The Supreme Court’s new term will not include any cases that might decide the issue of same-sex marriage in the U.S., a development that comes after many lower and appeals courts have ruled against states’ bans on gay marriage.
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Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags Is Enacted In California
“This bill is a step in the right direction — it reduces the torrent of plastic polluting our beaches, parks and even the vast ocean itself,” Brown said. “We’re the first to ban these bags, and we won’t be the last.”
BP Lawyers Use Old-School Trick; Judge Not Amused
Back in school, did you ever fudge the spacing on a report to meet the teacher’s page-length requirement?
Belgium Agrees To Euthanize Man Convicted Of Murder, Rape
The case of a Belgian man who sees himself as a threat to society — and wants to die — is putting new focus on Belgium’s health care and justice system, as well as its laws allowing euthanasia.
Driver admits to charge stemming from single vehicle crash
Silver Maake to be sentenced Nov. 12 for injuring his cousin who was a passenger in the high speed crash.
Bucking Legal Trend, Federal Judge Upholds La.’s Ban On Gay Marriage
Bucking a long judicial trend, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday that Louisiana’s ban on gay marriage is constitutional.