Amanda Knox conviction overturned by Italian court
An Italian court has overturned the controversial conviction of Amanda Knox.
Supreme Court declines to review appeal of employee drug testing case
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review an executive order pertaining to the requirement of workers in Florida to take random drug tests.
Federal appeals court upholds contempt judgment against anarchist
A U.S. appeals court has upheld a judgment against a man who refused to provide testimony to a grand jury over a Times Square bomb explosion in 2008.
Appeals court has yet to act on motion regarding new Texas abortion restrictions
A federal appeals court did not make an immediate decision on a motion pertaining to new abortion restrictions in Texas on Tuesday.
Amanda Knox retrial begins in Italy
The murder retrial of Amanda Knox began on Monday in Italy.
Texting Someone Who’s Behind The Wheel Can Land You In NJ Court
An appeals court determined that a sender of a text message shares liability if recipient is involved in a crash.
NYC large soda ban deemed unconstitutional
A ban on big sodas in New York City has been deemed unconstitutional by an appeals court.
Inmate’s rights not violated by force-feeding order, appeals court decides
An appeals court has held that a court order authorizing the force-feeding of an inmate did not violate his right to refuse medical treatment.
Ryan O’Neal defamation case should be allowed to proceed, court rules
An appeals court has ruled that a defamation case brought by Ryan O’Neal should be allowed to go forward.
Paid witness’ testimony ruled admissible by appeals court
A New York appeals court has deemed the testimony of a doctor paid to testify in a personal injury case admissible.
Appeals court rejects Apple’s sales ban request
A U.S. appeals court has denied a request by Apple Inc. to revisit request for a sales ban to be imposed on select Samsung smartphones.
Appeals court reinstates lawsuit of inmate seeking sex change
A federal appeals court has reinstated the lawsuit of an inmate seeking to undergo a sex change operation.