Plaintiff Wins Bid to Remain Anonymous in Suit Over Online Ad May 16, 2008
In the alternative, they maintained that Doe should be barred from bringing a suit under a pseudonym because doing so violated the presumption of openness in judicial proceedings and hinders their ability to conduct discovery. FACTORS CONSIDERED. (Law.com)
Liberia: House Passes Anti-Corruption Act May 10, 2008
6, the modification provides that properties will only be confiscated provided that the confiscation is ordered at the end of all judicial proceedings, including, if taken, necessary appeal to the Supreme Court. The lawmakers also amended section 4. (allAfrica.com)
* PNG aid scandal: Singapore High Court weighs in on PNG fund scandal May 8, 2008
This procedure must be completed before any further judicial proceedings can take place. The complaint says that Ching holds a US passport while Wus has a Taiwanese contact address. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Former retirement board member fined by commission May 2, 2008
The announcement marks the end of proceedings against Driscoll, after Driscoll agreed to pay the fines and penalties and waived his rights to contest the commission s findings or those of any other judicial proceedings in which the commission might play a role. Contract conflict. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
* Alinghi files new legal proceedings in Americas Cup row Apr 16, 2008
Swiss champions Alinghi said on Monday they will file new judicial proceedings at a New York court in its legal challenge with US syndicate Oracle over the rules to the 33rd edition of the Americas Cup that threatens to prolong the dispute. Alinghi said it would appeal all decisions taken so far by New York State Supreme Court judge Herman Cahn which have largely favored Oracle. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rights Group Forms to Release Political Prisoners From North Korean Camps Apr 14, 2008
The says on its Web site prisoners are sent to camps without judicial proceedings and forced to live close to starvation. Under the principle of ``guilt by association'' three generations of the family of a political offender are imprisoned, the HRNK says in of the camp system on its Web site. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Apr 13, 2008
Lee said the release of information outside judicial proceedings might lead to erroneous, inaccurate or misleading media reports. He also pointed out that polygraph test results are not admissible as evidence under Hawaii law because of their inaccuracy and lack of scientific reliability. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Congo-Kinshasa: Mass Graves Found, Says Rights Group Apr 12, 2008
Bundu Dia Kongo's spiritual leader and national assembly deputy, Ne Mwanda Nsemi, said he would initiate international judicial proceedings against "the massacre" of his members. The sect is seeking to emancipate traditional African or Congolese culture and demands the restoration of the former Kingdom of the Congo. (allAfrica.com)
Police Reports Apr 11, 2008
Jose Valencia 9-19-76 was arrested 9th St. and Adams Avenue for Driving on a Suspended License and an outstanding warrant out of DPD for Failure to Pay for Interfering with Judicial Proceedings. Maricela Gonzalez 6-15-62 of Phoenix was arrested at the U.S. Port of Entry on a warrant out of the U.S. Marshals for the Sale of Marijuana. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
DAs Office Program Apr 10, 2008
Who helps these victims understand judicial proceedings. What if they incurred out-of-pocket losses because of the crime. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
'Dirty war' suspect sent back to Argentina Apr 1, 2008
But in recent years has opened its own judicial proceedings into the alleged abuses, and since at least late 2006, Spain has been trying to extradite Cavallo to Argentina to face justice there. The Spanish government approved the extradition of Cavallo earlier this year, and that was followed by the National Court ruling two weeks ago. (CNN -- World)
Federal shield law protects the public interest Mar 27, 2008
These cases have renewed debate over the need for a federal "shield law" that would extend to federal judicial proceedings protection for reporters' confidential sources that is already given, to one extent or another, by California and most states. Hatfill's lawyer, Mark Grannis, writing in the Wall Street Journal, argues against a shield law on grounds that it would deprive the judicial system of truthful evidence, leave victims of government misbehavior without a remedy for their injuries,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Rwanda: Press Council Backs Newspaper Ban Mar 25, 2008
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Surprise: The UN is Against Press Freedom Mar 21, 2008
Edwards pointed out the UN is not subject to freedom of information laws, impartial whistleblower protection or judicial proceedings in any country. She said this kind of environment creates very powerful, very wealthy, lawless organizations if the organization can shut down the press. (Human Events Online)
Argentine 'war criminal' sent home by Spain Mar 15, 2008
But in recent years, has opened its own judicial proceedings into the alleged abuses, and since at least late 2006, Spain has been trying to extradite Cavallo to Argentina to face justice there. Cavallo's efforts to avoid extradition ended Friday, when a three-judge panel at the National Court ruled that the extradition -- approved three weeks ago by the Prime Minister's Cabinet -- could occur. (CNN -- World)
The Small World Of Homicide Mar 8, 2008
On the rare occasion when violence erupts during these kinds of street-level judicial proceedings, it's typically the bondsmen and their minions doing the damage. In 1994, a Chesterfield bondsman and a Hopewell bounty hunter got in trouble for roughing up a client who had skipped out on a $1,500 bond. (WTVR.com, VA)
Accuser in Jason Kidd Sexual Battery Case Loses Her Bid for Anonymity Feb 29, 2008
Using fictitious names "runs afoul" of the public's right of access to judicial proceedings, and anonymity should be restricted to situations where a plaintiff faces a "risk of retaliatory physical or mental harm," the judge said ... Here, however, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office has declined to prosecute Kidd for his conduct, and "the scale tips in favor of disclosure" in weighing the alleged victim's right to privacy against the "constitutionally-embedded presumption of openness in... (Law.com)
CARTOON COURT Feb 28, 2008
The performances are digitized, outlined and colored, conveying the plausible notion that the misguided judicial proceedings amounted to hardly more than a cartoon. The story of the trial, during which Hoffman, Jerry Rubin and the rest of the gang pit their comic wits against a cantankerous judge, carries its own built-in sensationalism. (New York Press)
Budget crisis could hit courts Feb 25, 2008
Barring a legislative change of heart, another round of budget cuts will take a sizable bite out of courthouse workers' paychecks and bring some judicial proceedings to a grinding halt this spring. The state court system is being asked to hold back 4 percent of its cash release for fiscal year 2007-08. (The St. Augustine Record)
DA to examine court reporters' practices Feb 23, 2008
They are licensed through the state to document judicial proceedings and prepare transcripts. Lennard works for Judge William Ray, Ables for Judge Richard T. Winegarden. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Georgia House Committee Approves Official English Bill Feb 20, 2008
H.B. 413 proposes an amendment to the state Constitution that would declare English the state's official language and require the overwhelming majority of state activities be conducted in English, with exceptions for areas such as public health, judicial proceedings, and foreign language instruction. The measure, which passed by a margin of 10-4, provides that final approval of the statute be conducted through a general ballot initiative. (PR Newswire)
$186K paycheck a stunner Feb 16, 2008
Court reporters document judicial proceedings and prepare transcripts. They are licensed through the state. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Litigators take break in Bell bond suit Feb 13, 2008
But all of the judicial proceedings in the Bell case have been sped up because of the high-dollar stakes involved. In one rare move -- given that the initial judgment is still pending -- lawyers will meet tomorrow to work out an accelerated timeline for any further legal proceedings before the Quebec Court of Appeal. (Financial Post)
Officials: U.S. to seek death penalty for 6 Gitmo detainees Feb 12, 2008
The men will be treated like members of the U.S. military during their judicial proceedings, he said. The proceedings will be dictated by the Military Commissions Act, which Congress passed to handle arrestees in the war on terror. (Yahoo News -- Terrorism & 9/11)
Citizens Police Academy classes now forming Feb 10, 2008
The academy offers a glimpse into American police history and the inner workings of law enforcement, along with informative instruction on judicial proceedings, recruitment and arrests. Attendees will have opportunities to tour police, jail and central dispatch facilities and ride along with duty officers. (News Enterprise Online)
Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs: Local women nominated for awards Jan 23, 2008
More than 6,000 children are subject to judicial proceedings in Riverside County each year. CASA volunteers are advocates who seek to help these children secure safe, permanent and nurturing homes. (North County Times)
Time to let cameras in court Jan 23, 2008
The first step in that repeal could come today, when the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to take up SB 77, a bill that would end the prohibition on radio or television broadcasting or newspaper photography of state judicial proceedings. South Dakota has been slow to open its court system to cameras. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Limits eyed on cell use in cars Jan 22, 2008
Lenett's proposal, which is scheduled for a hearing today by the Judicial Proceedings Committee, would impose a $100 fine for the first offense and a $250 fine for a subsequent offense. The penalty could be waived on the first offense if a driver could prove purchase of a hands-free device. (SunSpot.net)
O'Malley wants to expand DNA testing Jan 11, 2008
Brian E. Frosh, chairman of the Judicial Proceedings Committee, predicted the bill would "have some traction" if the governor pushes it. But the Montgomery County Democrat was noncomittal, saying he would need to see the bill before deciding whether he could support it. (SunSpot.net)
BMW case: Defence witness fails to appear before court Jan 8, 2008
He denied the prosecution's suggestion that Tiwari's interview was an attempt to interfere with the judicial proceedings at Nanda's instance. The decision to put off Tiwari's testimony to January 15 was taken by ASJ Kumar on receiving a medical report through post indicating Tiwari was undergoing treatment in Mumbai. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Father arrives to visit jailed son Jan 3, 2008
Beyond that, the judicial proceedings and sentence imposed on Palfreeman, if any, were a matter for Bulgarian authorities. In Sydney, James Atack, of Lane Cove North, who was quoted in The Daily Telegraph yesterday saying that Palfreeman had stabbed him and another youth at a party in Chatswood in 2004, confirmed to the Herald yesterday he had been quoted correctly and it was true. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
CIA faces criminal inquiry over tapes Jan 3, 2008
But the destruction of evidence pertinent to congressional or judicial proceedings could be considered obstruction of justice. "The Attorney-General's announcement shows that many of us were right to be concerned with possible obstruction of justice and obstruction of Congress," said Patrick Leahy, chairman of the Senate judiciary committee. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Miss France keeps her title Dec 31, 2007
Begue, who has launched judicial proceedings against Entrevue magazine which published the photographs, promised to give any damages she received to two charities. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc. Reports Fiscal Year End Results for September 30, 2007 Dec 27, 2007
Factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include, among other things, (1) the difficulty in controlling our costs of providing healthcare and administering our network of centers; (2) the possible negative effects from changes in reimbursement and capitation payment levels and payment practices by insurance companies, healthcare plans, government payors and other payment sources; (3) the difficulty of attracting primary care physicians; (4) the increasing competition... (PR Newswire)
Homosexual advocates claim hurt feelings, demand penalties Dec 26, 2007
Worse yet, the commentary noted, the tribunals may make their own rules and regulations, based on the statutory provision that "the panel is not bound by the rules of law respecting evidence in judicial proceedings.". Further, the law says, "No member of the Commission, nor the director of the Commission or any other employee mentioned in section 18, shall be required by any court to give evidence relative to information obtained for the purposes of this Act.". (WorldNetDaily)
Levy: London's burning for Dichter Dec 20, 2007
They would prefer judicial proceedings be held in Israel, but our legal system is blocked before them. Therefore, their eyes are directed abroad. (Zmag.org)
N.J. repeal buoys death penalty foes in Maryland Dec 18, 2007
Alex X. Mooney, a Frederick County Republican whose vote against the repeal deadlocked the issue 5-5 in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, said his views have not changed, although he remained "open to being convinced." ... Brian E. Frosh, a Montgomery County Democrat who chairs the Judicial Proceedings Committee and supports a repeal. (SunSpot.net)
Leadership battle grips South Africa's dominant party Dec 17, 2007
In Johannesburg last week, Zuma observed International Human Rights Day by assailing leaders who abuse judicial proceedings for political gain an ill-concealed reference to his own status as a prosecutors' target. "History is dotted with the legacy of tyrants who abused the rights of citizens in order to usurp or hold on to power," he said. (International Herald Tribune)
Musharraf lifts Pakistan's emergency rule Dec 16, 2007
Lawyers across the country are boycotting the courts and refusing to work before judges who took a new oath under the emergency, virtually paralyzing judicial proceedings. Musharraf said in his executive order restoring the Constitution that any provision made during the last six weeks of emergency rule "shall not be called in question by or before any court.". (International Herald Tribune)
Insurer, Md. reach deal on medical malpractice rates Dec 14, 2007
Brian E. Frosh, who chairs the Judicial Proceedings Committee, said yesterday. "What we did worked. What Governor Ehrlich proposed was unnecessary.". (SunSpot.net)
Gillespie Suit Due Before High Court Dec 13, 2007
In essence, both sides in the case agree that a defendant has the right to an attorney when adversarial judicial proceedings have been initiated -- they just don t agree when that occurs in Texas. According to a Dec. 7 article in the publication Texas Lawyer, Andrea Marsh of the Texas Fair Defense Project who is serving as co-counsel for Rothgery in the case, contends that the right to counsel should attach once a defendant is magistrated. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
DOJ says it will not investigate Nifong Dec 6, 2007
We believe the state of North Carolina has the primary interests in this matter: protecting the integrity of its judicial proceedings, holding Mr. Nifong accountable for his actions as an officer of its courts and vindicating the principles of justice under state law, Carr said. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dept. of Justice won't investigate Duke prosecutor Dec 6, 2007
"We believe the state of North Carolina has the primary interests in this matter: protecting the integrity of its judicial proceedings, holding Mr. Nifong accountable for his actions as an officer of its courts and vindicating the principles of justice under state law," Carr said. Jim Hardin, who stepped in as an interim Durham district attorney after Nifong resigned from the office, requested that the State Bureau of Investigation determine whether any person involved in the case should be... (ESPN -- College Sports)
New Telco Immunity Bill Draws Fire Dec 6, 2007
"The better practice is to allow judicial proceedings to take their course and let the courts make their own determinations.". Add RSS feed to your feed reader so that you don't miss another headline. (eWeek)
South Africa's Mbeki and Zuma vie for ANC Dec 4, 2007
By contrast Mr Zuma took 2,232 votes and was supported by five provinces plus the ANC's Youth League and even its Women's League - despite his judicial proceedings last year, when he admitted having sex with an HIV-positive woman without using a condom, saying he took a shower afterwards to avoid transmission of the virus. Mr Zuma is a Zulu and in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal he beat his rival by 580 votes to nine. (Telegraph.co.uk)
YUCCA'S CROSSROADS Dec 2, 2007
But it is outfitted with technology that legal experts say is on the cutting edge of judicial proceedings in the United States. This will be a paperless trial. (Las Vegas Sun)
College Football Notebook: Two Kutztown players face trial Nov 23, 2007
Meanwhile, the players went through the university's version of judicial proceedings and were found the school's equivalent of not guilty. Leroy Azubuike, 22, and Tyler Lepley, 20, were suspended from school and charged with aggravated assault and related offenses last month. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
* Zoe's Ark scandal casts spotlight on city court in Chad Nov 19, 2007
Short of hiring a lawyer in N'Djamena, the accused assume their own defense -- a tall order in a region where many have scant knowledge of modern judicial proceedings. Not only lawyers are missing. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
TC starts court reporting degree, certificate program Nov 17, 2007
Individuals in this profession play a critical role in judicial proceedings and at meetings where the spoken word must be preserved as a written transcript, Yong said in his memo to the board. Generally, court reporters create verbatim transcripts of conversations, legal proceedings, meetings and other events where written accounts of spoken words are necessary for correspondence or legal proof. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Students get probation for posters Nov 15, 2007
Sergio Gor, YAF's president, said he was unhappy with the outcome of the judicial proceedings. He added that the students unfairly attacked his group and should be suspended or expelled. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
More of this story Nov 9, 2007
Valenciano said the 100,000 would not be forfeited, just revoked, meaning the family could have the money returned at the end of judicial proceedings. . (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Maryland Senate to Try to Override Governor's Veto Nov 7, 2007
In his veto message, O'Malley stated that "police weapons should not be potentially made available outside of the law enforcement community."The Senate's Judicial Proceedings Committee voted Monday to unanimously recommend that the full Senate override the veto. Information from: The Washington Post, http://www. (ABC 7 News, DC)
How to try a terrorist Nov 2, 2007
Mukasey raises a legitimate concern about whether open judicial proceedings may compromise intelligence gathering. But courts are equipped to meet this challenge. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Babb sentenced to 50-75 years Oct 31, 2007
Babb s attorney, Jeffrey Clothier, offered his condolences to the Babbs and thanked them for their professionalism during the judicial proceedings, adding it made a difficult matter easier. Asking the court to consider the minimum sentence for his client, Clothier said, This isn t a man who has been in and out of jail. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Babb gets 50-75 years for second-degree murder Oct 30, 2007
Babb s attorney, Jeffrey Clothier, offered his condolences to the Babbs and thanked them for their professionalism during the judicial proceedings, adding it made a difficult thing easier. I don t think anyone can add to what has been said, Judge Rush remarked to Babb, of Gaylord and Evart. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Debate began with Glendening moratorium Oct 25, 2007
But the bill died in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee by a vote of 5-5. Bills need six votes to go to the full Senate. (Baltimore Messenger, MD)
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Mission Hails Transfer of Suspect to International Criminal Court Oct 20, 2007
In a statement today, the UN mission, known as MONUC, congratulated the DRC Government "for taking this important step in the fight against impunity, and for its continued cooperation with the ICC. ;;The mission pledged its support in helping the Government strengthen its own internal judicial proceedings for the worst crimes, noting that the ICC's jurisdiction is complementary to the primary jurisdiction of Congolese courts. Relevant Links "MONUC reiterates its willingness to continue to assist... (allAfrica.com)
County officials subpoenaed Oct 18, 2007
We don t comment on ongoing investigations unless there s been official judicial proceedings, and grand juries are protected, Special Agent J.J. Klaver said. We don t release information on who has been contacted to testify. (Scranton Times, PA)
Official Secrets Act and RTI are contradictory: Habibullah Oct 18, 2007
NEW DELHI: Central and state information commissions have sought more powers, demanding that their proceedings be considered as equivalent to "judicial proceedings" to deter authorities from withholding information and making their orders enforceable. Speaking on the sidelines of a day-long information commissioners' conference here on Wednesday, CIC Wajahat Habibullah also pointed out the "clear contradiction" between the Official Secrets Act and the RTI. While OSA, he said, was designed by the... (Times of India)
Woman Carries Gun To Juvenile Court Oct 17, 2007
(Memphis 10/16/2007) Tennessee law prohibits firearms at all judicial proceedings, even if you are licensed to carry a handgun. Stacy Hill's not licensed to carry a handgun. (WREG.com, TN)
Working under apartheid comes to haunt large U.S. companies Oct 15, 2007
A Citigroup spokesman, Michael Hanretta, said the company disagreed with the ruling and that it is considering "alternatives for further judicial proceedings.". The decision could be appealed to a larger panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals or the U.S. Supreme Court. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Resist Devlin Report Requests Oct 13, 2007
"As you know, the information contained in the report is related to a sexual assault. The children have been kept away from the judicial proceedings and away from the media at the request of their parents. In order to prevent further exposure of the victims, the courts have used initials of the victims in the guilty pleas and sentencing. Although I have not spoken with the Akers family, the Ownbys have stated to me that they do not want their son exposed to any further media contact. It is their... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Judge rebuked for vacating assault conviction against Matthew West Oct 11, 2007
But after US Attorney Michael J. Sullivan accused Moriarty of subverting judicial proceedings, she abruptly reinstated the conviction. In a one-sentence order Tuesday, she said she had changed her mind after reviewing a transcript of the hearing and after experiencing "an improved physical condition." She did not elaborate. (Boston Globe)
Marc Jaeger, New EU Court Head, Says Cutting Backlog of Cases Is Priority Oct 11, 2007
The logic which is followed in making decisions in a business environment isn't the same logic with which decisions are taken in judicial proceedings,'' Jaeger said in the interview, conducted in Luxembourgish and French. If the business captain wants a judicial decision in 15 days, that's impossible. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Date set for ex-Peru leader's trial Oct 6, 2007
The decision, announced by a special judiciary chamber, represents a streamlining of earlier plans to submit Fujimori to six judicial proceedings after he was extradited from Chile last month. Intensive work' The process of the ordinary trial will start on October 12, when Fujimori will appear before judge Pedro Urbina, who has been looking into charges of abuse of power. (Aljazeera.Net)
