BP seeks return of some Gulf oil spill payouts
The oil giant is seeking the return of some funds paid under a settlement following the 2010 spill.
Supreme Court ruling allows Texas abortion clinics to remain open
The high court has determined that 19 abortion clinics in Texas can remain open.
High Court rules debtors must wait to appeal court ordered payment plan denial
The Supreme Court has ruled that debtors have to wait a period before appealing a court ordered payment plan rejection.
Dismissal of Florida smoker lawsuits against tobacco companies upheld by court
The dismissal of hundreds of lawsuits against tobacco companies has been upheld by a federal appeals court.
Gay marriage ban void upheld by federal court
A federal appeals court has upheld a decision by a lower court to void Oklahoma’s ban on gay marriage.
US court upholds University of Texas affirmative action plan
A federal appeal’s court ruled that the university’s limited use of affirmative action is acceptable.
Court strikes down concealed weapons rules in California
A federal appeals court struck down concealed weapons rules in California on Thursday.
‘Soul Man’ lawsuit dismissal upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed over the 2008 film “Soul Men.”
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.
Barry Bonds’ conviction upheld by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has upheld the 2011 conviction of Barry Bonds for obstruction of justice.
Google loses Street View snooping case appeal
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of attorneys suing the technology giant for privacy issues concerning its “Street View” maps feature.
Court rules man can challenge Oklahoma over license plate
A federal appeals court has ruled that an Oklahoma man can sue the state over a license plate depiction.