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Jurors in John Edwards trial ask to see exhibits
Police escort John Edwards and his daughter Cate to federal court. A jury is deliberating on charges he took illegal campaign donations to cover up an affair while he sought the Democratic nomination for president. (Gerry Broome, Associated Press / May
Updated: 05/18/2012 07:09P
Luz demolition stalled
Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Ramon Daomilas of Branch 12 directed Sheriff Joseph Olmedo to first consult with the lawyers and officers of the homeowners' association, and local barangay officials in the area. The judge said the discussion should
Updated: 05/18/2012 07:08P
Luz demolition stalled
Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Ramon Daomilas of Branch 12 directed Sheriff Joseph Olmedo to first consult with the lawyers and officers of the homeowners' association, and local barangay officials in the area. The judge said the discussion should
Updated: 05/18/2012 07:08P
Does First Amendment trump antitrust law? In FTC case, Google hopes so
But what caught our eye was the final section of the paper, which carries the theoretically game-ending heading, "The First Amendment Protects Search Engine Results Against Antitrust Law." Businesses that engage in speech are covered by antitrust law
Updated: 05/18/2012 07:08P
Fiscal appointed as new RTC judge
I told the Lord to make me an instrument of peace, justice and love,” said Acosta. A native of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, the 41-year-old Acosta will take his oath before Associate Justice Gabriel Ingles of the Court of Appeals on May 28.
Updated: 05/18/2012 07:07P
Tables turned: Judge Herman Marable faces civil contempt of court charge
By Ron Fonger | RFONGER1@mlive.com FLINT, MI -- The Flint Housing Commission wants District Judge Herman Marable held in contempt of court for his handling of a landlord-tenant dispute that lingered for months in his courtroom without a resolution.
Updated: 05/18/2012 07:06P
Attorney, developer convicted in Sevier mortgage fraud case
Jurors in US District Court deemed attorney Jerry D. Kerley, 58, and developer Jeffrey Whaley, 48, guilty of conspiring to commit wire fraud, eight counts of wire fraud, two counts of bank fraud, two counts of making false statements to a bank and
Updated: 05/18/2012 07:05P
Juror fined for smoking cannabis
Hussain at first denied it was his until he had a change of heart and apologised when warned by PC Michael Bailey that the butt could be examined for his DNA. The trial judge then had to adjourn the case while the police investigated and legal
Updated: 05/18/2012 07:02P
The accidental millionaire finally made to pay
Mr Gao, later extradited from Hong Kong, has yet to face trial. But his wife was yesterday found guilty of 30 charges of theft, dishonesty and money laundering by a jury at the Rotorua District Court. The mother of two was on the run for two years
Updated: 05/18/2012 07:02P
The accidental millionaire finally made to pay
Mr Gao, later extradited from Hong Kong, has yet to face trial. But his wife was yesterday found guilty of 30 charges of theft, dishonesty and money laundering by a jury at the Rotorua District Court. The mother of two was on the run for two years
Updated: 05/18/2012 07:02P