Federal Judge’s Ruling Holds Up Fracking in Monterey
The Monterey Shale Formation is estimated to hold more than 15 billion barrels of oil, or about 64 percent of…
Legal News
Trial Resumed Monday in Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Martha Stewart Case
Due back in court today were Macy's Inc and J.C. Penney Co Inc in relation to their legal fight over…
Amount of Judge Vacancies in U.S. Hitting New Levels
According to a report in The New York Times, the vacancies on the federal courts of the country have reached…
Walmart’s Response to Labor Group Criticism Article
Enclosed is a letter I received from Walmart this morning regarding the article I received from them in response to this…
Justice for Members of the Military Who Had Their Homes Unlawfully Foreclosed
On Thursday, the U.S. Justice Department announced that members of the U.S. military who had had their homes foreclosed unlawfully…
Labor Groups Criticize Wal-Mart Case for Silencing Free Speech
Labor groups have sent a complaint to the National Labor Relations Board criticizing the lawsuit Wal-Mart brought in March alleging…
Trayvon Martin’s Parents Settle Wrongful Death Claims with Housing, Zimmerman Not Included
Trayvon Martin’s parents have settled the wrongful-death, pain and suffering, loss of earnings and expenses and related claims brought against…
MF Global Presenting Bankruptcy Exit Plan to Court
On Friday, MF Global Holdings will ask for court approval of a liquidation plan for its assets and repayment of…
Legal Industry Adds 2,000 Jobs in March
In the month of March, the legal services sector in the United States gained 2,000 jobs, according to a report…
Judge Orders Morning-After Pill be Made Available to Females of All Ages
Judge Edward R. Korman, of the U.S. District court for the Eastern District of New York, ruled that the Morning-After…
Social Media Proves Crucial for Indicting 63 Alleged Gang Members in New York
On Thursday, in a case that reinforced the idea that any social media post constitutes admissible evidence, Manhattan District Attorney…
Appeals Court Reverses Town Court Judgment Which Opined Dogs Are “Stupid and Aggressive”
On Thursday, the Appellate Division, Third Department, New York, reversed a decision of Oneonta Town Justice Philip Hosley, and held…