Latest Trial Court News
Serial killer Peter Dupas given another chance to fight conviction
A sketch of Peter Dupas in court while on trial for the murder of Mersina Halvagis. Source: Herald Sun THE family of murdered Melbourne woman Mersina Halvagis may spend another Christmas with the worry that her brutal killer can continue to use the
Updated: 11/25/2011 12:23A
Shock confession in Carmen Thomas murder case
He pleaded not guilty to the murder charge in May this year and a trial was expected to start next February. However, in a surprise appearance in Auckland's High Court this morning, Callaghan pleaded guilty to the murder charge and perverting the
Updated: 11/25/2011 12:23A
REVEALED: Apple Held Samsung Over A Barrel In Tab Row
And some very interesting facts emerged about the parties dispute, in court today, in particular the notion that Apple made a series of private demands on Samsung, before it agreed to an early trial date. Samsung counsel, Neil Young QC,
Updated: 11/25/2011 12:22A
2G scam: Outcome of Kanimozhi's bail plea crucial for Raja's future move
I have made a chart of what witnesses are saying (in the court), what evidence is there in support of the statements and what are the contradictions. I am myself a lawyer and I know how trial is conducted," Raja said. Regarding his refusal to cross
Updated: 11/25/2011 12:21A
'Arroyos lying through their teeth about GMA'
The group urged the Philippine government and the Department of Justice to ask the Pasay regional trial court to transfer Arroyo to a detention facility under the care of the Southern Police District. "We, OFWs and their dependents, are more than happy
Updated: 11/25/2011 12:17A
Arroyo, health improving, asks for house arrest
Commission lawyer Maria Juana Valesa asked the court to order Arroyo's transfer to a government detention facility. Judge Jesus Mupas of the Pasay Regional Trial Court gave the commission and Arroyo until Tuesday to submit their motions and comments.
Updated: 11/25/2011 12:17A
Multimillion-dollar BC malpractice lawsuit heads to Supreme Court
The BC Court of Appeal, the province's highest court, in a strongly worded ruling, agreed with the hospital and doctors, and reversed the ruling. However, that court did not deal with all the details of the case: it looked only at whether the trial
Updated: 11/25/2011 12:16A
Madoff-Mets, Merck-Facebook, AT&T, Lehman in Court News
The case is Picard v. Katz, 11-cv-03605, US District Court, Southern District of New York (Manhattan). Merck KGaA (MRK) Says Facebook Let Merck & Co. Swipe Its Web Page German drugmaker Merck KGaA asked a New York judge to force Facebook Inc. to
Updated: 11/25/2011 12:15A
Her health improving, ex-Philippine president asks to be moved from hospital
Commission lawyer Maria Juana Valesa asked the court to order Arroyo's transfer to a government detention facility. Judge Jesus Mupas of the Pasay Regional Trial Court gave the commission and Arroyo until Tuesday to submit their motions and comments.
Updated: 11/25/2011 12:14A
Split Decision Ends Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination
Last week, the case finally went to trial in US District Court and the jury returned a mixed verdict that ended the case at an impasse, essentially siding with Bunting on some aspects and with the town of Ocean City on others. “The jury verdict in this
Updated: 11/25/2011 12:13A