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  • Fight over control of oldest US synagogue at appeals court

    Fight over control of oldest US synagogue at appeals court

    Civil Litigation News 03/09/2017

    A federal appeals court is wading into the battle over control of the nation's oldest synagogue and ownership of a set of ceremonial bells worth millions. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston will hear arguments Wednesday. The fight pits t...

  • Court filing details former Baylor football coach's conduct

    Court filing details former Baylor football coach's conduct

    Civil Litigation News 02/23/2017

    A new court filing detailed allegations that former Baylor University football coach Art Briles ignored sexual assaults by players, failed to alert university officials or discipline athletes and allowed them to continue playing. The filing is in res...

  • U.S. Supreme court to intervene in Saginaw court camera case

    U.S. Supreme court to intervene in Saginaw court camera case

    Civil Litigation News 01/13/2017

    The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to intervene in the case of a man who wants to use a video recorder at Saginaw County courts. Robert McKay asked the Supreme Court on Monday to declare there's a First Amendment right to record what happens in co...

  • High court turns away appeal from former AIG executives

    High court turns away appeal from former AIG executives

    Civil Litigation News 01/13/2017

    The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from two former American International Group executives seeking to avoid civil fraud claims on charges they hid hundreds of millions of dollars in losses from investors. The justices on Monday let stand a lower ...