Extreme Politeness Is Insufficient Probable Cause for Search
In a case where a motorist was searched during a routine traffic stop, because of being too polite, and a…
Legal News
Weatherford International Charged With FCPA Violations
Oilfield services company Weatherford International has been charged with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by the US Securities…
Science Fails to Trump Law When It Comes to Breathalyzer Tests
In a recent decision, the California Supreme Court ruled that in challenging the reading of breathalyzers in DUI cases, testimony…
Sacramento Appeals Court Rules No Constitutional Right to Grow Marijuana
While upholding Live Oak’s citywide ban on medical marijuana cultivation, the 3rd District Court of Appeals in Sacramento observed there…
Topiramate Has the Potential to Cause Serious Birth Defects in Children
According to court papers, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the maker of the drug, knew about the risk of birth defects associated with…
Stocks Rise with Online Retail
U.S. stocks rose significantly with EBay and Amazon taking the lead in Black Friday sales, according to Bloomberg. Both companies…
Sandpiper Pipeline is a Go
Enbridge, a Canadian energy company has been in talks with Marathon Petroleum and has finally come to an agreement concerning…
Amanda Knox Retrial Seeks to Put Her Away for 30 Years
Amanda Knox’s latest trial for the murder of her once-roommate Meredith Kercher is under way, though she is keeping her…
Former Radio DJ from New York Faces Sex Charges from Sting Operation
David Herman, a former New York City radio DJ appeared on Wednesday before US Magistrate Mark Falk to face charges…
NYU Law Professor Burt Neuborne Calls Filibuster Unconstitutional
This week the Senate passed a major reform which would allow the approval of the president’s nominees, both judicial and…
‘Black Friday’ Feels like a Month
In a growing trend of 'Black Friday ' one-upmanship, online and retail stores have begun the cycle of luring consumers…
U.S. Banks in Trouble
U.S. banks are having money trouble, according to CNBC. The subprime mortgage crisis is resulting in many banks having to…