Religion & Law

Libya's "Constitution"
One of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's sons, Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, delivered a speech on Monday that blamed protests on everyone from criminals to Islamic extremists, warned of civil war if the protests continue, and said his father would fight to...

Gaddafi causes storm in Italy with invitation to Islam
Reuters: "Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's invitation to hundreds of young women to convert to Islam overshadowed a two-day visit to Italy intended to cement the growing ties between Tripoli and Rome...

Libya interim leaders pledge adherence to rule of law
[JURIST] Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) [official website] assured world leaders on Friday that Libya will be a society of tolerance and respect for the rule of law. During a meeting [BBC report] in Paris chaired by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, NTC leader Mustafa Abdel Jalil [BBC profiles] vowed to administer elections and draft a new constitution for Libya within 18 months...

Will Islam become the religion of Europe
Soeren Kern writing at Hudson New York: "During his recent two-day state visit to Italy, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi declared that 'Islam should become the religion of the whole of Europe...

Libya officials pledge new constitution, Gaddafi role unclear
[JURIST] Libyan officials on Sunday promised a new constitution and "a Libyan form" of democracy, but provided no explanation as to what role current Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi [BBC profile; JURIST news archive] might play in the new government...

Patton Boggs Takes on Lobbying for Libyan Transitional Government
As rebels attempt to capture Tripoli from Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, Patton Boggs is taking on Washington for the Interim Transitional National Council of Libya. The Council, based in the rebel capital of Benghazi, Libya, hired the firm this spring...

Washington Post WPO Securities Fraud
Washington Post WPO

Washington Post 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
Washington Post 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud

Texas, USA
alleging the Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform Act of 2003 violates several provisions of the Constitution.

Indianapolis
alleging the city's police are overly aggressive against the homeless in violation of the protection of free speech and unreasonable searches guaranteed in the US Constitution.

Search Engine Optimization Claims
Web based company pays over $150,000 settlement in Internet lawsuit.

Repossessed car wins $700,000 Settlement
A class action lawsuit that was brought against Virginia Beach-based Tidewater Finance Co., alleging that the company had questionable repossession practices, has been settled.