SEP
16
2010

Hague to set up independent body to seek out human rights abuses

Foreign secretary pledges to deal with issues that ´have affected the UK´s moral standing´ in the world.

SEP
16
2010

Michael Jackson´s mother sues concert promoter

The mother of pop star Michael Jackson has begun legal proceedings against concert promoter AEG, claiming it did not give her son proper medical care.

SEP
16
2010

Labor Department sues Tyson for gender discrimination

The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against Tyson Fresh Meat, alleging that the company systematically rejected female job applicants at its plant in Joslin, Ill.

SEP
16
2010

France faces showdown on Roma at European Union summit

A row over France´s crackdown on Roma (Gypsy) migrants from Romania and Bulgaria looks set to dominate a summit of EU leaders in Brussels.

SEP
15
2010

George Michael jailed for eight weeks for drug driving

George Michael has been given an eight-week sentence for crashing his car while under the influence of cannabis.

SEP
15
2010

Pregnant nun advert ´offensive to Catholics´

An advert for a brand of ice cream showing a heavily-pregnant nun has been banned for ´´making a mockery´´ of the beliefs of Roman Catholics, a watchdog said today.

SEP
15
2010

Judge´s ridicule of attorney prompts panel to order new trial

A Bronx, N.Y., judge ridiculed a defense attorney and criticized his arguments in front of a jury by using loaded words such as "clown," "silly," "outrageous" and "comedy," prompting a unanimous appeals panel Tuesday to overturn a robbery conviction and to direct that on remand the case be tried before a different judge.

SEP
15
2010

French Senate approves burqa ban

The French Senate approved Tuesday a law banning any veils that cover the face -- including the burqa, the full-body covering worn by some Muslim women -- making France the first European country to plan such a measure.

SEP
14
2010

Le Monde sues France President Nicolas Sarkozy´s office

One of France´s most respected newspapers, Le Monde, says it is filing a lawsuit accusing the office of President Nicolas Sarkozy of spying on its journalists.

SEP
14
2010

Way cleared for foreign Toyota owners to sue over acceleration defects

A federal judge has granted permission for millions of Toyota owners in foreign countries to file a separate consolidated complaint against Toyota Motor Corp. over claims associated with the unintended acceleration recalls.

SEP
14
2010

Gender pay gap at law firms not performance-based, say researchers

Researchers did a statistical analysis of compensation at the 200 U.S. firms reporting the most revenue between 2002 and 2007.

SEP
14
2010

Czechs ban Google from continuing its mapping feature in ´Street View´; give no exact reason

Authorities in the Czech Republic have banned Google Inc. from continuing in its mapping feature "Street View" in the eastern European country.

SEP
13
2010

Zimbabwe arrests four US Aids workers ´without licence´

Zimbabwean police have arrested four US health workers suspected of running an unregistered clinic and dispensing Aids drugs without a licence, the US embassy in Harare says.

SEP
13
2010

European Union welcomes Turkey´s constitutional reform victory

European leaders have hailed the results of Turkey´s constitutional reform referendum as an "important step towards Europe." The majority of Turkish voters decided in favor of the reforms.

SEP
13
2010

Global bankers agree new capital reserve rules

Central bank governors and senior regulators have agreed new rules designed to prevent a repeat of the recent financial crisis.

SEP
13
2010

N.J. court oks Googling jurors during voir dire

Now that New Jersey courtrooms have Wi-Fi capability, trial lawyers with wireless laptops have a distinct edge: the ability to Google prospective jurors at the counsel table.

SEP
10
2010

Budget woes hit defense lawyers for the indigent

Some public defenders in Missouri say the stressed state budget is interfering with their ability to provide poor defendants with their constitutional right to a lawyer.

SEP
10
2010

Fla. facing lawsuits over red light cameras

Motorists are challenging the state´s use of red light cameras to fine drivers, saying the cameras assume drivers are guilty until proven innocent.

SEP
10
2010

Windsor law dean candidate alleges racism

A law professor is asking the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario to force the University of Windsor to appoint her dean of law, after her candidacy was spoiled by accusations of plagiarism and, she claims, racism and sexism.

SEP
10
2010

Manitoba Law Society knew of King´s conduct in 2003

Society knew there were sexually explicit pictures, but didn´t see them or know any details.

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