Law school celebrates $30 million expansion

The University of California, Davis, School of Law today (Sept. 3) opened a $30 million expansion that includes a new high-tech courtroom, additional classrooms and group study areas, all of which incorporate the latest environmentally sensitive advances.

A self-proclaimed "anti-feminist lawyer" has promised to appeal a Manhattan court's ruling that rejected his claims that "Ladies Night" promotions at bars are sexist and unconstitutional.

Law students will get real-world experience in revamped business program

University of Maryland to expand offerings University of Maryland business law students will get more hands-on experience and a taste of the corporate world as part of the school's expanding program.

Republican attorney general nominee well-known for custody battle over dog

TAMPA — Before she became the Republican nominee for Florida attorney general, Pam Bondi was a familiar face as a legal analyst on CNN and the Fox News Channel.

Kansas man charged with murdering burned teen (AP)

AP - A Kansas man with a long criminal record was charged with capital murder Tuesday in the death of a 14-year-old Great Bend girl whose badly burned body was found at a plant where he worked.

Law gets tough on texting while driving

Text messagers beware. A new state law that makes texting while driving a primary offense for which a driver may be stopped went into effect Sunday.

Lawyer: Woman facing stoning in Iran has been whipped

Contradictory reports swirled around the case of an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned to death for adultery, with one Iranian lawyer saying Monday that she had been whipped 99 times for another alleged offense but another casting doubt on it.

Holloway lawyer dismisses Van der Sloot claims

The lawyer for the mother of an Alabama teen who disappeared in Aruba has dismissed claims by the Dutchman suspected in the case that he extorted money from the parents to get back at them. Aruba - Natalee Holloway - United States - Caribbean - Alabama

New law to exempt funds from income tax

A TAX law change to exempt some classes of funds from income tax will be included in the Budget in December, to bring the Island into line with Guernsey and other competing jurisdictions.

Charity launches legal bid to claim £3.5m from Lloyds Banking Group

A CHARITY launched a legal action today in an attempt to get £3.5 million it claims it is owed from a bank.

Legal action filed against residents group opposing Lehigh Cement quarry expansion

Lehigh Cement Company and Richmond Township filed a joint request to take legal action against the East Penn Valley Residents Association.

Lawyer for Holloway's mother dismisses claims by Van der Sloot in recent interview

The lawyer for the mother of an Alabama teen who disappeared in Aruba has dismissed claims by the Dutchman suspected in the case that he extorted money from the parents to get back at them....

Lawyer believes woman was whipped

TEHRAN, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning said he believes his client was whipped 99 times in prison for an offense she didn't commit. Iran - Stoning - Capital punishment - Middle East - Tehran

Law burdens Hart district volunteers

A new state law meant to keep kids safe has become a financial burden for some involved with the Hart district.

Legal aid system under pressure, the Bailiff warns

THE courts and legal aid system are being put under increasing pressure by the rising number of cases, the Bailiff has warned.

Mr. Gay UK Denies Rape Charge (The Advocate)

The Advocate - Mark Carter, a former Mr. Gay UK and Yorkshire police officer, appeared in court Monday to deny sex offenses including the rape of another man.

Lawyer: Iran woman could die soon

The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery has said he fears she could be executed soon with the end of a moratorium on death sentences for Ramadan.

Law enforcement trains for active shooters at NDSCS

At least 60 law enforcement officers from Wahpeton, the North Dakota State College of Science, Richland County, Moorhead, Minn., Brooklyn Park, Minn., St. Louis County, Minn., Jamestown and Lisbon took part in active shooter training at the college Monday.

Lawyer says Iranian woman could be stoned soon

TEHRAN, Iran - The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned on an adultery conviction said Monday that he and her children are worried the delayed execution could be carried out soon with the end of a moratorium on death sentences for the Muslim

Callely takes legal challenge against Seanad committee

Senator Ivor Callely’s legal team has told the High Court the Seanad committee that recently investigated his travel expenses had portrayed him as a “pariah”.

Lawyer: Iran woman could be stoned to death soon

The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned on an adultery conviction said Monday that he and her children are worried the delayed execution could be carried out soon with the end of a moratorium on death...

Legal advisor claims Thaksin supports reconciliation

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra supports the Pheu Thai Party's decision to join the efforts to create political reconciliation in the country, his legal advisor, Noppadon Pattama, claimed Monday.

Legal fees bust Fairhope budget

FAIRHOPE, Ala. - With a month and half before the end of the fiscal year, the city has spent twice as much money for legal fees than was budgeted, Councilman Rick Kingrea said this week.

Legal Battle Over Asian Carp To Continue Today

Audio Available The legal fight over the invasive Asian carp is scheduled to continue in federal court today.

Ravalli County attorney race: Malpractice lawsuits a factor in Fulbright bankruptcy

Ravalli County attorney candidate Bill Fulbright told supportersin August that a battle over student loan payments had forced himto file Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2003.

Appeals court panel denies stay for Wash. inmate (AP)

AP - A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a Washington state death row inmate's request for an emergency stay of his execution.

Law firm fined $20K for discovery abuse

A federal judge in Baltimore has fined an employment law firm and its military-engineer client $20,000 for working outside the discovery process to obtain sensitive documents in litigation against the engineer’s former employer and asserting privilege with regard to related e-mails in bad faith. U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz came down on The Employment Law [...]

Suriname leader: Drug conviction 'almost a joke' (AP)

AP - Former Surinamese dictator Desi Bouterse shrugged off questions about his past during his first overseas trip as elected president, saying Monday that he will not interfere in his ongoing murder trial and dismissing a 1999 drug conviction as "almost a joke."

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case (AP)

AP - A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the actor decided he no longer wanted to face the pain of a new trial stemming from the death of his teenage son on the island chain.

Bahamas judge halts extortion retrial in Travolta case (AFP)

AFP - A Bahamas judge dismissed charges Monday against two alleged extortionists, halting a planned retrial in a case involving the death of Hollywood star John Travolta's son, court sources said.

Lawyer says Iranian woman could be stoned soon

The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned on an adultery conviction said Monday that he and her children are...

Lawyer: Iran woman could be stoned to death soon

The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned on an adultery conviction said Monday that he and her children are worried the delayed execution could be carried out soon with the end of a moratorium on death sentences for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

New law costing St. Joseph County more on inmate care

The law limits the medical care charges to police agencies to either 104 percent of the Medicare reimbursement rate or 65 percent of cost.

Attorney certified in mediation

A Swansboro attorney is now certified to conduct mediated settlement conference in the Superior Courts of North Carolina. The North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission recently certified attorney Michael Curtis of Swansboro.

Law firm launches regulation update service

Law firm CMS Cameron McKenna has launched a free online service to help financial services firms keep pace with regulatory developments. RegZone is accessed without password registration and is divided according to topic and sector.

Uffer attorney presses for Biane deposition

The attorney representing former San Bernardino County Administrative Officer Mark Uffer in a lawsuit says he will ask the court to compel Supervisor Paul Biane to give a deposition if one isn t scheduled soon.

Law Library open to public

The Leavenworth County Law Library is located on the fourth floor of the Leavenworth Justice Center. The library is open to the public for legal research purposes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state-observed holidays.

Attorney general candidate targets guns

State attorney general candidate Eric Schneiderman’s “Justice on Main Street” slogan seemed eerily relevant Sunday as he spoke about gun violence to a crowd on Buffalo’s East Side.

Greenpeace two get jail terms in Japan whale meat case (AFP)

AFP - A Japanese court Monday sentenced two Greenpeace activists to suspended one-year jail terms for stealing a box of whale meat that the group said was proof of embezzlement in state-run "research whaling".

Attorney charged with fund thefts

A prominent local attorney and non-profit board member has been arrested and charged with corrupt business influence and theft amid allegations he took more than $100,000 from his clients' trust fund accounts.