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.
Court upholds $4.6 million judgment against USA Truck of Van Buren after contract breachOctober 1st, 2009 Court upholds ruling in fight between Ark truckersLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal appeals court has upheld a $4.6 million judgment against USA Truck Inc.
Obama calls Paterson, New York's embattled governor, a wonderful manSeptember 21st, 2009 Obama calls Gov. Paterson a wonderful manTROY, N.Y.
Appeals court says NY Gov. David Paterson's appointment of lieutenant governor was unlawfulAugust 20th, 2009 Court strikes down NY lieutenant gov appointmentNEW YORK — A state appeals court has ruled that New York Gov. David Paterson's appointment of a lieutenant governor was unlawful.
Appeals court rules against NY lieutenant gov appointment, calls governor's move 'unlawful'August 20th, 2009 Court rules against NY lieutenant gov appointmentNEW YORK — An appeals court Thursday struck down Gov. David Paterson's appointment of a lieutenant governor, upholding a constitutional challenge to a move spurred by a paralyzing political drama in the state Senate.
Former Military and Veterans Affairs commissioner sworn in as Alaska's lieutenant governorAugust 11th, 2009 Alaska's new lieutenant governor sworn inANCHORAGE, Alaska — Craig Campbell, former commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, has been sworn in as Alaska's lieutenant governor. Judge Charles Huguelet administered the oath to Campbell Monday afternoon, just hours after Campbell was confirmed by the Alaska Legislature.
Appeals court in Va. upholds 1st conviction of US civilian for detainee abuse in AfghanistanAugust 11th, 2009 Va. court upholds prisoner abuse convictionRICHMOND, Va. —A federal appeals court in Virginia has upheld the conviction of the first American civilian found guilty of mistreating a detainee during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Federal appeals court in Virginia upholds conviction of D.C.-area sniper mastermindAugust 7th, 2009 Appeals court in Va. upholds sniper convictionRICHMOND, Va.
Court: NY's appointed lt gov can keep post during legal dispute; can't preside in NY SenateJuly 31st, 2009 Court: NY's lt gov can keep post during disputeNEW YORK — An appeals court has ruled that Richard Ravitch, an oftentimes adviser to New York governors, can continue serving as the state's lieutenant governor pending a legal challenge over his appointment — but he cannot preside over the state Senate. Thursday's Appellate Division ruling leaves Ravitch in place at least until an Aug.
NY judge stays injunction preventing Paterson's appointee from serving as lt. governorJuly 23rd, 2009 Judge halts order blocking lt. governor appointeeALBANY, N.Y.
Judge blocks NY lieutenant governor appointment made during state Senate gridlockJuly 22nd, 2009 Judge blocks NY's lt gov appointmentMINEOLA, N.Y. — A judge has issued an order blocking the appointment of the man New York Gov.
Republican candidate for NJ governor, Chris Christie, picks sheriff as running mateJuly 20th, 2009 NJ gov. candidate picks sheriff as running mateTRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie has picked a fellow lawyer for his running mate.
NY governor names Democratic fixer as lieutenant governor to end state Senate standoffJuly 9th, 2009 NY gov names lieutenant governor in Senate fightALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov.
NY judge says he won't rule on Senate takeover, urges legislators to resolve who's in chargeJune 16th, 2009 NY judge tosses Senate case back to lawmakersALBANY, N.Y. — A judge says he won't rule on last week's takeover of the New York Senate by a coalition of Republicans and dissident Democrats.
NY Senate splits 31-31 1 week after coup, leadership still uncertain, court gives more timeJune 16th, 2009 NY Senate splits 31-31, power share still soughtALBANY, N.Y. — A dissident Democrat who helped Republicans seize power in the New York Senate a week ago has returned to the Democratic fold and declared that Democrats must retake the majority he cost them.