Latest Trial Court News
Court denies Mike Leach appeal in wrongful termination lawsuit versus Texas Tech
A Lubbock trial court's ruling on sovereign immunity went against the school, but the decision from the 7th Court of Appeals upheld Texas Tech's assertion that it is a state entity and can only be sued with permission from the state Legislature or a
Updated: 02/17/2012 02:17P
TV CEO: Telecoms agency did not build a solid case on network's fine
The TV executive director attended on Friday a hearing held in the First Trial Court in Contentious-Administrative Matters, along with his legal counsel Ricardo Antela. Zuloaga rebutted the remarks made by Conatel director Pedro Maldonado, according to
Updated: 02/17/2012 02:15P
TV executive: Telecoms agency did not build a solid case on network's fine
The TV executive director attended on Friday a hearing held in the First Trial Court in Contentious-Administrative Matters, along with his legal counsel Ricardo Antela. Zuloaga rebutted the remarks made by Conatel director Pedro Maldonado, according to
Updated: 02/17/2012 02:12P
Abington businessman continues quest for reduced bail
By Carl Hessler Jr. NORRISTOWN – An Abington businessman awaiting trial for allegedly trying to hire a hit man to kill who he suspected was his wife's lover is making another attempt in a state court to have his bail reduced.
Updated: 02/17/2012 02:11P
Florida Supreme Court urged to limit redistricting review
The state Senate, meanwhile, filed an argument defending its map and also urged that detailed challenges be made at the trial court level. That's where a separate congressional map already is being contested.
Updated: 02/17/2012 02:05P
Conviction and 24-year sentence upheld by appeals court in NYC for ex
The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday rejected efforts by Norman Hsu (shoo) to reverse his conviction and reduce his sentence. It said a lower court judge acted properly during his trial and in calculating the losses to investors that the
Updated: 02/17/2012 02:03P
Psychologist says Rausch not aware of his actions at time of stabbing
Rausch is charged in Woodbury County District Court with attempted murder, willful injury and going armed with intent for the Jan. 24, 2011, stabbing of Smith at the home they had shared on the 1800 block of South Hennepin Street.
Updated: 02/17/2012 02:03P
Fed Judge Rejects $50.2M Civil Penalty In False Claims Case
The judge, Anthony Trenga of US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, called the statutorily required fine “grossly disproportional” to allegations Gosselin Worldwide Moving NV bilked the federal government. In a decision (PDF) published
Updated: 02/17/2012 02:02P
Teen in Craigslist case pleads not guilty
Brogan Rafferty, his ankles and wrists cuffed and dressed in a white T-shirt and orange jail pants, made a brief appearance Friday in Summit County Common Pleas Court. His plea came after he was transferred to the adult system from juvenile court
Updated: 02/17/2012 02:01P
Appeals Court Reverses Conviction of Ex-Goldman Programmer
On Friday, prosecutors asked that they be given time to seek a rehearing by the three-judge panel that originally heard arguments in the case or a review by the full Second Circuit. Separately, US District Judge Denise Cote, the judge who presided over
Updated: 02/17/2012 02:00P