Democratic Sen. Schumer criticizes Obama administration position on media shieldOctober 1st, 2009 Sponsor of media shield criticizes administrationWASHINGTON — A key Senate sponsor of a bill to protect reporters' sources in federal court said Thursday the Obama administration has unexpectedly tried to weaken the protections. Supporters of the so-called media shield bill must now decide whether to proceed without counting on administration support.
Internal Prop 8 campaign memos become issue in lawsuit to overturn Calif. gay marriage banSeptember 25th, 2009 Prop 8 campaign seeks to shield internal memosSAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge is considering whether to order the sponsors of California's voter-approved gay marriage ban to produce their internal campaign records to lawyers now suing to overturn the law. U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker in San Francisco heard arguments Friday from lawyers seeking the information, including strategy memos and e-mails between top campaign officials.
Federal judge asks critics to respond to Obama plan for Northwest salmon by Oct. 2September 23rd, 2009 Judge asks responses to Obama salmon planPORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge has asked critics of the Obama administration's plan for Northwest salmon to file their responses by Oct.
Detroit rapper Eminem's music publisher takes Apple to court over iTunes downloadsSeptember 22nd, 2009 Eminem's music publisher takes Apple to courtDETROIT — Eminem's music publisher wants a bigger slice from Apple. Eight Mile Style LLC and a co-plaintiff, Martin Affiliated LLC, are suing Apple Inc., claiming they never authorized the use of 93 songs in a downloadable format on Apple's popular iTunes service.
Mom who was put on trial in Missouri cyberbullying case asks to use the Internet againAugust 6th, 2009 Mom in cyberbullying case asks to use Web againST. LOUIS — A mother who was tried on accusations she was involved in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old Missouri girl who committed suicide wants to use the Internet again.
Pa. high court: Juveniles suing crooked judge who took money can keep their recordsJuly 23rd, 2009 Juveniles suing crooked Pa. judge can keep recordsALLENTOWN, Pa.
Mayfield heads into federal court to fight NASCAR's drug suspensionJuly 1st, 2009 Mayfield in court to fight NASCAR suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield is in court trying to get his indefinite suspension from NASCAR lifted by a federal judge.
Federal judge refuses to toss former waitress's civil rights lawsuit against Nevada governorJuly 1st, 2009 Judge refuses to toss lawsuit against Nevada gov.LAS VEGAS — A federal judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit by a former cocktail waitress who accuses Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons of accosting her outside a Las Vegas restaurant in October 2006 and of orchestrating a cover-up when she went public.
SC gov changes his mind, decides not to release records proving he paid for trips to mistressJuly 1st, 2009 Sanford backs out of promise to release recordsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov.
Nevada governor asks judge to shield phone records from woman pressing federal civil lawsuitJune 25th, 2009 Nevada gov. asks judge to shield phone recordsLAS VEGAS — Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons has asked a federal judge to shield his phone records from a former cocktail waitress who accuses him of accosting her outside a Las Vegas restaurant in 2006.
Judge sets July 15 deadline for proposed settlements in Morgan Freeman lawsuit over car wreckJune 19th, 2009 Settlement deadline set in Morgan Freeman lawsuitJACKSON, Miss. — A federal judge says actor Morgan Freeman and the woman suing him over a car wreck should submit settlement proposals to the court by July 15.
Nev. governor feels 'very badly' for Ensign, won't speculate on senator's political futureJune 19th, 2009 Nevada governor feels 'very badly' for EnsignRENO, Nev. — Nevada Gov.
10 Commandments judge's Web site says he's running for Ala. governor again in 2010 electionsJune 1st, 2009 10 Commandments judge runs for Ala. governor againMONTGOMERY, Ala.
Missouri mother accused of using her 1-year-old child to shield man from police TaserMay 14th, 2009 Mo. mom accused of using child to block TaserHANNIBAL, Mo. — Police said a northeast Missouri mother used her 1-year-old child to shield a man from a Taser during a confrontation with officers.
Judge: 1868 Sioux treaty covers pain, suffering of woman sexually assaulted by Army recruiterApril 29th, 2009 Judge: 1868 Sioux treaty covers pain, sufferingPIERRE, S.D. — A nearly 150-year-old treaty between the United States and a number of Indian tribes requires the U.S.
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