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Wis. trial over new voter maps to begin Thursday
The judges twice tried to have lawyers in the case appeal to lawmakers to voluntarily revisit the issue. A court clerk said Wednesday the latest attempt failed, and now both sides will prepare for a trial expected to last from Thursday morning to late
Updated: 02/22/2012 08:18P
Judge: State Can't Force Plan B Sales
US District Judge Ronald Leighton sided with a pharmacy and two pharmacists who said state rules requiring them to dispense Plan B violate their constitutional rights to freedom of religion because such drugs can destroy a fertilized egg,
Updated: 02/22/2012 08:17P
Hearsay Evidence May Prove Pivotal in San Francisco Case
The trial in San Francisco Superior Court will begin as soon as Friday. Mr. Mirkarimi, 50 years old, goes on trial as early as Friday in San Francisco Superior Court on misdemeanor domestic-violence charges. The case stems from a New Year's Eve
Updated: 02/22/2012 08:15P
Major courts overhaul
Vexatious litigants - those who repeatedly bring legal proceedings that have no merit - could see their access to the courts reduced, or face cost orders. The commission is also examining the right to a civil jury trial in the High Court.
Updated: 02/22/2012 08:13P
Major courts overhaul
Vexatious litigants - those who repeatedly bring legal proceedings that have no merit - could see their access to the courts reduced, or face cost orders. The commission is also examining the right to a civil jury trial in the High Court.
Updated: 02/22/2012 08:13P
Strauss-Kahn civil case begins in March
AP New York - The first court hearing in the US civil case being brought against former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn will take place on March 15, court officials said on Wednesday. The hearing will hear arguments on
Updated: 02/22/2012 08:12P
Strauss-Kahn civil case begins in March
AP New York - The first court hearing in the US civil case being brought against former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn will take place on March 15, court officials said on Wednesday. The hearing will hear arguments on
Updated: 02/22/2012 08:12P
Major courts overhaul proposed
Last year, former justice minister Simon Power was forced to wind back plans to restrict jury trials in criminal cases after an outcry from lawyers and opposition MPs. President of the Commission Sir Grant Hammond said the aim of the review is to
Updated: 02/22/2012 08:11P
Philippine ex-leader Arroyo to be arraigned
Entertainment News from AP AP National News Video More>> NYPD monitored students at colleges across Northeast; sent agent on rafting trip, noted prayer. (Graphic by AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) More>> MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Former Philippine President
Updated: 02/22/2012 08:00P
Judge rules Wash. state cannot force pharmacies to sell Plan B
Reported by: AP Kristen Waggoner, an attorney representing Ralph's Thriftway in Olympia, Wash., and two licensed Washington pharmacists, the plaintiffs in a court case to decide if Washington state could force pharmacies to sell Plan B or other
Updated: 02/22/2012 07:43P