MAY
16
2018

Federal judge denies NRA request to keep identities of teenagers in suit anonymous

In March, the Florida legislature passed new restrictions to purchasing a firearm, including raising the age limit from 18 to 21 years.

MAY
16
2018

MPs vote for second time against new Leveson-style inquiry

The High Court of Taiwan overturned a decision from a lower district court, convicting Ma of violating the Communications and Surveillance Act.

MAY
16
2018

Egypt court acquits police officers of torturing and murdering prominent lawyer

Hamdi was arrested on suspicion of being a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, a group recognized as a terrorist organization in Egypt.

MAY
16
2018

Energy companies investigated after allegedly overcharging by $400m to pay tax bills

Josh Frydenberg announces inquiry but Turnbull unsure if money can be recovered

MAY
15
2018

RBS settles US Department of Justice investigation with $4.9bn fine

RBS settles US Department of Justice investigation with $4.9bn fine Bank chief hails end of inquiry as ‘milestone moment’ with government now clear to sell off taxpayer stake

MAY
15
2018

U.S. joins whistleblower case against Insys over kickbacks

Six U.S. states - California, Colorado, Indiana, New York, North Carolina and Virginia - also joined whistleblower litigation against Insys, according to the filing in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.

MAY
15
2018

Russian company charged in Mueller probe seeks grand jury materials

Concord is facing charges of conspiring to defraud the United States, and is accused of controlling funding, recommending personnel and overseeing the activities of the propaganda campaign.

MAY
15
2018

Vodafone boss Vittorio Colao to step down

Mr Colao said it had been a "real privilege" to lead Vodafone.

MAY
15
2018

J&J defends itself in trial over baby powder asbestos claims

J&J said that its widely-used baby powder never contained asbestos, a known carcinogen linked to mesothelioma.

MAY
15
2018

Prosecutors dismiss criminal charge against Missouri governor

The office of Circuit Attorney for the City of St. Louis, Kim Gardner, said it will decide to either pursue a special prosecutor or appoint one of her assistants to handle the case.

MAY
15
2018

U.S. high court paves way for states to legalize sports betting

The justices endorsed New Jersey’s bid to allow such wagering in a ruling that ushers in a new era for the leading U.S. sports leagues, which had sued to block the state’s sports gambling law and called such betting a threat to the integrity of competition.

MAY
14
2018

After decades of ‘gay panic defence’ in court, US states slowly begin to ban tactic

The tactic leaves LGBT people vulnerable in legal proceedings at a time when protections for transgender people are rolled back.

MAY
14
2018

London mayor launches scheme to get women into senior jobs

Greater London Authority set to become the largest public body taking city-wide approach to gender pay gap issue.

MAY
14
2018

China court sentences Anbang chairman to 18 years in prison for fraud

A large portion of his property will also be confiscated too.

MAY
14
2018

Delaware becomes first state to outlaw underage marriage

According to the Human Rights Watch, child marriage is surprisingly common in the US.

MAY
14
2018

Android users file lawsuit against Facebook for invasion of privacy

The suit alleges Facebook has and continues to collect and store information in its the Android version of the Facebook mobile application.

MAY
14
2018

Philippines Supreme Court ousts Chief Justice

The court said its decision is in effect immediately but gave Sereno 10 days to appeal the decision.

MAY
14
2018

Ex-New York Assembly Speaker Silver found guilty in second corruption trial

Silver was found guilty of all seven counts against him, including honest services fraud and extortion. The jury handed down its verdict at the end of its first full day of deliberations.

MAY
14
2018

In concession, Trump will help China´s ZTE ´get back into business´

Trump’s unexpected announcement was a stunning reversal, given Washington’s tough stance on Chinese trade practices that have put the world’s two largest economies on course for a possible trade war.

MAY
11
2018

Canadian Tire to buy sportswear brand Helly Hansen in C$985 million deal

The 96-year old retailer has been steadily moving away from its roots of selling car parts and appliances to offering sportswear and apparel to attract millennial shoppers.

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