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High Court told: Don't summon doctors anymore
FORMER President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to refrain from compelling her doctors to reveal her medical condition on this week's oral arguments on a travel restraint circular. In a six-page petition, Arroyo's lead counsel
Updated: 11/28/2011 09:15A
Novellus (NVLS) Breach of Contract Win Against Linear Tech (LLTC) Affirmed in
Novellus Systems (Nasdaq: NVLS) reports a California Court of Appeal has fully and unanimously affirmed the company's legal victory in defending itself against a lawsuit brought by Linear Technology Corporation (Nasdaq: LLTC).
Updated: 11/28/2011 09:11A
HIV prevention gel fails, deals AIDS researchers a setback (Morning Read)
It was a big disappointment for AIDS researchers and patients when a trial of a microbicide gel intended to prevent HIV infection in women was canceled after researchers reported it wasn't working. It was especially surprising because the drug seemed
Updated: 11/28/2011 09:11A
Inside the attack on the First Amendment
The courts have consistently supported the rights of the Ku Klux Klan to use extreme and hateful words, of the burners of books, and of those who desecrate the American flag. All of that is considered “protected speech.” A commitment to real free
Updated: 11/28/2011 09:10A
US Middle District Court judge to handle unusual Pennsylvania deer farm case
Judge John E. Jones III has handled many types of cases in his years on US Middle District Court. He has sentenced an array of criminals from drug traffickers to bank robbers and been the arbiter in a myriad of civil disputes, some involving millions
Updated: 11/28/2011 09:09A
Truck driver to face trial in fatal accident
“Recklessness and causation are issues that properly remain for determination by the fact finder at trial,” Nicholas added in the court order denying Cohens' request. Cohens, 43, of Bronx, NY, will now be scheduled for trial on the charges.
Updated: 11/28/2011 09:06A
Karunanidhi happy as daughter gets bail
Former telecom minister Andimuthu Raja (also a DMK leader), his former personal secretary RK Chandolia, and DB Realty promoter Shahid Usman Balwa are also yet to move the high court against the trial court's 3 November order rejecting their bail pleas.
Updated: 11/28/2011 09:05A
OPEN COURT
The hearing will be open to the public and the media—except for the parts when the court discusses top secret classified information—so expect a large crowd of observers to tweet, blog and Tumblr the whole thing. It could well be the biggest trial of
Updated: 11/28/2011 09:04A
Nigeria: EFCC Files 27 More Charges Against Daniel
Jacobs said the lengthy nature of the amended charges was not sufficient to seek for an adjournment. He relied on sections 163 and 164 of the 1999 Constitution to argue his case, but said he would leave the decision to the discretion of the court.
Updated: 11/28/2011 09:04A
More trouble for Gbenga Daniel
He told the court that he was ready to open the case, commence trial and prove the 43 charges against the former governor. In his reaction, Counsel to the accused, Prof. Taiwo Osipitan, acknowledged receipt of the additional charges, but pleaded with
Updated: 11/28/2011 09:03A
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