Federal appeals court in NYC upholds Rigas' sentencingOctober 5th, 2009 Appeals court in NYC upholds Rigas' sentencingNEW YORK — A federal appeals court in New York has upheld prison sentences given to a father and son who built Adelphia Communications into a cable television powerhouse. The 2nd U.S.
NY court rules in favor of Canada's biggest independent oil company in genocide lawsuitOctober 2nd, 2009 NY appeals court rules for Canadian energy companyNEW YORK — A federal appeals court in New York has ruled that a lawsuit alleging that a Canadian energy company aided genocide in its pursuit of oil in Sudan was properly thrown out. The 2nd U.S.
Appeals court rules against military service members who sued over anthrax vaccine requirementSeptember 30th, 2009 Appeals court upholds dismissal of vaccine suitWASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has ruled that members of the military can be required to be vaccinated against anthrax. The U.S. Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a lower court's decision dismissing a case brought by eight service members who challenged the Food and Drug Administration's determination that the vaccine was effective.
Federal appeals court revives lawsuit seeking judicial oversight over pollution issuesSeptember 21st, 2009 Pollution lawsuit against power companies revivedNEW YORK — An appeals court has restored a lawsuit brought by eight states that want to hold power companies responsible for some of the nation's carbon dioxide emissions. The 2nd U.S.
Appeals court temporarily halts CIA secrets case after judge chides agencySeptember 11th, 2009 Court temporarily halts CIA secrets caseWASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has put a lawsuit against the CIA on hold temporarily, disagreeing with a lower court judge who claimed the agency was hiding behind dubious national security arguments to shield itself from potential embarrassment. The decision by a federal appeals panel on Thursday to grant an emergency stay will likely put off the questioning of a key witness in the case.
Federal government asks appeals court to stay decision in baseball drug list caseSeptember 1st, 2009 Feds ask appeals court to stay drug decisionNEW YORK — Federal prosecutors have asked an appeals court to stay its decision that government agents illegally seized the drug testing records and samples of more than 100 baseball players. The move could keep baseball's infamous drug list from being destroyed for at least a few months.
NFL to ask federal court to allow suspensions of Minnesota Vikings Kevin and Pat WilliamsAugust 18th, 2009 Appeals court takes up NFL suspensions caseMINNEAPOLIS — The NFL will ask a federal appeals court Tuesday to uphold the suspensions of Minnesota Vikings defensive linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy. Oral arguments will be made in St.
Appeals court revives whistle-blower suit alleging J&J paid doctors to sell anemia drugAugust 13th, 2009 Federal court OKs suit alleging kickbacks by J&JTRENTON, N.J. — A federal appeals court has revived a multibillion-dollar Medicare fraud case brought by whistle-blowers alleging Johnson & Johnson paid doctors kickbacks to prescribe an expensive drug in a strategy to boost sales.
Appeals court revives bias lawsuit brought by hundreds of black US Capitol police officersJuly 31st, 2009 Bias suit by black US Capitol officers revivedWASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Friday revived a discrimination lawsuit brought by more than 200 black police officers who claim they were mistreated by white supervisors with the U.S. Capitol Police.
NASCAR cites potential for fatalities in asking appeals court to restore Mayfield's suspensionJuly 8th, 2009 NASCAR asks appeals court to restore Mayfield banCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of "a proven methamphetamine user" could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans.
Appeals court tosses antitrust claims lodged against Abbott Labs over AIDS drug costJuly 8th, 2009 Appeals court rules for Abbott in AIDS drug caseSAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit accusing Abbott Laboratories of antitrust violations over a sudden 400-percent price hike of a popular AIDS drug. Advocacy groups and drug benefit providers sued Abbott in 2004.
Federal appeals court upholds prison term for drug smuggler shot by border agentsJune 30th, 2009 Prison terms upheld for smuggler shot at borderEL PASO, Texas — A federal appeals court has upheld the prison term for an admitted drug smuggler wounded in a controversial shooting by Border Patrol agents. The 5th U.S.
Obama administration asks court to reconsider allowing CIA renditions suit against BoeingJune 13th, 2009 Feds ask court to reconsider CIA renditions suitSAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a federal appeals court to reconsider its decision to allow a Boeing Co.
Nevada AG files criminal charges alleging ACORN illegally paid canvassers to register votersMay 4th, 2009 Nevada charges ACORN illegally paid to sign votersLAS VEGAS — Nevada authorities are accusing the political advocacy group ACORN and two former employees of illegally paying canvassers to sign up new voters last year. Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto filed charges Monday alleging the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now had policies requiring employees in Las Vegas to sign up 20 new voters per day or be fired.
Appeals court revives suit alleging Boeing subsidiary's illegal involvement in CIA renditionsApril 28th, 2009 Fed court revives rendition lawsuit against BoeingSAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that a Boeing Co. subsidiary can be sued for allegedly flying terrorism suspects to secret prisons around the world to be tortured as part of the CIA's "extraordinary rendition" program.
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