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La. justices to U.S. SC: Don't believe everything you read
Louisiana Supreme Court WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Louisiana Supreme Court wants to make sure its name isn't dragged through the mud during a key judicial recusal case before the U.S. Supreme Court. -
After Supreme Court denies request, Arkansas class action against GM continues
TEXARKANA, Ark. � The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request by General Motors to review a class action pending against the auto maker in the Miller County Circuit Court of Arkansas. The decision denying the petition for writ of certoriatia was released Jan. 12. -
Chief justice tells lawmakers it's time for merit appointments to Texas judiciary
Wallace Jefferson AUSTIN � The Texas judiciary will be made stronger if judges are appointed based on merit rather than elected along party lines, the chief justice of the state's high court said Wednesday. -
Legally Speaking: Lincoln the Lawyer
Feb. 12, 2009, signifies more than just another annual celebration of the birthday of our 16th president � it marks the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth on Feb. 12, 1809. -
AAJ spokesperson: U.S. Chamber's tort reform efforts are 'wrong'
NEW ORLEANS -- With President George W. Bush out and President Barack Obama in, a spokesperson for America's leading trial lawyers association says things are looking up for the lawsuit industry, but warned the world's largest business federation remains an obstacle. -
Obama hands trial lawyers a major win
Barack Obama (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-In signing his first piece of legislation, U.S. President Barack Obama provided a bonanza for the nation's trial bar, legal reformers say. -
U.S. Senate passes pay equity bill, paving way for flood of lawsuits
Barbara Mikulski (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The first piece of legislation that U.S. President Barack Obama signs into law could be a bill that critics say would be a gift to the nation's trial lawyers. -
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear forced exorcism case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court this week declined to hear the case of a former Texas woman who claims she was physically and emotionally abused during a forced exorcism in 1996. -
Trial lawyers ask Obama to expand product liability
Barack Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-A leading national group of trial lawyers Monday called on President-elect Barack Obama to repeal a bevy of regulations that limit corporate liability. -
AGs: Keep God in Obama's inauguration
Barack Obama (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-All of the nation's state attorneys general have signed onto a brief to include references to God in President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration this month. -
Wage legislation called a potential 'bonanza' for trial lawyers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Legislation called a potential "trial lawyer bonanza" by the Wall Street Journal is winding its way through Congress. -
U.S. Supreme Court asked to hear Texas exorcism case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to hear the case of a former Texas woman who claims she was abused during a forced exorcism in 1996. -
Legally Speaking: For Better or Verse? Poetic Justices
In earlier installments of this series ("When Judges Get Cute," "Lyrical Law"), we examined how judges have used song lyrics and humor in writing judicial opinions. In this final segment, we'll look at how judges over the years have employed rhymed verse in their opinions. -
U.S. Supreme Court to issue ruling regarding Arkansas class action against GM
TEXARKANA, Ark. � The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to release a decision Jan. 12 regarding a petition for a writ of certoriatia filed by General Motors in a class action pending in the Miller County Circuit Court of Arkansas. -
Expert: Supreme Court ruling could spur class actions against cigarette makers
Samp WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week that smokers can sue over deceptive marketing of so-called light cigarettes could spur a flood of class actions filings against cigarette makers, a leading expert told Legal Newsline. -
U.S. Supreme Court OKs lawsuits over light cigarettes
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Smokers can sue over deceptive marketing of so-called light cigarettes, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday. -
Supreme Court declines to hear Obama citizenship challenge
Barack Obama (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a lawsuit challenging President-elect Barack Obama's qualifications to be president. -
Texas SC justice fined $29,000 over ethics violation
Justice Nathan Hecht (R) AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht has been ordered to pay a $29,000 fine for accepting an illegal campaign contribution and failing to report the gift. -
Ethics commission hears complaint against Texas SC justice
Nathan Hecht (R) AUSTIN(Legal Newsline) - The Texas Ethics Commission today is considering a complaint filed last year against state Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht. -
Beyond the rhetoric: The impact of asbestos litigation
Reaud The impact of asbestos litigation is etched in stone, even as the carving continues.