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Judges, journalists clash over court tweets
William Balfour is in court over the murders of the mother, brother and nephew of Jennifer Hudson. Photo / AP Twitter is increasingly putting reporters on a collision course with judges, who fear it could threaten a defendant's right to a fair trial.
Updated: 04/16/2012 04:59P
FTC wins preliminary injunction, stopping second hospital merger in a week
In a second hospital merger victory in a week for the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal District Court Judge Kapala in the Northern District of Illinois granted the FTC's motion for a preliminary injunction (PI) last
Updated: 04/16/2012 04:59P
Has Norway's security changed since Breivik attacks?
On the first day of his trial, Breivik told the court he "acknowledged" the acts, but said he did not accept criminal responsibility. Justice minister Grete Faremo told the BBC's Jon Sopel that the country took great pride in being "an open and
Updated: 04/16/2012 04:54P
Wis. Supreme Court won't take voter ID cases
The court didn't explain why it wasn't taking up the state's appeals in its two single-page orders, which it issued hours after a trial began in one of the cases. The decision means the law, which would require voters to present photo identification at
Updated: 04/16/2012 04:54P
Wis. Supreme Court won't take voter ID cases
The court didn't explain why it wasn't taking up the state's appeals in its two single-page orders, which it issued hours after a trial began in one of the cases. The decision means the law, which would require voters to present photo identification at
Updated: 04/16/2012 04:54P
Roger Clemens' retrial begins with quest for neutral jury
Credit: AP Roger Clemens leaves federal court in Washington, DC, after a judge declared a mistrial in his perjury case. by Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Roger Clemens stood and uttered "Morning" to the 90 potential jurors who had gathered in the
Updated: 04/16/2012 04:53P
California employers win on interpretation of their duty "to provide" meal periods
The court rejected the plaintiff's contention that the rest period must in all situations be provided before the meal period. The California Supreme Court clarified the trial court's approach to determining whether to certify meal period and rest break
Updated: 04/16/2012 04:53P
Can George Zimmerman get a fair trial in Sanford, Fla.?
By Matt Harrigan, syracuse.com APGeorge Zimmerman, right, stands next to a Seminole County Deputy during a court hearing in Sanford, Fla. Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of the 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Updated: 04/16/2012 04:53P
Drawing a Line on Misbehavior in the Dock
Known for loutish outbursts and a fierce intellect, Mr. Seselj has been free to display these qualities in court because he is acting as his own lawyer. Throughout his trial, he has used his perch to hurl insults at court officers, attack his political
Updated: 04/16/2012 04:50P
Video: Breivik both tearful and defiant in court
By Deborah Gembara OSLO --- The trial of the Norwegian man responsible for last year's killing spree was off to a dramatic start. Anders Breivik offered a defiant salute to judges as his scheduled ten week trial kicked off.
Updated: 04/16/2012 04:50P
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