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Top U.K. Judge Warns Against Secret Intelligence Courts
But they work so wonderfully shadowy in the U.S.!
Gov't Refuses to Provide Transcripts from Bradley Manning Hearings
One independent journalists transcribes soldier's lengthy statement
Feds Won't Hear Appeal of Strikedown of Illinois Concealed Carry Law
State has until June to legalize it
9/11 Trial Delayed over Eavesdropping Fears
Defense lawyers worried government is listening in on confidential discussions
Former Texas Prosecutor Denies Misconduct in Innocent Man's Conviction
Faces possible criminal charges of his own
St. Louis Mayor Pushes Special Gun Courts
Not happy with variety of sentences handed down for weapons-related cases
Sitting Judge Found Not Guilty of Assault Due to Temporary Insanity
Punchline: She won re-election back in November
Prosecutorial Misconduct Under the Magnifying Glass in Texas
Judge faces "court of inquiry" typically used against elected officials accused of misbehavior
Judge Orders End of External Censorship of Gitmo Trial
Was not even in control of information being transmitted from courtroom
Judge OKs $4 Billion BP Settlement
Pleads guilty to manslaughter, other charges over Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Obama's Unconstitutional Executive Power Grab
Federal court slams Obama's executive overreach.
Man Who Owes Child Support Ordered To Stop Having Kids
He's in arrears to the tune of $80K on the four tots he's already fathered
Louisiana Trafic Judge Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charges
Helped DUI suspects escape penalties in return for consideration
City of Aurora Asks Judge to Lift Gag over Theater Shooting
Wants to allow first responders to be able to talk now that preliminary hearings are over
Sonia Sotomayor's Disappointing Memoir
The Supreme Court justice sheds little light on her legal approach.
British Airways Employee Asked to Remove Cross Wins Discrimination Case
Ruling from the European Court of Human Rights
Court Seems Likely to Defer to Gov't on Bin Laden Photo Ban
Censorship okay if government argues bad things might happen
Judge Reduces Possible Sentence For Bradley Manning
Will have 112 days taken off his sentence if he is convicted
Michigan Judge to Retire in Wake of Misconduct Allegations
State supreme court justice accused of misrepresenting net worth to get real estate deal
Health of Indian Gang Rape Victim is Deteriorating, Say Doctors in Singapore
Attack sparked protests across India
ASPCA Announces Settlement with Feld Entertainment
Agree to pay Ringling Bros $9.3 million after 12 years of litigation
U.S. Army Seeking Death Penalty For Soldier Accused of Massacre
Staff Sgt. Robert Bales allegedly killed 16 Afghans in March
Gun Rights Find a New Home
A federal appeals court rules Illinois cannot maintain its flat ban on concealed-carry.
Why Judges Can't Create Colorblind Campuses
The Supreme Court will never succeed in completely removing affirmative action from higher education.
Internet Giants Ask Courts to Reject Cases Over Vague Patent Claims
Say innovation suffers as a result
School District Working on Removing Teacher Accused of Lewd Acts With Students
Unprecedented case includes 189 legal actions
Nephew of Former Mayor of Chicago Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter
Richard J. Vanecko's punch allegedly caused the death of David Koschman in 2004
Indian Court Looking Into Facebook Arrests
Local state government asked about the arrest of two women over a Facebook post
Court OKs Undercover Warrantless Home Video Surveillance
Be careful who you let into your house
Ohio Man Sentenced to Jail For Mocking Disabled Girl
Incident was caught on cellphone video