Tag: Courts
Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no
BERLIN -- Birkenstocks: they are ubiquitous in the summer, comfy and very German, come in many colors and shapes, look sometimes chic and...
Wisconsin Supreme Court won't hear case seeking to overturn 2011 anti-union law for now
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined on Wednesday to hear a case that seeks to restore collective bargaining rights lost in...
Judge rules Georgia railroad can seize land as landowners vow to fight
ATLANTA -- A judge has ruled that a Georgia railroad can buy land against the will of property owners to build a track,...
What to know about what's tying up a $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims
HONOLULU -- Hawaii's Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Thursday over insurance issues that are tying up a potential $4 billion settlement...
Italy says International Criminal Court made an 'immense mess' out of Libyan warlord arrest warrant
ROME -- Italy’s justice minister strongly defended the government's decision to repatriate a Libyan warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court, saying Wednesday...
Third attempt to auction off the home of Myanmar's ousted Aung San Suu Kyi fails to draw any bidders
YANGON, Myanmar -- A renewed attempt to auction off the family home of Myanmar’s imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi was unsuccessful...