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Supreme Ct. case not about health; 'Alamo' for fed. control
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON - Arguments before the Supreme Court beginning Monday are less about the legality of President Obama's health care reform bill and more a trial over federalism itself, one expert says. Many states have argued the
Updated: 03/26/2012 09:29A

Former Turkish military chief on trial
Turkey's former military chief has gone on trial for allegedly leading an Internet campaign aimed at stirring revolt and destabilizing the government. Gen. Ilker Basbug was jailed in early January, accused of attempting to overthrow the government.
Updated: 03/26/2012 09:24A

I tried to kill myself six times after boyfriend break-up, suicidal
By Martin Robinson A suicidal millionaire's daughter accused of looting during August's London riots tried to kill herself six times and self-harmed for years before her alleged two-hour crime spree, a court heard today. Laura Johnson, who was arrested
Updated: 03/26/2012 08:56A

Wife of pilot sues over 2009 fatal plane crash in Butte
In paperwork filed in Silver Bow County District Court, Janet Summerfield claims negligence in the death of her husband, Ellison Summerfield. While we were unable to reach Summerfield's attorney, the complaint demands a jury trial on two counts.
Updated: 03/26/2012 08:52A

So much for your day in court
Ironically, the Supreme Court is to blame. It is leading a quiet transformation by moving the country from using public court trials to secret arbitration hearings. Justice in a court of law emphasizes fairness, using costly traditional practices:
Updated: 03/26/2012 08:51A

IN RE ADAM AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES, INC.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio has accurately observed: "In reality, few cases deal with valuation in the allocation context." 1 That is, while many cases address valuation of a debtor's assets in the context of
Updated: 03/26/2012 08:51A

PRUITT v. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
The trial court ruled that: (1) the aiding or abetting claim was a statutory racial discrimination charge as described in Chapter 21 1 of the Texas Labor Code; (2) Pruitt failed to exhaust administrative remedies in neglecting to file a complaint with
Updated: 03/26/2012 08:51A

GRISBY v. JOHNSON
Concurrent to filing his notice of appeal on March 30, 2011, Johnson filed a request for a transcript/video with the trial court, but failed to pay the proper fees for preparation of the record. On April 1, 2011, a stay of execution was granted by the
Updated: 03/26/2012 08:51A

HARRIS v. SEAGER
Shortly before trial, Supreme Court granted the motion of defendants to preclude plaintiff's proposed expert witness from testifying at trial. After plaintiff rested at trial, defendants moved for a directed verdict dismissing the complaint,
Updated: 03/26/2012 08:49A

RICKY SHAMAR WASHINGTON v. STATE
He elected a trial by jury to be held in the Circuit Court for Harford County. During voir dire of the jury panel, Petitioner requested that the following question be asked: "Would any of you be more or less likely to believe a witness solely by virtue
Updated: 03/26/2012 08:49A