Latest Trial Court News
BP Gulf of Mexico Rig Disaster, Spill, Litigation, Settlements: Timeline
BP Plc (BP), which was set to got to trial today in federal court in New Orleans to determine the extent of liability for the April 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, reached a settlement March 2 with lawyers for individuals and businesses hurt by the
Updated: 03/04/2012 07:17P
BP Gulf of Mexico Rig Disaster, Spill, Litigation, Settlements: Timeline
BP Plc (BP), which was set to got to trial today in federal court in New Orleans to determine the extent of liability for the April 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, reached a settlement March 2 with lawyers for individuals and businesses hurt by the
Updated: 03/04/2012 07:17P
Saanich sexual assault case earns offender 'dangerous offender' status
BC Supreme Court Justice Keith Bracken last week declared Lawrence a dangerous offender. "Whenever we seek a dangerous offender designation we look at the background of the accused, the seriousness of the offence he's been convicted of,
Updated: 03/04/2012 07:09P
Radical reform of white collar crime investigation
The Osaka District Court decided to exclude most of the written statements obtained from witnesses because of the use of leading questions and coercion. In September 2010 the director general was acquitted. Following the acquittal, the actions of the
Updated: 03/04/2012 07:01P
Radical reform of white collar crime investigation
The Osaka District Court decided to exclude most of the written statements obtained from witnesses because of the use of leading questions and coercion. In September 2010 the director general was acquitted. Following the acquittal, the actions of the
Updated: 03/04/2012 07:01P
Library Diaries
Sally Stern, a local librarian fired for writing "The Library Diaries," filed a wrongful termination complaint in US District Court in Grand Rapids. It was settled last month with Stern receiving $57000. The lawsuit stirred painful memories in the
Updated: 03/04/2012 06:57P
McLemore's attorney suggests entrapment case
By Rachel Salyer Ben McLemore, a University basketball player, had a hearing in Douglas County District Court Friday for a minor in possession citation he received at Abe and Jake's Landing, 8 E. 6th St., in November. McLemore's attorney, Al Lopes,
Updated: 03/04/2012 06:36P
Amendment or acquittal?
“I think the court has to resolve whether that is an acquittal or an amendment. If it's not an acquittal… would that mean they can file the same articles after a year in case the CJ is acquitted?” Salvador said the choice is either conviction or
Updated: 03/04/2012 06:29P
Amendment or acquittal?
“I think the court has to resolve whether that is an acquittal or an amendment. If it's not an acquittal… would that mean they can file the same articles after a year in case the CJ is acquitted?” Salvador said the choice is either conviction or
Updated: 03/04/2012 06:29P
Sheriff's actress wife adds to trial drama
“I'm going to use this just in case he wants to take Theo away from me,” Mrs. Lopez said on the video, according to court documents. “Because he did, he said that, that he's very powerful, and he can, he can do it.” Sheriff Mirkarimi's defense
Updated: 03/04/2012 06:21P