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If Judge Jill Pohlman is confirmed by the entire Utah Senate, the Utah Supreme Court would see its first female majority. (Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Justice Jill M. Pohlman is introduced as a nominee for the Supreme Court of…

Chua said the court system introduced by the bill has the advantage of being simpler, cheaper and faster for victims of sexual harassment. — Photo by Ahmad Zamzahuri By Zarah Morden Monday, July 25, 2022 3:12 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR,…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was found guilty on Friday…

WAKEFIELD — A pre-trial conference scheduled for Tuesday in the sexual assault case against longtime former…

NEWPORT, RI — Fourth-seeded American Maxime Cressy rallied to claim his first career ATP Tour title, beating No. 3 seed Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan 2-6, 6-3 , 7-6 (3) Sunday in the Hall of Fame Open.After knocking out four-time Newport…

The Colorado Supreme Court convenes at the Ralph Carr Judicial Center in December 2021. Photo: RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Colorado Supreme Court closely reflects the overall ethnic composition of the…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Futsal fans will soon have a new place to watch and play the football game in Grand Rapids. Wednesday morning the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority approved up to $337,000 in budget funds to…

For the editor:When I practiced law, I always believed that the Supreme Court, as the highest court in the land, provided a safety net to protect the fundamental rights of the poor and oppressed in our society.Many recent Court opinions…

MARSHALL, MO (KMIZ) The Marshall Police Department has referred two of the alleged attackers to legal authorities in connection with an alleged rape that took place at an after-prom!-->!-->…

The Arizona Supreme Court is refusing to expedite an appeal by Attorney General Mark Brnovich after a judge sided with Katie Hobbs on election rules. PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to expedite…

New Delhi: Fifteen former judges, 77 former bureaucrats and 25 retired armed forces officers slammed the Supreme Court's recent comments against Nupur Sharma, the since-suspended BJP leader whose remarks about the Prophet…

Placeholder while loading article actionsThe Supreme Court's security chief has written letters demanding that senior officials in Maryland and Virginia order police to enforce laws she says ban picketing at judges' suburban homes, after…

Placeholder while loading article actionsDespite the objection of three justices, the Supreme Court left in place on Thursday New York's coronavirus vaccine requirement for healthcare workers that drew a challenge on his lack of religious…

What: The United States Supreme Court recently granted certiorari on a petition seeking to restrict the ability of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to reject the False Claims Act (FCA) who tam case, even if the DOJ has determined that the…

Published: 06/26/2022 13:40:53 CONWAY — With a few thousand dollars left to spend before the end of the fiscal year next week, Conway's Parks, Recreation and Trails Committee is adding another sport for…

Recent decisions from state appeals courts are beginning to shed light on how far Minnesota counties can go to limit solar development on farmland. The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently…

Now that Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has signed a bill creating a special "vote under oath," it will be up to local election officials to make it work and the courts to determine whether it's even legal.Keene City Clerk Patricia Little…

The life sentence of Bradford Cellucci, accused of attacking a Leesburg employee with a hammer in 2015, will be reviewed by the court. Editor's note: This report has been updated to clarify…

Mike Wolanin | The Republic An exterior view of the new Bartholomew County Court Services Building in Columbus, Ind., Monday, May 16, 2022. Mike Wolanin | The Republic An exterior view of the new Bartholomew County Court Services…

By BOB CHRISTIE, Associated PressPHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that state courts can keep the identities of jurors secret, dismissing a challenge from a southern Arizona reporter who argued that the right to observe…

In a case that could dramatically change the way candidates run for office in New Jersey, a challenge to the nomination petitions of three Republican candidates for council in Howell Township is progressing even though they have…

Arrests and citations in the Blue Mountain Eagle are taken from law enforcement logs. Every effort is made…

A nearly 30-year-old standard for what police must make available to the public when a crime is reported was clarified today by the Ohio Supreme Court. In a 5-to-2 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that certain…

The Denver-based federal appeals court rejected an Arvada church's argument that religious institutions are…

PARIS -- After two weeks of twists and turns, everything ended as planned. Iga Swiatek, the best player in the world, won the women's singles after arriving in Paris as the heavy favorite.And then it was the legend's turn on Sunday, as…

By PETE JANNY It's not every day that a New York Knicks player is spotted in Riverdale, let alone on any school's basketball court. But on May 21, they came to help a 16-year-old from…

WATERLOO – Two people have been arrested after police seized a handgun following a disturbance at a Waterloo convenience store early Tuesday.Officers were called to Logan Convenience, 735 Logan Ave., shortly before 1 a.m.…

URBANA – The police response to a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, has brought the…

SAN DIEGO- Six attorneys are vying for two San Diego County judicial seats in next month's primary election, while a current Superior Court commissioner is running unopposed for a third seat. An assistant attorney general, an assistant…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — With a staunch anti-abortion Republican governor and large GOP legislative majorities, Iowa would appear poised to ban abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.There's just one catch: a 2018 Iowa…

Anti-abortion activists and conservative lawyers are asking the Michigan Court Appeals to overturn a lower court's decision who was looking to temporarily block a state law criminalizing most abortions if U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v.…

About two weeks ago, I wrote a column about the deepening legal gridlock in the San Francisco court system, where hundreds of defendants are still in jail awaiting trials that are slow to come. That's because the city's Superior…

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2018, file photo, the Bronx Zoo's 'Happy' elephant walks inside the zoo's Asia Habitat in New York City. A legal fight to free Happy the elephant…

Almost 10 years ago, I stood on the Texas State Senate floor in front of my colleagues, connected and tired. For just under 13 hours I filibustrated to quit a disastrous law that threatened to devastate reproductive health care in Texas.…

California Governor Gavin Newsom is ready to invest significant public funds in his ambitious plan for mental health courts — $65 million this year and $50 million a year for years to come. Newsom has been presenting his proposed…

Midcoast high school tennis teams have continued to score wins on the court as of late, with the second half of the regular season underway. Rockport's Camden Hills picked up wins over Lewiston on Tuesday May 10, while Waldoboro's…

The Supreme Court is seeking input from trial courts and the public on the development of the OSDP. The Supreme Court is seeking input from trial courts and the public on the development of the OSDP. the Supreme Court…

(NewsNation) — Threats have been leveled against Supreme Court justices since a leaked draft opinion signaling that the court would overturn the landmark abortion decision Roe v. Wade. A metal fence has been erected around the…

In recent months, the federal courts have become a lightning rod for high-tension litigation, intense media attention, and congressional actions and reactions. From the disputed 2020 election results to the January 6 attack on the…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at The Farm at 95 on April 9, 2022 in Selma, North Carolina.Allison Joyce | Getty ImagesFormer President Donald Trump lost an effort in a New York appeals court on Tuesday to stay a…

NEW CUMBERLAND — A longtime civil servant takes on a political newcomer in the race to become the next Hancock County Circuit Court clerk in the upcoming May 10 primary…

GENESEE COUNTY, MI – The county needs a new superintendent to assess and coordinate the security of all court facilities, including satellite courtrooms scattered around the county, judges told the County Board of Commissioners .Acting…

NEW YORK – Following their season-ending sweep by the Boston Celtics, the Brooklyn Nets officially acknowledged Monday night what has been apparent throughout their season: Any issues they have dealt with off the floor have had a big impact…

Baseball is the most popular sport in the Dominican Republic. Impromptu ball games involving Courts For Kids volunteers and El Rodeo residents were a popular activity. Photo We also made…

Leonard Powell in front of 1911 Harmon St. Photo: Friends of Adeline After eight years of what few would dispute has been a tense limbo for landlords, the case of a South Berkeley home in receivership since 2017 returns to…

Indian authorities aboard bulldozers bulldozed a number of properties in a New Delhi neighborhood before the Supreme Court halted demolitions days after religious violence rocked the area and saw dozens of arrests. On Wednesday morning,…

Mike Picore stands on the pavement of the new Sayre Park basketball court.Chelsea Independent/Post Independent Sayre Park is a special place for many in Glenwood Springs,!-->…

Flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up and the courthouses are bustling.Since reopening, many cases have started to be cleared, helping to reduce the backlog.In the first three weeks, about 400 cases were resolved, but the district…

Judge points to changes in how courts treat street racers City leaders want judges to get tougher on street racers. Citizens have the impression that nothing is being done. ATLANTE - Civic leaders are asking Atlanta judges to get…

The Aiken County Public School District has new stars in public education.The school district recently…

The final four at the River Oaks Country Club this weekend offer a compelling mix of demographics, tennis skills and personalities.The sentimental favorite off the charts is John Isner, who turns 37 later this month and has been coming to…

The last weeks Privilege Points describes a court's careful delineation between the logistics (time, place, etc.) of a privileged communication and the explicit or implicit privileged content of those communications. The stakes naturally…

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – The state is currently investigating the feasibility of a new courthouse after dangerous mold was discovered inside the Roderick Ireland courthouse in Springfield."Enough is enough. Let's do it, let's fix…

The Daily Pennsylvanian is a student-run non-profit organization. Please support us by disabling your ad blocker on our site. Former Yale School…

State courts in Democratic and Republican states have aggressively overturned gerrymandered political maps, as this year's redistricting battles drag on and begin to create chaos in the upcoming primary election.In Maryland, a state judge…

KANKAKEE - The reconviction hearing of a Kankakee woman in a fatal impaired accident continued until June to…

Justice Patricia Guerrero was sworn in as the first Latina justice on the California Supreme Court on Monday. Read in españolGov. Gavin Newsom was sworn in on his grandfather's Bible in a ceremony at Leland…

The Los Angeles County Superior Court will end its mask mandate for courthouses beginning April 4, following similar actions taken in recent weeks by county and state public health officials. .“Since the winter surge of COVID-19 peaked in…

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that elected bodies do not violate the First Amendment when they censure their members.The case involved David Wilson, a former elected trustee of the Houston Community College…

OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill passing through the Legislature would remove certain fees charged to offenders…

CLIFTON — It is estimated that nearly 5 million Americans play pickleball, a growing racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. Bowing to calls from residents, Clifton will build 12 dedicated pickleball courts…

March 15, 2022 4:12 p.m. Job : March 15, 2022 4:12 p.m. MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has called on schools to stop…

Closing the first week of the BNP Paribas Open with hard-hitting matches and exciting news from the WTA. On the courts were fan favorites and a plethora of players representing the stars and stripes. nightcap Former…

KANKAKEE – Javon R. Frazier, of Kankakee, the driver of a vehicle involved in a double fatal accident on…

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A Canton woman convicted of witness intimidation will remain behind bars and must serve her full sentence, according to the Mississippi State Supreme Court. The High Court on Thursday overturned the decision of the…

EAST LIVERPOOL – Following the January death of Judge Dominic Frank, the future of East Liverpool City Court hangs in the balance. On Monday evening, some city workers…

In 1997, William Dale Wooden pleaded guilty to 10 counts of burglary, one for each of the adjacent storage units he broke into in one night. More than a decade later, he was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm.Prosecutors…

The photograph is a study in contrasts. At left, standing stiffly and sullenly, is Mitch McConnell, 80, the Republican Senate Minority Leader charged with misconduct in the face of court confirmations.On the right, at a slightly awkward…

JONESBORO – The Craighead County Quorum Court convened Monday to address issues including a resolution…

A panel established by the Michigan Supreme Court is seeking public input on ways to improve access to justice."For the first time in Michigan's history, we have brought together a broad range of…

CNN — The Environmental Protection Agency faces a Supreme Court case on Monday that could deal a major blow to the federal government's ability to…

TALAHASSEE - In a closely watched case that could have national repercussions, a federal appeals court on Tuesday peppered lawyers with questions in a lawsuit over whether a northeast Florida high school should have barred a transgender…

The communications arm of the House of Delegates had to fight some rumors last week that House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, could be one of the names recommended…

If you want to check your neighbor, your new babysitter, or your own record, you can do so through a free court records database.My case is a publicly available online database of information about civil and criminal cases within the…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – A Louisville Metro Police detective was fired Wednesday night after threatening to…

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court said Tuesday it will hear the Arizona Senate's appeal of lower court rulings that it must release hundreds of documents related to its partisan scrutiny of the election of 2020.The state's highest…

WEST CHESTER—Two women have filed motions in Chester County Court seeking the immediate removal of principals in the Downingtown and West Chester area school districts, claiming they used coercion to force the participation in a masking…

Tocoa, Honduras – Prisoners hugged their teary-eyed family members in the holding cell of a dilapidated and stuffy Honduran courthouse. Six men arrested for their activism against a mining project in a national park had just been convicted…

"I took about four people and did a thorough analysis on them, which means a thorough background check, to see if there's anything in the background that would make them unqualified," Biden told NBC News' Lester Holt in an interview taped…

When most Americans go to the doctor or the hospital, they have one thing on their mind: they want the best care possible. For some Americans, a law that has nothing to do with health care can end up getting in their way. Last summer,…

CHICAGO (CBS) — Another delay for accused serial hustler Candace Clark, who failed to show up for her final court date on Monday after being hospitalized with COVID symptoms and testing positive for the virus.After testing positive for the…

When retired Judge Stephen Breyer invoked Abraham Lincoln's observation that the "popular government of the nation has often been called an experiment," it could hardly escape him that the nation was recently, and for the first time since…

Edwin Poots arrives at the DUP ruling executive meeting to ratify Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as party leader, in Belfast, Northern Ireland June 30, 2021. REUTERS/Jason CairnduffJoin now for FREE unlimited…

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The New Mexico Court of Appeals on Monday ordered Clayton Benedict to stand trial for second-degree murder, reversing a district court ruling. (Jim Thompson/Albuquerque Journal) A split appeals court in New Mexico overturned a…

A revised complaint in the sweeping federal lawsuit to overturn Wyoming's COVID-19-related executive and public health orders has narrowed the suit's scope -- and left out its best-known plaintiff.Thursday's updated lawsuit…

A committee of local community members, affiliated with the Traverse Area Pickleball Association (TAPA), is looking to build eight new dedicated pickleball courts at Bower's Harbor Park on the Old Mission Peninsula. The group, which calls…

Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill declined to comment on the decision.Adam Kincaid, executive director of the National Republican Redistricting Trust, the party's main mapping organization, said the map was based on one approved in…

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) –The best view in a Friday night game may not be the court, but through Evan Schlee's lens. Schlee, a former Stewartville Tiger, has always loved basketball.“My buddies and I would sit in the back of the class and…

A national group representing Republican state officials backs NC lawmakers on the U.S. Supreme Court. Legislative leaders want the High Court's permission to intervene in a federal voter ID lawsuit. This claim in a case called Berger v.…