On Tuesday the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari for eight new cases. In Lightfoot v. Cendant Mortgage Company , the Court is asked to determine whether the “sue or be sued” provision of...
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A Norwegian court on Monday denied a request by former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden seeking a guarantee that he would not be extradited to the US if he were...
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Monday held that Google and Viacom are not liable for planting "cookies" on children's computers to gather data for advertisers. In a class...
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his support for the end to torture under all circumstances on Monday. Speaking on International Day in Support of Victims of Torture , Ban called the legal prohibition of...
The US Supreme Court on Monday granted certiorari for two new cases next term, and noted probable jurisdiction to another. In Life Technologies Corporation v. Promega Corporation the Court has been asked...
The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled 6-2 in Voisine v. United States that a state law conviction on reckless domestic assault is sufficient to bar possession of a firearm under federal law. Stephen...
The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled unanimously in McDonnell v. United States that former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell's conduct did not constitute an "official act" sufficient to support his corruption conviction. McDonnell was...
The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled 5-3 in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt that a Texas law imposing certain requirements on abortion clinics and doctors creates an undue burden on access...
Recent measures taken by Brazil's interim president, Michel Temer , are "negative steps for a country known for its solid commitment to freedom of opinion and expression," according to a joint statement by UN Special...
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on Saturday announced that search companies must abide by new internet regulations. The CAC stated that search companies must produce results in line with national interests and must clearly...
