(SCPR) A new defense attorney is representing the so-called “Grim Sleeper,” and she’s taking the case without pay. Defense attorney Louisa Pensanti appeared in court for the...
The Docket
Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Photo Ban
(LA Times) The California Court of Appeal on Tuesday put off a decision for at least another week on whether a judge's order barring The Los...
Anna Nicole Smith Trial Opens
(Yahoo! News) Two doctors violated their responsibility to protect Anna Nicole Smith by prescribing massive amounts of drugs with the connivance of her lawyer-boyfriend, even though...
Guantanamo Trial Set to Begin
(WSJ) The U.S. military is moving ahead with the first trial under the Obama administration's new military commissions, despite U.S. officials' concerns about starting with a...
Naomi Campbell Gets Extra Security at Taylor Trial in Sierra Leone
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – War crimes judges on Tuesday ordered special security measures for fashion model Naomi Campbell when she testifies at the trial of...
$200 Million Punitive Damage Verdict in Asbestos Case
(LawIllustrated) A Los Angeles jury awarded $200 million in punitive damages and $8.8 million in compensatory damages in an asbestos product liability trial on April...
Greenberg Traurig Sued for Malpractice in Illinois
Multiut, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Greenberg Traurig in the Cook County Court alleging that the firm mishandled a case that resulted in damages of...
President to use Recess Appointment Power for Stalled Nominees
President Obama stated that he would not allow (LawIllustrated - March 28, 2010) President Obama announced on Saturday that he intends to use the recess appointment...
Guilty Verdict in Brocade Trial
Brocade ex-CEO Gregory Reyes guilty on 9 of 10 counts in 2nd backdating trial Former Brocade Communications CEO Gregory Reyes was found guilty of securities fraud...
On This Day in History…
..in 1867 The British Parliament passed the North America Act to create the Dominion of Canada. ...in 1882 The Knights of Columbus was chartered in Connecticut. ...in...