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Ohio Supreme Court dismisses vaccine lottery lawsuit
The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit that alleged the state’s COVID-19 vaccine…
Meek Mill hoops with the children of Philly impacted by the justice system
PHILADELPHIA – Meek Mill crouched down on the field before a Philadelphia 76ers game and…
Editorial summary: Illinois | The Sacramento Bee
Arlington Heights Daily Herald. December 10, 2021. Editorial: It’s one thing to change our mindset…
Supreme Court Sets Date With Oklahoma To Respond To Over 40 McGirt Appeals | State and region news
“So there is an interpretive requirement that these ambiguities be resolved in favor of the…
Supreme Court Allows Challenge Of Texas Abortion Law But Leaves It In Force
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Friday allowed a challenge to a Texas abortion law…
Auriant Mining AB (publ.) Provides further comments on
The company announced on November 24, 2021 that its subsidiary LLC “Tardan Gold” had learned…
Court of Appeal Upholds 1MDB Conviction of Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib | Corruption News
DEVELOPING HISTORYDEVELOPING HISTORY, Najib Razak appealed the sentence saying he did not know the origin…
Reports: Tennessee Should Collect and Connect Statewide Fines and Court Fees Data | State
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Coronavirus cases, crisis standards cause jury trials in northern Idaho to be postponed
Jury trials in five counties in northern Idaho are suspended until December 17 due to…
The case of an Upper Providence boy accused of shooting his sister, transferred to juvenile court
NORRISTOWN – A 14-year-old boy originally charged as an adult in the fatal shooting of…
The Supreme Court’s criminal justice blind spot
One of the primary roles of the Supreme Court is to resolve disputes between federal…
CASA Adds More Volunteers As Child Neglect Cases Rise in Pikes Peak Area
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – In response to the increase in child neglect cases, the…
Hong Kong court to pursue case against 47 Democratic activists
The trial of 47 Democratic activists detained in Hong Kong resumes today. In September, magistrate…
Uphaar cinema fire: Court reserves order to suspend Ansals’ prison sentences in case of tampering with evidence | Delhi News
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday reserved for December 3 its order on the…
Quebec legislators unanimously vote to create a special tribunal for victims of domestic and sexual violence
A Quebec bill to create a tribunal specializing in crimes involving victims of domestic and…
Hochul appoints Judge Troutman for New York’s highest court
By Marco Poggio (November 24, 2021, 4:20 p.m. EST) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul…
Blair to join regional veterans court plans | News, Sports, Jobs
Blair County intends to join regional veterans treatment court “in the future” which will serve…
Australian police confiscated a motorized cooler and the photo is amazing
Australia has often presented itself as the laid back land of larrikins, living by the…
What are the stakes when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court tackles smart meters? Issues and impacts | Cozen O’Connor
During its oral argument session in December 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear arguments…
Where is Param Bir Singh? Supreme Court says there is no relief in Mumbai policeman’s flight until it is known where he is
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the whereabouts of former Mumbai police commissioner…
Legal Experts Discuss Jury Allegations of Spy in 214th District
According to First Assistant to District Attorney Angelica Hernandez, the judge and his staff watched…
Supreme Court files lawsuit against Sundance, owner of Taco Bell franchise
The United States Supreme Court has granted certiorari in a case involving hundreds of Taco…
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Judge Charlie Brown appointed to NC working group developing remote legal proceedings
ROWAN COUNTY, NC (WBTV) – Rowan County District Court Chief Justice Charlie Brown has been…
Readers’ Forum, November 19, 2021: Veterinarian Treatment Courts Honor Those Who Have Served | Letters to the Editor
Veterinarian Treatment Courts Honor Those Who Have ServedOn this Veterans Day, as we stop to…
Democrats ask Virginia Supreme Court to reject redistribution of GOP special candidates as biased | Govt. and politics
The redistricting effort shifted to the Virginia Supreme Court after the Virginia Redistricting Commission found…
ADRIAN SMITH: Packing the pitch | Representatives
This fall, the United States Supreme Court received a lot of attention. With ongoing litigation…
Broomfield and DA office unite to create municipal diversion program
Ten Broomfield teens have been referred to the city and county’s new municipal diversion program…
Trump seeks to release presidential documents in large audience Thursday
Trump has asked the DC District Court to prevent the National Archives from turning over…
Supreme Court Justice DY Chandrachud
Supreme Court Justice Justice DY Chandrachud also spoke of the importance of virtual courts. (To…
Law professor appointed consultant editor of the Journal of Supreme Court History
Submitted Mark killenbeck FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Mark R. Killenbeck, the Wylie H. Davis Distinguished Professor…
Lucas County awards $ 100,000 to criminal justice reform groups
MacArthur Safety + Justice Challenge funds will move from the justice system to the community.…
Justice Warren Edwards works on the restoration of the Marion County Courthouse
Marion County Common Plea Court Judge Warren Edwards is working on renovating and restoring the…
Comment: We need more LGBTQ judges on the federal bench
Today in California, where around 100 judges preside over federal trial and appeal courts, only…
Akron legal news
Longtime Akron Muni court clerk Jim Laria to retire On October 31, Akron City Court’s…
First Group of Gambling Processing Court Program Graduates
The first participants of Nevada’s Gambling Treatment Diversion Court graduated on Tuesday, three years after…
As EU seeks negotiation, Poland risks undoing the bloc’s legal order – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article EU leaders may want to push their break…
Kansas inmates wait months for mental health treatment
Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister said the situation was so dire that the case of…
Probation officer turned lawmaker tries to argue over criminal justice reform | Government-and-politics
“There are a lot of victims, including (the offenders) themselves,” Humphrey said. “We have to…
Colorado Judiciary: Colorado Supreme Court to Hear Arguments at Pomona High School in Arvada on October 26
October 21, 2021 DENVER – The Colorado Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two…
Nine new CASA volunteers are sworn in at Allen Co. Court
Posted: Oct 19, 2021 / 9:33 PM EDT / Update: Oct 19, 2021 / 9:33…
Man struck off sex offender register faces new sexual assault charges
Victim helps police catch sexual assault suspect on new charges Jeanie Fulcher was only 7…
City of Clifton Park candidate for justice “troubled” by opponent’s acceptance of Saratoga Co. sheriff’s approval.
CLIFTON PARK – A city justice candidate said on Sunday she was troubled by her…
State Senator Lauren Book supports law to end child justice costs • Coral Springs Talk
By Kevin Deutsch A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers, including Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book,…
Victim’s family calls for maximum sentence for teenage Lamborghini driver in fatal crash
Share this article:Family and friends of a woman who was killed in a crash in…
CASA Kane County calls on veterans to volunteer
On Thursday, November 4, CASA Kane County will host an information meeting to honor veterans…
Multnomah DA County Justice Integrity Unit Chief Resigns After Six Weeks
After six weeks on the job, the head of the newly formed Justice Integrity Unit…
Dwight Williamson: Justice of the Peace Paid for His Own Crimes | Opinion
As Halloween draws closer each day, I wonder what a “kid” would look like if…
Opinions of Supreme Court Justices on Abortion in Their Own Words and Votes
WASHINGTON – Abortion already dominates the Supreme Court’s new tenure, months before judges decide whether…
Learning the truth about Indigenous violence is key to fixing the justice system
It was a hot August night at Shire Hall in Normanton. The local dance had…
Proposed Supreme Court Changes Rooted in Partisan Politics | Blogs
Article III, Section 1 of the United States Constitution reads as follows:“The judicial power of…
Spike in homicide cases pushes back investigators
City leaders are calling for reinforcements following a wave of gun violence in Milwaukee this…
Federal judge keeps trial alive alleging failed foster care in Oregon, says state cannot dismiss charges of child abuse
Children’s advocates are pursuing a federal lawsuit to force Oregon to improve its struggling foster…
Scott administration suspends bill that extends minors status to 19-year-old Vermonters
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott suspended the legislation on Wednesday over concerns that some 19-year-olds are…
Missouri High Court Evaluates Citation Tax Law
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri (AP) – The Missouri Supreme Court again weighed the constitutionality of an…
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Man convicted in decades-old Galveston County murder case released from jail
A man convicted of the death of a woman in 1984 has been released from…
Longtime Registrar, Former Judge Honored for Judicial Service
Idaho BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Two individuals with nearly a century of combined judicial…
Research shows how support services have helped survivors of sexual abuse during pandemic
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on survivors of sexual abuse passing through the criminal…
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U.S. Supreme Court dismisses Oracle’s challenge to Pentagon cloud contract
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A broad political spectrum presented to the Rally of Democrats for Abortion Justice
Whether abortion is believed to be good or bad, moral or immoral, good or bad,…
Missoula Municipal Court Candidates Team Up to Reshape the System | Local News
It’s rare for all three bench positions to be vacant simultaneously, Coolidge said.He, Streano and…
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United States Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh Tested Positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Reuters) – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for…
CoreCivic defends surveillance of Leavenworth detention center
For the past 30 years, through the Democratic and Republican administrations, the Leavenworth Detention Center…
Supreme Court to Hear Ted Cruz Campaign Funding Challenge
Mr Cruz’s lawyers responded that the campaign owed more money than it had on hand…
Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging Civil Servants’ Ability to Use Campaign Money to Pay Lawyers | Chicago News
The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a case aimed at preventing Illinois…
Sarah Everard case: the killer falsely arrested her
LONDON – A police officer who pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Everard in…
Justice says Oklahoma needs more judges after McGirt
By Nadia Dreid (September 28, 2021, 10:08 p.m. EDT) – Oklahoma Federal Court is in…
LA sheriff’s deputy accidentally opens fire in courtroom – NBC Los Angeles
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy accidentally shot a gun in a courtroom last month,…
Find out if your New Jersey weed conviction has been cleared
Credit: (Peggy and Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay)Photo file The New Jersey court system has struck…
New law gives some 17-year-old criminals another chance
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Kent County District Attorney Chris Becker is spending this week…
“I just want to be normal”: the death of a mental patient in Rikers
When Esias Johnson moved to New York City from his hometown in 2019, chasing dreams…
What we were not allowed to see at the R. Kelly trial
By Sonia Moghe, CNN Even before R. Kelly’s federal trial began, he was shrouded in…
House committee investigating January 6 riot must summon Steve Bannon
The House special committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has issued…
CSEA obtains temporary restraining order against state judiciary to temporarily suspend vaccination mandate imposed without negotiations by CSEA
ALBANY, NY – September 25, 2021 – A state Supreme Court judge yesterday granted the…
Report calls on Venezuelan justice system to be a tool of government repression
GENEVA – A United Nations investigation revealed that the Venezuelan justice system was complicit in…
Iowa Supreme Court appoints new receiver
Robert Gast, Administrator of the Iowa Courts DES MOINES – Members of the Iowa Supreme…
Tennessee Supreme Court justice Cornelia Clark dies
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) – Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Cornelia Clark has died aged 71, the…
Mobile phone video shows man attacking gas station worker
Kai porter Updated: September 23, 2021 at 6:11 PMCreated: September 23, 2021 5:30 PM ALBUQUERQUE,…
CSEA takes legal action to block New York’s vaccine mandate
ALBANY – The Association of State Public Service Employees has filed a petition on behalf…
Lawyers want top court officials to be in the hot seat amid lack of jury trials in Orléans County
Vermont Superior Court in Newport. Photo by Justin Trombly / VTDigger An unlikely duo from…