SCOTUS Will Not Hear Marijuana Debate, For Now
The US Supreme Court announced that it will not hear a lawsuit filed by Nebraska and Oklahoma regarding Colorado’s legalization of marijuana. Thereby effectively extending the marijuana debate in the...
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Hotel bid heads to court
THE developer of a proposed $45 million hotel for central Hobart says he is taking his case to the Supreme Court in an effort to overturn a planning tribunal refusal. Reported by Mercury 3 days ago.
View ArticleRoss Merrick found not guilty of murder of girlfriend Marika Ninness
A Supreme Court jury has found Ross Albert Merrick not guilty of the murder of his girlfriend Marika Ninness, but guilty of manslaughter. Reported by Brisbane Times 2 days ago.
View ArticleClinton pushes Supreme Court nomination
Democratic Party front-runner Hillary Clinton has put the nominee for the Supreme Court at the centre of the US election debate. Reported by SBS 2 days ago.
View ArticleNo closure for family as Ross Merrick found guilty of killing girlfriend...
A Supreme Court jury has found Ross Albert Merrick not guilty of the murder of his girlfriend Marika Ninness, but guilty of manslaughter. Reported by Brisbane Times 2 days ago.
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Prison escape artist’s term slashed
A PROLIFIC prison escape artist has won a Supreme Court bid to have his lengthy non-parole period reduced. Reported by The Advertiser 1 day ago.
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Brown’s bungled tour sparks court battle
A MULTI-million dollar legal stoush is set for the Supreme Court over the cancelled Australian tour of US singer Chris Brown after he was convicted of beating his ex-girlfriend Rihanna. Reported by...
View ArticleStanford to face trial over teacher death
Stephanie Scott's alleged killer Vincent Stanford is expected to face a NSW Supreme Court trial, while twin Marcus has admitted a murder accessory charge. Reported by SBS 5 hours ago.
View ArticleSupreme Court big wigs face losing their hair
Supreme Court chief Justice Marilyn Warren could be courting trouble with the bench, after issuing a resolution that wigs will no longer be worn in Victoria's highest courts from May 1. Reported by...
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Oops! ‘Brave’ judge given job before he said no
EXCLUSIVE: A DISTRICT Court judge has refused a State Government appointment to the Supreme Court bench and has been praised for taking a stand over the ongoing shortage of judges. Reported by The...
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‘Brave’ judge turns down supreme job
EXCLUSIVE: A DISTRICT Court judge has refused a State Government appointment to the Supreme Court bench and has been praised for taking a stand over the ongoing shortage of judges. Reported by The...
View ArticleWe should be told how our High Court judges are chosen
US Supreme Court appointments are infected with the bitter partisanship that pervades US politics while Chief Justice Robert French's impending departure has excited barely a murmur. Reported by...
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US tech giants file brief in favor of Obama 'clean power' plan
San Francisco (AFP) April 1, 2016 US tech giants Google, Apple, Microsoft and Amazon expressed support Friday for President Barack Obama's program to fight climate change, which was put on hold in...
View ArticleRicky Whelan says fatal bashing of Stephen MacLeod was in 'self defence'
Murder accused Ricky Whelan told police the sight of Stephen MacLeod being repeatedly kicked in the head "scared the hell out of me" and that he felt physically sick and "like spewing" when he later...
View ArticleTV on standby for WIN case
A legal stoush between Nine Network and Bruce Gordon’s WIN Corporation could have a television rolled into the Supreme Court. Reported by The Australian 1 day ago.
View ArticleSC hearing on Lodha report: BCCI to toe line?
The two-man bench of the Supreme Court is expected to give its take on BCCI's reservations against the Lodha recommendations on Tuesday (April 5) Reported by CricBuzz 11 hours ago.
View ArticleAustralia: Traffic woes: How the M5 tunnel helped shape Chain of...
This NSW Supreme Court case clearly defines Chain of Responsibility laws that relate to consignors and loaders of goods. Reported by Mondaq 13 hours ago.
View ArticleThree men accused of ACT Public Trustee's office theft to stand trial
Three men who allegedly defrauded ACT Public Trustee have been committed to Supreme Court for trial. Reported by Brisbane Times 12 hours ago.
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Paedophile tells of prison assaults
CONVICTED paedophile Mark Trevor Marshall needs treatment for childhood trauma that cannot be properly provided inside the prison environment, the Supreme Court has heard. Reported by The Advertiser...
View ArticleSupreme Court slams BCCI's funds allocation policy
11 of the 29 states have been allocated practically zero funds, SC said, which does not help the development of the game in the country Reported by CricBuzz 3 hours ago.
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