Youll be checked for insurance as you get plates Sep 3, 2010
The system is now in use by law enforcement and will soon be in use by circuit courts, so that courts may verify if a driver who had an accident had insurance at the time, Edington said. Because it is a new system, Study said her office has noticed several glitches with the program. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Florida's challenge could topple insurance mandate Aug 29, 2010
If their rulings are appealed, as expected, they will be heard at the 11th and 4th Circuit Courts of Appeals, also viewed by many scholars as relatively conservative benches. From there, the U.S. Supreme Court could decide. (The Palm Beach Post)
Senate needs to fill judge vacancies Aug 27, 2010
The 679 district judgeships, 81 of which are open, are important because district judges conduct federal trials and determine the facts, while circuit courts uphold 80 percent of their determinations. The chief executive typically defers more to home-state senators views because they are familiar with lawyers who have the requisite qualifications. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Kennedy favors civilian courts in terrorism cases Aug 20, 2010
Nearly 400 judges preside in 9th Circuit courts. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Justice Kennedy: Civilian Courts Best for Terrorists Aug 20, 2010
Nearly 400 judges preside in 9th Circuit courts. Information from: The Maui News. (Newsmax)
First Amendment lip service in genocide case Aug 19, 2010
In fact, as my client, the Armenian Assembly of America, argued in the amicus briefs I filed on its behalf in both the district and circuit courts, this was not really a claim to enforce First Amendment rights. Rather, it was a blatant attempt to give credibility to the denialist theory espoused by the Turkish plaintiffs that the Armenian genocide never occurred. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Judge: FTC's Subpoena of Pharma CEO Should Be Enforced Aug 18, 2010
Circuit courts have found, however, that if the settlement agreements are within the life of the patent, they are legal because they don't delay the entry any later than had the patent been carried out to its conclusion. The FTC has been investigating whether the 2006 settlement between Cephalon and Watson regarding Provigil precludes Watson from giving up what are known as first-filer rights -- rights given to the first generic company to file a challenge to a patent, giving the generic... (Law.com)
Jarrett, Green seek nomination for circuit judge Aug 3, 2010
I have been an attorney in private practice and appeared in Cole County Circuit Court and other circuit courts in Mid-Missouri. I have been chief legal counsel to the secretary of state and the governor, an administrative law judge, a decision maker on utilities cases, and a judge advocate in the Army National Guard. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Obama Pushes Senate to Confirm Judges Jul 28, 2010
The Senate has confirmed 37 Obama nominees, including nine for circuit courts, 27 for district courts and one, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, for the U.S. Supreme Court. At this point in George W. Bush's presidency, the Senate had confirmed about 60 nominees, with the largest disparity between his and Obama's record coming in the district court category. (Law.com)
ADA Vs. Chipotle Jul 28, 2010
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Neurosurgeons try again Jul 16, 2010
Fulks' and Reid's attorney Mark Gifford declined to comment on the request for the en banc hearing, other than to say circuit courts rarely grant those hearings. Unless the circuit court requests them, court rules forbid responses to en banc petitions. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Report: S. Fla. bank repossessions up 83% Jul 14, 2010
bank repossessions up 83% - South Florida Business Journal. Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 11:48am EDT. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Boston Rulings Could Push Gay Marriage Closer to the Supreme Court Jul 10, 2010
Much will depend on how the circuit courts handle the cases. But even though the California and Boston cases turn on different legal questions, the underlying arguments in both cases are similar enough that it's possible they could be part of the same review, should the Supreme Court decide it's time to begin settling, once and for all, the issue of gay marriage in America. (Time.com)
The Kagan hearings: Five things to watch Jun 29, 2010
The current members of the Supreme Court have, between them, over 75 years of experience as federal appellate judges; the last two confirmed judicial nominees, Sotomayor and Samuel Alito, both spent over 10 years on federal circuit courts. Advertisement | Sponsored links Marketplace. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hartman, Former Pitcher With Braves, Indians, Dies Jun 20, 2010
In the early 1970s he was the Clerk of Kenosha County Circuit Courts for six years. Hartman is survived by his wife, three daughters and six grandchildren. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Former Major League pitcher Bob Hartman dead Jun 19, 2010
In the early 1970s, Hartman was the Clerk of Kenosha County Circuit Courts for six years. Information from: Kenosha News, http://www. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
More homeowners turn to mediation after foreclosure May 28, 2010
The Florida Supreme Court issued an administrative order in December requiring all its 20 circuit courts to adopt rules for mandatory mediation on all residential foreclosures, based on a task force's recommendations. The 18th Circuit Court in Brevard County, Fla. (USA Today -- Money)
Red Light Tickets May 13, 2010
A jury trial also can be requested and those cases are transferred to one of Franklin County's associate circuit courts. The fine for red light camera violations is $74. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Officials: Don't Ignore Red Light Camera Tickets May 8, 2010
In some cases, defendants have requested jury trials which are transferred to Franklin County associate circuit courts. Hahn said motorists who fail to respond can be charged. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Stidham reappointed Apr 25, 2010
State constitutional Amendment 80, passed in 2000, revamped the state s courts into a three-tier system of appellate, limited jurisdiction district trial courts and circuit courts. The district pilot court program was implemented to begin the process of merging city and county district courts. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Senate Confirms Law Professor to DOJ Policy Post Apr 22, 2010
Obama is about on pace with President George W. Bush in getting new judges confirmed to the circuit courts of appeal, but he lags Bush 37-11 when it comes to district judges confirmed at this point in the presidential term. Republicans are threatening to filibuster at least one Obama nominee, University of California, Berkeley. (Law.com)
Bickering Erupts During Senate Hearing On Obama Court Nominee Apr 17, 2010
I believe it is the most overturned by the Supreme Court of all the Circuit Courts. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Chief Justice tasks the Judiciary to soar above reproach Apr 6, 2010
"For example, the process of recording evidence in the courts, including the trial High Courts was most outrageous. Judges had to record these manually. No wonder it was practically impossible for judges to observe the demeanour of witnesses, thus robbing judges of an important criterion that on an occasion may assist the court to determine the credibility of a particular witness. Mrs Wood said: "The situation has considerably improved in relation to all the Superior Courts and some Circuit... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Floridas foreclosure backlog among nations worst Mar 19, 2010
The money would be doled out to district circuit courts based on their foreclosure case loads. "They'll be more cases coming in while we're working on this, and there just doesn't seem to be any relief in sight," Goodner said. (The Palm Beach Post)
On anniversary for Elizabeth's return, trial date set for Brian David Mitchell Mar 13, 2010
Possible venues could include other states in the 10th U.S. Circuit courts: Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado or Wyoming. Mitchell's lawyer, Robert Steele, also said he plans to mount an insanity defense, arguing that his client was insane at the time of the alleged kidnapping. (FOX59, IN)
Former White House Counsel Craig Debriefs on Sotomayor Nomination Mar 4, 2010
Echoing complaints from Senate Democrats, Craig harshly criticized Republicans for "unconscionable" delays in confirming nominees for the district and circuit courts. He said non-controversial nominees, such as Barbara Keenan for the 4th Circuit, who , should receive votes sooner. (Law.com)
Masters screen family law matters Mar 1, 2010
In Maryland circuit courts, masters are appointed by the local judges. Carroll County Circuit Court has three standing masters. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Senate Republicans Wage Stealth War Over Judges Feb 17, 2010
Among pending nominees for the circuit courts, 4th Circuit nominee Barbara Keenan has been waiting the longest. A justice on the Virginia Supreme Court, she was endorsed by the Judiciary Committee four months ago and has not faced any public opposition. (Law.com)
Lingle picks two more judges Feb 11, 2010
Lingle picks judges for appeals, circuit courts - Pacific Business News (Honolulu) ... Lingle picks judges for appeals, circuit courts ... She has appointed six judges to the Intermediate Court of Appeals, 14 judges to the Circuit Courts and two justices to the Hawaii Supreme Court since taking office in December 2002. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Funding sought to fight online sexual predators Feb 10, 2010
House Bill 736 calls for the State Police and circuit courts to report information into a database called the Virginia Child Protection Accountability System. Quayle is sponsoring an identical bill in the Senate - SB 284. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Hawaii civil lawsuits jump as courts face cutbacks Feb 10, 2010
The new lawsuits add to the growing caseload and backlog in the state s circuit courts, which have been hit with budget cuts, layoffs and furloughs in the recession. A total of 4,972 new civil lawsuits were filed in Hawaii s circuit courts in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2009, according to the latest figures from the ... The one-year increase, paired with the 7,871 pending cases already in the system, pushed the circuit courts total civil caseload to 12,843. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Fill the Bench Now Feb 6, 2010
In 2009, Obama nominated 33 judges to the district and circuit courts, and the Senate confirmed 12. These numbers are, in a word, pathetic. (Slate)
Court upholds Okla. migrant law injunction Feb 3, 2010
Julie Pace, a Phoenix lawyer representing groups in the coalition challenging Arizona's law, said the circuit courts' differing opinions made it more likely that the U.S. Supreme Court would take a look at the laws. "We hope that this decision will be helpful in our appeal of the 9th Circuit decision and in deterring other state and local governments from proceeding with patchwork employer-sanctions laws," Pace said. (AZCentral -- News)
Citizens United v. the FEC: The Return of Corporate Influence Peddling? Jan 14, 2010
"It's very clear that there is a coordinated effort going on to looking for each and every venue and each and every issue, to go shopping for cases and for friendly circuit courts, because they feel if they can get these questions to Supreme Court, they like their chances," said Meredith McGehee, who as policy director for reform-minded Campaign Legal Center has regularly fought these battles. "Jim Bopp is at the heart of it.". (ABC News)
Was the Supreme Court Right To Block the YouTube Broadcast of California's Prop. 8 Trial? Jan 12, 2010
The circuit courts are allowed to make their own rules about broadcasting: The Judicial Conference of the United States gives them that authority. This is a 9th Circuit problem, if it's that, not a national one. (Slate)
Solons face budget woes, Sanford rebuke Jan 11, 2010
A House panel last week said it would get a jump start on that next week with a resolution that, among other things, forces people fired for cause to take appeals to circuit courts, instead of the commission. But much of the overhaul effort will come after a Legislative Audit Council review of the agency is completed early this year. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
