Federal court hears Texas abortion law appeal
Planned Parented and other groups seeking to ease Texas abortion law restrictions presented arguments Monday in front of a court of appeals.
BP oil spill claim challenge heard by appeals court
Attorneys for BP PLC allege the company is being forced to pay inflated claims to businesses.
NY court says Starbucks baristas must share tips
New York’s highest court has determined that baristas of the popular coffee chain must share tips with shift supervisors.
Mississippi pain and suffering damages cap upheld by court
A federal appeals court has upheld a $1 million cap on pain and suffering damages in Mississippi personal injury cases.
Supreme Court grapples with international custody law case
Supreme Court justices sought to find middle ground in a case involving an international custody battle between a U.S. soldier and his wife.
Attorney fired for offensive tweets
A Kansas appeals attorney was fired after posting tweets about the former attorney general of the state.
Man convicted for threatening a judge in song
A man involved in a custody battle who was accused of threatening a judge in a song received 18 months in jail.
Man fights to keep wife in front yard grave
An Alabama man is fighting to keep the remains of his wife buried in his front yard.
Google wins right to appeal in book class status case
A court has granted Google Inc the right to appeal a decision that allows a group of authors to sue using class action status.
Supreme Court agrees to review international child custody case
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a ruling in an international child custody battle.
School found not liable in batting cage injury case
An appeals court has ruled that a university was not liable for injuries sustained by a student in an indoor baseball facility.
Same-sex marriage cases approaching high court
The Supreme Court is expected to hear cases on the controversial issue as early as this year.