Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Tuesday, March 1.The US Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases today. At 10 AM ET, the Court will hear arguments...
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Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Tuesday, Feb. 22.The US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in two cases beginning at 10 AM ET today. In...
DC Circuit upholds contempt ruling against reporters in CIA name leak case
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has upheld a contempt ruling against two reporters who refused to disclose their sources to investigators looking into the leak of an undercover CIA agent's name to the...
US Army Sgt. Javal S. Davis will plead guilty to reduced charges next week after reaching a deal with prosecutors, Davis' attorney Paul Bergrin said Thursday. Davis had been charged with maltreatment of detainees...
The US Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in Rompilla v. Beard , 04-5462 , a PA case that involves jury instructions for cases involving the death penalty. Rompilla, who was convicted of robbing,...
BREAKING NEWS ~ Supreme Court denies appeal over use of military trials for foreign terror suspects
AP is reporting that the US Supreme Court denied Tuesday an appeal over government's use of military trials for foreign detainees accused of terrorism. JURIST's Paper Chase will have more information as the order list becomes available.10:45 AM ET...
BREAKING NEWS ~ Supreme Court rules on sentencing guidelines
AP is reporting that the Supreme Court has ruled that federal judges have been improperly adding time to criminals' sentences, a decision that puts in doubt longtime sentencing rules.10:32 AM ET - The ruling is in the consolidated cases...
Rossello-Gonzales et. al v. Puerto Rico Election Commission et al., US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, December 15, 2004 [ruling that the Puerto Rico Supreme Court, not the local US District Court in San Juan, should rule on...
Corporations & securities brief ~ AIG settles with SEC, DOJ
In Tuesday's corporations and securities law news, the SEC announced American International Group Inc. (AIG), the world's largest insurance company, has agreed to pay $126 million to settle charges it helped companies fraudulently inflate earnings. AIG will pay a...
Here's a run-down of law-related events, expected developments and live webcasts on JURIST's docket for Monday, November 22.The trial of Fatmir Limaj and his co-defendants continues Monday at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Watch a webcast...