Legal News

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds FCC rules case
The 6th. Circuit Court of Appeals last Friday upheld the Federal Communications Commission?s authority to set rules making it easier for new cable companies in a community obtain local franchises needed to compete...

This One?s For the Birds
American Bird Conservancy v. FCC, 06-1165 (D.C. Cir., Feb 19, 2008) In a significant environmental ruling, a divided panel of the D...

Third Circuit: FCC Acted "Capriciously" in Wardrobe Malfunction Case
The Third Circuit has found in favor of CBS in the infamous Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction" case, marking the second time in a little over a year that a federal appeals court has told the Federal Communications Commission that although...

"Court strikes down Va. late-term abortion ban"
"Court strikes down Va. late-term abortion ban": The Associated Press provides a report that begins, "A federal appeals court says Virginia's law banning a type of late-term abortion is still unconstitutional, even though a similar federal ban has been upheld by the U...

The PACER U.S. Party Case Index Now Includes All Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts
So what federal courts are currently not available on the USPCI? U.S. COURT OF APPEALS, SECOND CIRCUIT U...

"Federal appeals court won't yet overturn 'Plan B' ruling"
"Federal appeals court won't yet overturn 'Plan B' ruling": Reuters provides a report that begins, "A federal appeals court on Thursday left in place a lower court's ruling that allowed Washington state pharmacists to refuse to sell emergency contraceptive 'morning after' pills on religious grounds...

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Career Choices
Descriptions of law enforcement occupations

Federal Adoption Tax Credit
Financial Incentive for Adoptive Parents

California Supreme Court Proposition 8 Decision
Court Rejects Challenges to Proposition 8, but Finds Marriages Valid

Is Barack Obama a Natural Born Citizen?
Wrotnowski v. Bysiewicz (Supreme Court): Does Obama meet the constitutional requirements to be President

Unwed Fathers' Rights in Adoption
Landmark Cases in Adoption Law Shape Law with respect to Unwed Fathers

How do i go bout geting a free laywer to sue the durham police department for drug raids and nothing is found?they have been in my house 4 or 5 times seems like every 4 months or so and breaking down my door tearing up m
They need a warrant to get into your house...if they never showed you one...you ...

Is a child fathered out of wedlock by an American diplomat to a foreign women on foreign soil entitled to US Citizenship by jus sanguinis?
This is a very tough situation your friend is in. It is difficult to know the ex...

Did I harass someone?
Oh, yes. This can be taken in as so many things, especially since you had testif...

How can I get my parents away from my bulling brother?
First of all, if you are paying your lawyer, you should not be on the back burne...

How to prove housing discrimination based on sexual orientation in student housing?
There are several things you can do. First of all, contact any welfare advisors,...

Personal Injury
Appeals Court Upholds Congressional Legislation

Specialty Lamp International
Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers

MRV Communications, Inc. 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
MRV Communications, Inc. 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud

MRV Communications, Inc.
Nasdaq: MRVC

NOS Communications
settles class action lawsuit regarding deceptive marketing practices

Explicit E-Mail
Adult website fined $413,000 in explicit e-mail matter.