Celia Cohen

May 09, 2000 | Law.com

The Delaware Supreme dealt a double blow to the The News Journal of Wilmington, Del., in a libel case. The court affirmed a jury verdict finding that a doctor was wronged by a newspaper story insinuating she recommended surgery for financial gain. The court also threw out a $2.8-million damage award for a new reckoning that would take into account the wealth of the Gannett Co., which owns the newspaper.

By Celia Cohen

8 minute read

May 03, 2000 | Law.com

The Delaware Family Court has developed new guidelines of courtesy, responsiveness and respect for the states court of domestic law and juvenile justice. The new guidelines call for the prompt implementation of law and procedure, and the Delaware Supreme Court has praised its standards. The new guidelines have also improved the manner in which judges treat those in their courtroom, recognizing that for many, an appearance in court marks an important life experience.

By Celia Cohen

4 minute read