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Justices say Phelps protests are protected by the First Amendment
Feds consider closing some courtrooms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. AP - The federal government is considering closing dozens of courtrooms across the country, many located in small, rural communities, as part of an effort to cut costs.Documents obtained by The Associated Press show 60 federal court facilities in 29 states could be on the chopping block. Most of the courtrooms are in buildings that house other federal agencies including in post offices and many are located in remote areas.Artist admits using key AP photo for 'HOPE' poster
PITTSBURGH AP - Artist Shepard Fairey, who recently admitted concealing a key mistake in a lawsuit over his use of an Associated Press photo in his famous Barack Obama "HOPE" poster, said Saturday that the error should not be viewed as "premeditated and sinister."Fairey was at the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh on Saturday night for the opening of an exhibit of his works - including the 4-foot-by-8-foot Obama poster.AP analysis: Economic pain failed to ease in July
Americans' economic struggles persisted in July, largely unchanged from the previous month, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis of conditions around the country.Nationally, unemployment, foreclosure and bankruptcy rates didn't budge from June. Yet the economic pain varied among localities, depending on their economic bases.Morris Manning sees slight growth in 2011
Morris, Manning Martin booked flat growth in 2011 as its real estate practice continued a comeback and the firm diversified practice areas, said managing partner Louise M. Wells.Revenue increased by 1 percent to $87.1 million compared with nearly 4 percent growth the previous year. Profit per equity partner rose increased less than 1 percent to nearly $858,000.Fla. Lawyer Files RICO Action Against JPMorgan Chase
AGs take new action in foreclosure probe
The attorneys general of four states including Illinois and California announced new demands in their probes of foreclosure practices by banks and the mortgage servicing industry.California Attorney General Kamala Harris said Wednesday she subpoenaed Lender Processing Services Inc. as part of her investigation into so-called robo-signing, the practice signing foreclosure documents without verifying their accuracy.11th Circuit delves into Davis case
When the U.S. Supreme Court last month refused to hear the case of Troy Anthony Davis, whose claims of innocence had delayed the lethal injection he was to undergo for killing a Savannah police officer, the efforts of his lawyers and activists supporting him were pronounced a failure.But three days before Davis' execution, a panel of the 11th U.Calif. case spotlights dysfunctional death penalty
SAN FRANCISCO AP - Chelsea King's parents reluctantly agreed to a sentence of life in prison for their daughter's rapist and killer, calling the death penalty in California "an empty promise."The Kings join a growing list of victims' families, law enforcement officials and other capital punishment proponents who have grown disillusioned with California's death penalty.
Reassessing Her Life, Judge Leaves Bench For 'Dream Job'
Clayton County Chief Magistrate Judge Daphne Walker recalled that as a student at Spelman College she was taught to reassess her life every five to 10 years and ask questions like this: Is your work still aligned with your passions? Are you still contributing the most you can to the greater good? Are you doing what you want to do with your life?Trending Stories
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