MAR
21
2011

America´s patent system has problems; a new law would fix only a few

For all America´s anxieties about its decline as a superpower, its deficits and its weak economy, it can still be proud of its strength as an innovator.

MAR
21
2011

European Court of Human Rights rules crucifixes are allowed in state schools

Strasbourg judgment overturns 2009 ruling that crucifixes violate secular principles, calling them an ´essentially passive symbol´.

MAR
21
2011

Berlusconi: too busy dealing with Libya crisis to attend trial

Silvio Berlusconi was on Monday unable to attend a hearing in his corruption trial in Milan due to an Italian government cabinet meeting on the conflict in Libya, the premier´s lawyers said.

MAR
21
2011

Why Obama went to Brazil

There´s a chance to build a new foreign policy alliance that disdains dictators like Hugo Chávez.

MAR
21
2011

Egypt referendum strongly backs constitution changes

Egyptians have strongly backed constitutional changes that will allow the country to move quickly on to elections.

MAR
18
2011

An overdue bid to protect free speech and deter frivolous libel claims

Litigation is a rich man´s game. That will remain true even if the reforms to English libel law outlined by the government on March 15th come into force next year, as enthusiasts for an overhaul hope.

MAR
18
2011

UN security council resolution on Libya: key points

The main details of UN Resolution 1973 authorising action to protect Libyan civilians from Muammar Gaddafi.

MAR
18
2011

Indicted ex-Glaxo lawyer says prosecutors misled grand jury on obstruction

A former GSK lawyer, charged with obstructing a regulatory probe of the company, said U.S. prosecutors misled the grand jury that indicted her on the key element of her defense.

MAR
18
2011

Judge deals setback to attorney general´s case against Bell officials

L.A. County judge Ralph W. Dau, in a tentative ruling, said lawmakers cannot be sued for passing ordinances that award them high salaries.

MAR
18
2011

Next step for airport security: scanners for your shoes

It might not be long before airport security will let you keep your shoes on, even if they do grope you.

MAR
17
2011

Expatriate lawyers leave Tokyo as firms react to radiation threat

Expatriate lawyers have joined the exodus of foreigners from radiation-threatened Tokyo, and a number of international law firms have temporarily relocated staff or closed offices.

MAR
17
2011

RIM strikes Microsoft partnership, to debut PlayBook ´very soon´

Research In Motion Ltd. is teaming up with Microsoft Corp. to handle the growing amount of data its customers are using on mobile devices and plans to release its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet computer "very soon."

MAR
17
2011

Man charged in 3rd Facebook attack

A Far South Side man already charged with the rapes of two women he met through Facebook has been accused of sexually assaulting a third woman on the same day as one of the previous attacks, prosecutors said today.

MAR
17
2011

Celebrating St Patrick´s Day

This St Patrick´s Day finds Ireland in need of a boost in optimism and self-confidence. There is good reason to believe this is possible following the last two national days in 2009 and 2010.

MAR
17
2011

Proposition 8 supporters argue for standing to appeal

Proponents of Proposition 8, California´s same-sex marriage ban, on Monday urged the Supreme Court of California to allow them to defend the measure when state officials refuse to do so.

MAR
17
2011

Federal appeals court allows woman to sue over forced removal of headscarf

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reinstated a lawsuit on Tuesday, allowing a Muslim woman to sue several government parties for forcing her to remove her religious headscarf while detained in a holding cell.

MAR
17
2011

Utah governor signs package of immigration reform bills

Utah governor Gary Herbert on Tuesday signed into law a package of bills aimed at both reforming the state´s immigration laws and challenging the federal government to take action for reform nationally.

MAR
16
2011

The 15 jobs where women earn more than men

Step aside, guys. Women are moving up the payroll. According to a March "Women at Work" report by the BLS - Bureau of Labor Statistics, the gender wage gap continues to narrow.

MAR
16
2011

U.S. News law school rankings are out, with revamped tiers

The latest law school rankings from U.S. News & World Report are out, and the list is pretty ho hum — at least among the elite schools.

MAR
16
2011

Latham, Cravath advise on Eli Lilly-Johnson & Johnson deal

Pharmaceutical maker Eli Lilly and Company announced Monday its plans to acquire Johnson & Johnson´s Belgium-based animal health business for an undisclosed sum.

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