A top class-action law firm and two of its partners pleaded not guilty to charges of secretly paying more than $11 million in kickbacks to get people to take part in shareholder lawsuits.
A judge dismissed charges Tuesday against two Mexican men in the first trial of illegal immigrants charged as conspirators under a new Arizona smuggling law.
French lawmakers gave final approval Friday to government-backed legislation that could force Apple Computer Inc. to make its iPod music player and iTunes online store compatible with rivals' offerings.
In a June 22 story about a proposed French copyright law, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod can't play songs purchased from services other than its iTunes Music Store. The iPod can play music bought at some rival online stores, provided the songs are not protected by digital rights management technology. Major music labels, however, only license their catalogs to online services that offer copy protection.
The Supreme Court said Thursday it is not ready to decide what science can and cannot be patented.
Leading French lawmakers voted Thursday to water down a draft copyright law that could force Apple Computer Inc. to make its iPod music player and iTunes online store compatible with rivals' offerings.
South Dakota voters this fall will decide the fate of a law that would ban most abortions in the state, Secretary of State Chris Nelson said Monday.
The "Law & Order" revolving door has brought in Alana De La Garza as the latest cast addition to the longrunning NBC drama, the network confirmed Friday.
Mexican lawmakers are working to revive their bill decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and heroin, and hope to override a veto if necessary, saying the reform will help curb drug-related violence that has killed more than 600 people this year.
A judge on Friday upheld an Arizona law that made immigrant smuggling a state crime, rejecting arguments that it was never intended to target immigrants — only the human traffickers they hire.
A federal appeals court Thursday blocked the city from enforcing part of an anti-graffiti law that prevented people between the ages of 18 and 21 from buying spray paint and broad-tipped markers.
A draft anti-monopoly law endorsed by China's Cabinet will not be used to target foreign businesses, a senior official said Thursday.
A new law aimed at curbing increasing sex abuse in Kenya drew protest Thursday for failing to criminalize marital rape while penalizing false rape reports.
Nine illegal immigrants who were charged under a new state law that makes immigrant smuggling a crime have pleaded guilty and are expected to face deportation proceedings.
Dennis Farina is turning in his "Law & Order" badge. Farina has decided to leave his role as New York police Detective Joe Fontana after two seasons on the NBC drama to pursue other offers and projects being developed by his production company, his spokeswoman, Lori De Waal, said Tuesday.
An Arizona law that makes immigrant smuggling a state crime was never intended to target the immigrants — only the human traffickers they hire, attorneys for some of the first immigrants charged under the law argued Tuesday.
The Supreme Court refused Monday to speed up an appeal by a conservative organization seeking to air a radio ad on same sex marriage around election time.
A three-judge panel Tuesday ruled unanimously against a conservative group that wants to air an advertisement about same-sex marriage as Maine's primary election approaches on June 13.
Egypt's parliament agreed Sunday to extend an emergency law President Hosni Mubarak imposed on the country after he took power in 1981, ignoring a growing chorus of opposition both inside and outside the country.
The verdict is in for "Law & Order": television's second longest-running drama will be back for its 17th season in the fall, NBC announced Thursday.
New Jersey doctors will be required to educate expecting mothers and their families about postpartum depression and screen new moms for the disorder under a new law signed Thursday.
A look at a new labor law that has prompted protests across France:
A University of Memphis law professor has banned laptop computers from her classroom and her students are passing a petition against it.
The finance committee in Luxembourg's national parliament unanimously backed changes to takeover rules Wednesday that could affect Mittal Steel Co.'s 19 billion euro ($23 billion) unsolicited buyout offer for Luxembourg-based Arcelor SA.
B vitamin deficiencies can cause a range of serious health effects, including spinal defects in children born to women with below-normal levels of folic acid and anemia in people not getting enough B12.