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Supreme Court Takes Up Case on Petition-Signer Privacy
The Supreme Court on Friday announced it was granting review in five new cases, including one from Washington state asking whether that state's public records disclosure law violates the privacy rights of voters who signed petitions to launch a referendum aimed at overturning a law allowing same-sex domestic partnerships. The case has parallels to the dispute that went to the Court last week over broadcast of the San Francisco trial on the Proposition 8 ballot initiative that banned same-sex marriage in California.Making Sure Children Are Provided For
Rising costs and declining revenues are a reality for the state, and its citizens have not been spared. Given the state of the economy, there seems no better time to review the guidelines that determine how much child support is paid in custody matters. But the truth is, a review would have happened this year even without the recession.Colella v. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Court Finds Elevation Hazard, Jackhammer Fell on Worker's Foot Above Work SiteU.S. drops case over lawyer conduct at Guantanamo Bay
The Justice Department has dropped an appeal of new attorney-access rules rejected by a district judge for Guantanamo Bay detainees.View more book results for the query "*"
Apologies Can Make All the Difference in Dispute Resolution
One of the greatest lost opportunities in our litigious society is the chance to apologize in a way that really matters. The conventional wisdom has been that an apology will be viewed as an admission of liability which should be carefully avoided. There is a mounting body of evidence, however, that genuine apologies reduce the risk of litigation and help resolve legal disputes once they arise. On the other hand, an apology diluted by fear of legal consequences can actually make matters worse.Judge Rules For University of California Students in Fee Suit
The University of California owes nearly $34 million to students who sued over fee increases claiming they amounted to a breach of contract, a judge ruled. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by students alleging that the university had promised to keep fees stable during the students' three-year course of study. Mo Kashmiri, one of the original plaintiffs, called the ruling a victory but said he was disappointed the university will appeal. "They're going to waste a lot of money in legal fees," he said.Attorneys For Connecticut Hedge Fund Manager Dispute SEC Charges
Attorneys for Connecticut hedge-fund manager Steven A. Cohen are disputing federal civil charges that he failed to prevent insider trading at SAC Capital Advisors, saying he didn't read an email at the center of the allegations.BigLaw Partner Sues Former Firm for Age and Sex Discrimination
Man Faces Trial For Causing Public Stir Over Bin Laden
A man arrested and charged with disorderly conduct near the World Trade Center after an angry crowd threatened him for supporting Osama bin Laden will stand trial in late February, despite his free speech claims.Trending Stories
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