans that prevent certain accelerants from evaporating. A later analysis on the items revealed the presence of gasoline, he said. The trial is scheduled to resume at 9:30
Updated: 11/11/2011 01:53P
Joint motion sought to delay Edwards trial
Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys for John Edwards have proposed a new schedule for the criminal case against the former US senator and presidential candidate which delays the trial until mid-February. In a court
Updated: 11/11/2011 01:50P
Amir allowed to appeal six-month jail sentence
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been given permission by a London court to appeal his six-month sentence in the spot-fixing trial. The 19-year-old left-arm fast bowler was not sent to jail, but to a young offenders' detention centre.
Updated: 11/11/2011 01:48P
Borno: A'Court Arrests Tribunal's Judgment
By Tobi Soniyi in Abuja and Segun Awofadeji Fresh crisis looms in the judiciary as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Dalhatu Adamu, Thursday dissolved the Borno State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal.
Updated: 11/11/2011 01:47P
Death for throwing girl out of train
In a landmark judgment on offence against women, a fast track court in Thrissur on Friday sentenced to death Govindachami in the sensational Soumya murder case. The judge also sentenced him to life time imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on
Updated: 11/11/2011 01:45P
Indian Court Blasts Government for Plight of Pakistanis Held in Prison Without
The Court has ordered the New Delhi government to produce a comprehensive report on the inmates within two weeks. Senior judge RN Lodha told Indian media it is "shocking that over 254 Pakistani nationals are languishing in jails without a trial,
Updated: 11/11/2011 01:41P
DA to seek death penalty for one of two defendants in capital murder case
Following the indictments in July, the possible costs of capital murder trials for the two defendants was a consideration during Commissioners Court budget workshops and hearings. In August, commissioners learned Milam County qualifies to participate
Updated: 11/11/2011 01:38P
2G trial: Day 1 focuses on alleged RCom-Swan links
The trial in the 2G telecom scam case opened on Friday in a packed court room. An estimated 350 people, including the accused, their families, lawyers and the media, fought for space in the room. The questioning and cross examination on the first day
Updated: 11/11/2011 01:37P
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