All posts tagged "Court"
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Chinese Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Man for the First Time Ever
The man was fired from his job for "looking like a lesbian."
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Houston Judge Suspended for Buying Drugs and Prostitutes, Sexting Her Bailiff
She's a judge by day...and does other things by night.
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Flint to Replace 18,000 Water Lines, Michigan Agrees to Pay $97 Million
Finally!
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SCOTUS Overturns Death Sentence for Black Man Whose Lawyer Called Racist Witness
Duane Buck will now have another chance.
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Court Rules Snuggies are Blankets, Not Clothing
Remember these things?
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Twitter Goes in on “See You In Court”
Twitter has fun with Trump's latest tweet.
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Dylann Roof Will Represent Himself in Church Shooting Trial
Why would he make this choice?
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Alabama Chief Justice Suspended Over Anti-Gay Marriage Order
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore previously ordered local judges to defy federal guidelines allowing same-sex marriage. But on...
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Lawyer Wounds 9 in Houston Parking Lot Before Being Killed by Police
The suspect is thought to be a lawyer who recently had issues at his firm.
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Brock Turner Released From Jail After Serving 3 Months for Sexual Assault
He served three months of a six-month sentence.
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No More Sweet-Talking: ABA Bans Calling Female Lawyers ‘Honey’
The ABA brings its ethics code into the 21st century.
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Driver in Freddie Gray Case Found Not Guilty
Will there ever be justice for Freddie Gray?
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How is DeflateGate Still Not Over?: The Next Steps for the Belabored NFL Controversy
What's next for Tom Brady?
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Thank the Grammar Police For This Dismissed Parking Ticket
You can't issue a parking ticket to motor vehicle campers...whatever those are.
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Weed Trend Grows: Canada Legalizes Medical Edibles
Legal weed grows across North America as Canada OKs edibles
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The Two Supreme Court Cases We Should All Be Watching
Big decisions in June could have a major impact on the U.S.
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Expiration of Patriot Act Reignites Security v. Privacy Debate in America
The Patriot Act expired but a near-identical bill passed. How do Americans feel?
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Victims in the Justice System: What Are Their Rights?
While rights for criminal defendants are well defined, victims' rights law is a small field. Find out more.
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Here’s What You Can Expect When You’re Called For Jury Duty
Most people don't want to get jury duty, but do we actually know what it entails?
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Emojis in Court: Does a :) Really Matter?
In the trial of alleged Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht emojis and other relatively new communication take center...
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French Court Renames Baby From Nutella to Ella
Nutella is not an acceptable name in France. And their courts will rename your baby if they have...
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Chris Brown is Back in Court…Again
Chris Brown's probation has been revoked after performing outside of Los Angeles County without the court's permission.
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What Happens in Yellowstone Does Not Stay in Yellowstone
When a woman got a fine from Yellowstone National Park, she did not expect what would happen next.
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Washington Courts Turn Back the Clock on Rape Prosecution
An archaic ruling from the Washington Supreme Court.
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Court of 1000 Corpses: 8 Times Halloween Horrors Were Real
You think Halloween is scary? What about these stories?
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Why Don’t Jurors Succumb to the Lure of the Selfie in Court?
Legal decorum does still exist.
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“Minor” Offenses? Trying Juveniles as Adults is on the Rise in the US
A slew of recent crimes committed by minors has prompted debate over whether or not they should be...
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Cruel and Unusual: California Death Penalty Delays
A federal judge ruled last week that California’s death penalty system is unconstitutional because it violates the Eighth...
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What SCOTUS’ McCutcheon Decision Means for the Future of US Elections
Get ready for even more money to enter politics. The Supreme Court overturned limits on federal political donations...
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Court Rules BP Must Stick to Agreement it Signed
It’s safe to say that BP became one of the most hated companies in America in April of...
