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Model settles child support fight
In the midst of a trial that brought tales of the high life and high fashion to family court, supermodel Linda Evangelista and a billionaire French businessman have reached an agreement to end their child support fight. Evangelista, Francois-Henri
Updated: 05/07/2012 05:04P

court reverses order for VA system overhaul
The veterans lawyer Gordon P. Erspamer said he will ask the US Supreme Court to review the case. "If the courts don't have jurisdiction, then the veteran is left without a remedy," Erspamer said. Veterans for Common Sense and Veterans United for Truth
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:55P

Judge Jeffrey Colbath denies new trial for John Goodman
Judge Jeffrey Colbath has denied a motion for a new trial requested by defense attorneys for John Goodman. In his ruling, the judge based his decision after the court interviewed the six jurors and two alternates in the case. The judge said the court
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:52P

Judge Jeffrey Colbath denies new trial for John Goodman
Judge Jeffrey Colbath has denied a motion for a new trial requested by defense attorneys for John Goodman. In his ruling, the judge based his decision after the court interviewed the six jurors and two alternates in the case. The judge said the court
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:52P

Cancer delays killer mom's retrial
Defence counsel Alain Hepner told court Aset Magomadova has "advanced cervical cancer" and requires intensive chemotherapy and radiation. As a result, Magomadova won't be well enough to face the more than month-long trial scheduled to begin May 22,
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:49P

Suspect pleads not guilty in molestation case
By Sally Voth -- svoth@nvdaily.com A man accused of molesting a child in Frederick County has pleaded not guilty in federal court. John Stuart Dowell, 45, of Santa Cruz., Calif., pleaded not guilty in US District Court in Charlottesville Monday morning
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:49P

Oracle Wins Partial Victory Over Google, Jury Deadlocks on Java Fair Use
The case, which was heard in federal court in California, captivated the technology community for several weeks as Oracle CEO Larry Ellison clashed with Google CEO Larry Page about what company, if any, owns the rights to Java—one of the world's most
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:46P

Federal appeals court rules against RI inmate
PROVIDENCE, RI (WTW) — A federal appeals court in Boston has ruled a Rhode Island inmate who faces a possible death-penalty prosecution may stand trial in federal court. The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 3-2 decision on Monday siding with
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:45P

Federal appeals court rules against RI inmate
PROVIDENCE, RI (WTW) — A federal appeals court in Boston has ruled a Rhode Island inmate who faces a possible death-penalty prosecution may stand trial in federal court. The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 3-2 decision on Monday siding with
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:45P

Google violated copyright, but no damages: jury
In a partial verdict, jurors were unable to decide on a key point of whether Google's use of copyrighted Java software was "fair use" that made it acceptable. The verdict prevents any potential for an Oracle windfall, but the case between the two tech
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:44P