Alabama Supreme Court overturns $274M in verdicts against 3 drug companies sued by stateOctober 16th, 2009 Ala. court rejects verdicts in drug price casesMONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Supreme Court has thrown out jury decisions awarding the state more than $274 million from three pharmaceutical companies.
Britain's new Supreme Court swings into action as recently minted justices consider first caseOctober 4th, 2009 Britain's new Supreme Court swings into actionLONDON — Britain's most powerful judges take up their first case this week with new robes, new titles, a new courtroom and — some argue — more power. Monday marks the hearing of the first case by Britain's new Supreme Court, a group of 12 justices who were until recently known as the Law Lords.
Supreme Court hears arguments on lifting restrictions on corporate campaign spendingSeptember 9th, 2009 Supreme Court arguments under way in campaign caseWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, in a case that arose from a film attacking Hillary Rodham Clinton, wrestled on Wednesday with whether to overturn prohibitions on political campaign spending by corporations and labor unions. Newly seated Justice Sonia Sotomayor jumped right into the questioning.
A brief look at the campaign finance laws at stake in the Supreme Court 'Hillary" movie caseSeptember 5th, 2009 Campaign finance laws before the Supreme CourtThe federal and state campaign finance laws and legal interpretations of them at stake as the Supreme Court hears a reargument of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission:
The court asked lawyers to answer this question: "Should the Court overrule either or both Austin v.
After Supreme Court win, gun owners sue DC for right to carry weapons outside homesAugust 7th, 2009 Gun owners sue DC for right to carry weaponsWASHINGTON — The attorney who got the Supreme Court to overturn the District of Columbia's handgun ban is now challenging rules that prohibit gun owners from carrying their weapons outside their homes. Attorney Alan Gura filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court challenging the gun laws the city passed in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling.
China's Supreme Court says death penalty will be used more sparinglyJuly 29th, 2009 China says death penalty to be used more sparinglyBEIJING — The highest court in China, which executes more people than any other country, has called for the death penalty to be used less often and for only the most serious criminal cases, state media reported Wednesday. The remarks indicate that the Supreme People's Court, which reviews all death sentences from lower courts before they are carried out, could overturn more of them.
Vancouver Canucks owner scores victory in Supreme Court of CanadaJuly 16th, 2009 Canucks ownership dispute settled in top courtOTTAWA — The owner of the Vancouver Canucks scored a victory in Canada's top court regarding his hold on the team. The Supreme Court of Canada has sided with Francesco Aquilini, dismissing an appeal from two Vancouver businessmen.
Prosecutors: Former press lord Conrad Black doesn't deserve bail pending Supreme Court appealJuly 7th, 2009 Prosecutors: Former press lord shouldn't get bailCHICAGO — Former press lord Conrad Black should not be freed on bail while appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court his conviction for defrauding shareholders in his Hollinger International media empire, prosecutors said Monday.
Federal panel won't reconsider ruling that overturned murder conviction handed down by NJ juryJuly 3rd, 2009 Ruling that overturned NJ murder conviction standsPHILADELPHIA — A federal appeals court will not reconsider its ruling that overturned a murder conviction. In a decision announced Thursday, the 3rd U.S.
Correction: Supreme Court-Tyco Convictions storyJune 9th, 2009 Correction: Supreme Court-Tyco Convictions storyWASHINGTON — In a June 8 story about the Supreme Court's rejection of appeals by former Tyco executives L. Dennis Kozlowski and former CFO Mark Swartz, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the court's action ends efforts to overturn their fraud and larceny convictions.
Supreme Court turns away appeal of ex-Tyco executives convicted of fraud, larcenyJune 8th, 2009 Ex-Tyco execs lose appeal at Supreme CourtWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is refusing to hear an appeal from two former top executives of Tyco International that challenges their convictions for fraud and larceny involving more than $100 million in bonuses. The justices' action Monday ends the effort by Tyco's former CEO L.
NRA asks Supreme Court to overturn Chicago handgun ban, apply Constitution to states, citiesJune 4th, 2009 Rifle group appeals handgun ban to high courtWASHINGTON — The National Rifle Association is asking the Supreme Court to strike down strict gun control laws in the Chicago area, setting the stage for another high court battle over Second Amendment protections for gun owners. The NRA wants the court to rule that last year's gun rights decision invalidating a handgun ban in the District of Columbia applies as well to local and state laws.
Brazilian supreme court justice suspends court order giving custody of boy to US fatherJune 3rd, 2009 Brazil suspends American dad's custody of boySAO PAULO — A Brazilian supreme court justice has suspended a court order granting custody of a 9-year-old boy to his U.S. father. The decision by Justice Marco Aurelio was in response to a request by a Brazilian political party.
Jay-Z, Kanye West want to work with KasabianMarch 30th, 2009 LONDON - Hip-hop stars Jay-Z and Kanye West want to work with the British group Kasabian. The group can also count Oasis, Brazilian footballer Kaka and Hollywood actress Rosario Dawson as fans.
Robert Pattinson may star in romance-drama "Memoirs"March 25th, 2009 LONDON - Brit actor Robert Pattinson is said to be in talks to star in romance-drama "Memoirs" by Summit Entertainment. While Nick Osborne and Trevor Engelson are producing through their Underground Films banner, Allen Coulter is in talks to direct "Memoirs", reports Variety.
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