The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has held that retroactive application of a provision of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (“SORNA”), part of the 2006 … Continue reading “Federal Court Rules Sex Offender Registration Law Violates Ex Post Facto Clause”
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Animal Rights Group Sue Over Helmsley Estate
Three animal rights groups are suing over a judge’s ruling that allows the trustees of Leona Helmley’s estate to use funds to beneft people, rather than animals. In February, a … Continue reading “Animal Rights Group Sue Over Helmsley Estate”
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Dies
Eunice Kennedy Shriver has died at the age of 88 at a Cape Cod hospital, after suffering a series of strokes. She was a sister of President John F. Kennedy … Continue reading “Eunice Kennedy Shriver Dies”
Court Upholds $14 Million DUI Verdict Against Bar and Bartender
A Washington court has upheld a $14 million award against the bar and bartender that served a patron who later left the bar and caused a fatal accident. Under a … Continue reading “Court Upholds $14 Million DUI Verdict Against Bar and Bartender”
Illinois Supreme Court Lifts Injunction Against Parental Notification for Abortion
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has lifted an injunction against enforcement of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995, which was ordered by the U.S. … Continue reading “Illinois Supreme Court Lifts Injunction Against Parental Notification for Abortion”
Rhode Island Passes Law Allowing Selling and Growing of Marijuana
In defiance of federal law, Rhode Island is on track to have marijuana crops legally culivated and distributed as early as next fall. New Mexico also has a state-sanctioned program … Continue reading “Rhode Island Passes Law Allowing Selling and Growing of Marijuana”
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Chrysler Sale to Fiat
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg issued a temporary stay of Chrysler’s assets to Italian automaker Fiat, throwing a roadblock in the quick bankruptcy process that was hoped for. … Continue reading “U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Chrysler Sale to Fiat”
Obama Administration to Crack Down on Overseas Tax Havens
Carrying out one of his campaign promises, President Obama has announced plans for reforms to the U.S. tax code, which are targeted at the tax incentives given to companies who … Continue reading “Obama Administration to Crack Down on Overseas Tax Havens”
Approval of Gay Marriage by Connecticut Legislature
The Connecticut Legislature Wednesday approved legislation that allows same-sex couples to marry. Following the Connecticut Supreme Court’s October ruling allowing the same, the vote was 28-7 in the Senate and … Continue reading “Approval of Gay Marriage by Connecticut Legislature”
Appeals Court Rules Against McVeigh Lawyer’s Tax Case
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the lawyer for Oklahoma bomber Timothy McVeigh isn’t entitled for a tax deuction for donating prosecution materials in the case. Stephen … Continue reading “Appeals Court Rules Against McVeigh Lawyer’s Tax Case”
