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MPAA Files Amicus Brief in 'Flava v MyVidster' 7th Circuit Appeal
One such case is Flava Works v MyVidster, which is notable not just for the fact that Google and Facebook, and now the Motion Picture Association of America, among others, have filed amicus briefs with the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals,
Updated: 04/06/2012 05:53P
California Governor Commutes Sentence in Shaken Baby Case
Smith's case garnered intense scrutiny due to questions about the validity of Carpenter's theory and other medical evidence. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals overturned her conviction in 2006, stating that there was “there was simply no demonstrable
Updated: 04/06/2012 05:52P
China opens trial of accused smuggling kingpin Lai
The brief report did not say when a verdict could be expected, though in such high-profile cases courts rarely linger over their decisions. Xinhua said Lai's legal rights had been “fully guaranteed”. Lai's alleged crimes occurred in the special
Updated: 04/06/2012 05:51P
Apple push to ban Samsung tablets in U.S. gets wary appeal from judges
In a high-stakes patent dispute, the court heard arguments about whether a federal trial judge acted correctly in December when she ruled that Apple failed to provide enough evidence to support an injunction of Samsung's Galaxy product line.
Updated: 04/06/2012 05:50P
Lubanga Verdict a Victory for Victims and ICC
JURIST Guest Columnist Niccol Pons, Assistant Legal Officer of the Pre-Trial Chambers of the International Criminal Court, says that the guilty verdict against Thomas Lubanga, the first verdict issued by the ICC, is a victory for both the former
Updated: 04/06/2012 05:47P
Chester resident held for trial in Glenolden fatal hit-and-run case
9, 2011, will face trial on third-degree murder charges. Maurquis Javon Thompson was also held for court on a number of other charges including homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence and fleeing from police after a second day of
Updated: 04/06/2012 05:40P
Cooperator In Failed Bribery Case Sentenced To Time Served
By CM Matthews A cooperating witness who helped the Department of Justice build a failed foreign bribery case was sentenced to time served in federal court in Houston on Monday. US District Judge Lynn Hughes granted prosecutors' request that Fernando
Updated: 04/06/2012 05:37P
Cooperator In Failed Bribery Case Sentenced To Time Served
By CM Matthews A cooperating witness who helped the Department of Justice build a failed foreign bribery case was sentenced to time served in federal court in Houston on Monday. US District Judge Lynn Hughes granted prosecutors' request that Fernando
Updated: 04/06/2012 05:37P
Rape victim jailed to ensure court testimony
Prosecutors say the victim has already missed two court dates, forcing the case to be dropped and re-filed. They say it's a matter of inconveniencing the witness for the protection of the community. Prosecutors argue the girl is a foster child with a
Updated: 04/06/2012 05:31P
Rape victim jailed to ensure court testimony
Prosecutors say the victim has already missed two court dates, forcing the case to be dropped and re-filed. They say it's a matter of inconveniencing the witness for the protection of the community. Prosecutors argue the girl is a foster child with a
Updated: 04/06/2012 05:31P
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