Evo Morales Second Reelection: Court Rules That Bolivian President Can Run For Third Term
The Constitutional Tribunal of Bolivia has ruled that as Morales served his first term before the 2009 constitution's two-term limit came into effect, he can pursue a third term as president.
Hulk Hogan Gawker: Judge Orders Gawker To Remove Sex Tape Materials; Site Refuses
Gawker refuses to remove a written description of a leaked Hulk Hogan sex tape. The site had previously taken down an excerpt of the 30-minute video.
Princess Cristina Of Spain Corruption Scandal: Court Hearing Delayed For Daughter Of King Juan Carlos
The appearance of Princess Cristina of Spain before the judge has been postpone without a set date.
Gay Marriage Supreme Court: Prop 8: Will Landmark Decision Be Regional Or Nationwide?
California's Proposition 8 is the subject of a lawsuit before the Supreme Court that will decide whether gay marriage is protected under the 14th Amendment.
Court Hearing Offers Lifeline To French Woman Jailed In Mexico
The Supreme Court in Mexico will review the case of a French woman who was guilty of kidnapping and sentenced to 60 years in prison.
Lindsay Lohan Accounts Seized by IRS Ahead of December Court Date for Car Crash Hearing
Today, in part 767 of our on going saga, "The Trials and Tribulations of Being Lindsay Lohan," our heroin has her accounts seized by the IRS.
Mexican Court Enters Preliminary $2.7 Billion Judgment Against Yahoo
A civil court in Mexico entered a preliminary $2.7 billion judgment against Yahoo Inc for breach of contract involving a yellow pages listings service, Yahoo said on Friday.
Russian Court bans "Extremist" Pussy Riot Video
A Russian court ruled on Thursday that video footage of the Pussy Riot punk group protesting against President Vladimir Putin in a church was "extremist" and should be removed from websites.
Colombia Leaves Pact Recognizing U.N. Court Rulings
Colombia has withdrawn from a treaty that binds it to the U.N. International Court of Justice in anger at a ruling that shifts some of its resource-rich waters to Nicaragua, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Wednesday.
Argentina Playing Last Cards in Court Battle with Bondholders
Argentina will make a last-ditch attempt this week to stall a U.S. court ruling that has shaken the nation's strategy to put a 2002 debt crisis behind it and fueled fears of a fresh default.
Russian Court Throws Out Madonna Anti-Gay Compensation Claim
A Russian court rejected a $10 million compensation claim against U.S. pop star Madonna on Thursday by a group of anti-gay activists who accused her hurting their feelings by promoting homosexuality at a St.Petersburg concert.
Samsung wins U.S. Court Order to Access Apple-HTC Deal Details
A U.S. judge has ordered Apple Inc to disclose to rival SamsungElectronics details of a legal settlement the iPhone maker reached with Taiwan's HTC Corp, including terms of a 10-year patents licensing agreement.
Recuperating Nadal Back on Practice Court
Rafa Nadal returned to the practice court and started hitting balls again on Tuesday for the first time since the latest in a series of knee injuries forced his withdrawal from the U.S. Open at the end of August.
Supreme Court Weighs Expanded Warnings on Deportation Risk
With the future of thousands of immigrants at stake, the Supreme Court on Thursday considered whether to extend a rule that requires lawyers to tell clients who are not citizens that they can be deported if they plead guilty to crimes.
Supreme Court to take up Arizona voter registration
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Arizona may demand that voters show proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
Supreme Court justices challenge affirmative action at universities
Supreme Court justices on Wednesday vigorously challenged a University of Texas admissions program that favors some African-American and Hispanic applicants in a case that could determine how universities use affirmative action at campuses nationwide.
Chris Brown Back in Court, Probation Under Review
According to TMZ, R&B singer Chris Brown has tested positive for marijuana.
Amid court challenges, early voting begins in U.S. election
The November 6 election is still seven weeks away, but early, in-person voting begins in two states on Friday, even as Democrats and Republicans battle in court over controversial plans to limit such voting before Election Day.
Federal Court Rejects Texas Election Law that Could Disenfranchise Minority Voters
A special three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court in Washington rejected a controversial Texan law that would require voters to show photographic identification before casting ballots. The law would require voters to present one of six forms of photo ID before casting their ballots.
Mexico's electoral court set to confirm Pena Nieto victory
Mexico's electoral court is poised to confirm President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto's victory in the July 1 ballot, despite allegations of vote buying and money laundering during the campaign, electoral officials and legal experts said.
Branson goes to court over rail contract
Richard Branson's Virgin Trains group launched legal proceedings against the British government on Tuesday in a last-ditch bid to prevent a rival bidder from signing the contract for the West Coast railway train operating franchise.
Seoul court rules Samsung didn't violate Apple design
Samsung Electronics Co's flagship Galaxy smartphone looks very similar to Apple's iPhone, but the South Korean firm has not violated the iPhone design, a Seoul court ruled on Friday.
Mexico court backs civil trials for military rights abuses
Mexico's top court ruled on Tuesday that military officials who committed crimes against civilians should be tried in civil courts, possibly clearing the way for sterner prosecutions against military misconduct in the country's drug war.
U.S. court backs investor access to bank documents on Argentine assets
Argentina lost a bid on Monday to prevent bondholders from obtaining documents from two banks about the country's assets outside the United States.
U.S. court says Florida's early voting rules discriminatory
New rules that reduce the number of early voting days in Florida are an unfair burden on minorities, a U.S. federal court said in a ruling that upheld the U.S. Justice Department's decision to block the changes in five of the state's 67 counties.
Brazil's Belo Monte dam risks delay after court order
The opening of Brazil's $13 billion Belo Monte dam in the Amazon could be delayed if a court order requiring construction to stop is not overturned by December, the head of the consortium building the project said on Friday.
Australian court approves tobacco pack logo ban
Australia called on the world to match its tough new anti-tobacco marketing laws that will ban logos on cigarette packs, after its highest court on Wednesday dismissed a challenge from global manufacturers.