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Nigerian tycoon's ex-wife wins landmark settlement in London

Agence France-PresseJune 12, 2013 16:32
The ex-wife of a Nigerian oil tycoon on Wednesday won a lengthy court battle in Britain for properties he owned worth millions of pounds, in a Supreme Court ruling with significant implications for divorcing couples. Lawyers for Michael Prest had claimed the properties were not his to hand over because they were legally owned by companies in his Petrodel group. But seven judges at the Supreme Court, the highest court in the land, ruled unanimously in favour of his English wife Yasmin, who he married in 1993 and divorced in 2011.

Teaching stint, book advance, travel among justices' perks

June 7, 2013 19:25
By Amanda Becker WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Mediterranean island teaching stint, a nearly $2 million book advance and trips around the world to judge architecture were among the side benefits enjoyed by the nine U.S. Supreme Court justices last year.

Court: Former Conn. governor's administration violated state workers' rights in 2003 layoffs

The Canadian PressJune 5, 2013 15:25
HARTFORD, Conn. - A federal appeals court has ruled that former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland's administration violated state employees' constitutional rights when it laid off 2,800 workers based on their union membership in 2003, a decision Rowland said will affect other states' governors and local officials during budget negotiations.

Supreme Court agrees to hear military protester case

June 3, 2013 10:56
By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider whether a protester who was barred from a military base in California violated a federal law when he took part in demonstrations on a public roadway that crosses government-owned land.

Justices strike down ruling against Sears over faulty washers

June 3, 2013 10:55
By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Monday struck down an appeals court ruling that favored consumers who bought Sears Roebuck and Co front-loading washing machines. The lawsuit claimed Kenmore-brand high-efficiency washers, manufactured for the Sears Holding Co subsidiary by Whirlpool Corp, were defective because they emitted unpleasant odors and would sometimes unexpectedly stop during use.

Senate approves Obama nominee to key appeals court

May 24, 2013 04:44
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Thursday confirmed a White House nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. In a break from partisan battles over judicial appointments, the Senate gave bipartisan support to Sri Srinivasan, 46, a political appointee in the Justice Department. The court is one level down from the Supreme Court and Srinivasan is viewed by some as a potential justice on the nation's highest court. (Reporting by Lawrence Hurley; Editing by Kevin Drawbaugh and Doina Chiacu)

Supreme Court won't hear appeal from B.C. killer who claimed rights violated

The Canadian PressMay 11, 2013 20:32
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of a British Columbia man convicted of second-degree murder in a 2008 shooting. Raminder Bhander was convicted in 2010 of killing a man in the victim's residence. Bhander, who was described in court as a gangster and drug trafficker, argued police violated his rights while questioning him. He also argued self-defence. The trial judge and the appeal court rejected his charter arguments and now the Supreme Court has rejected his bid to appeal the matter.

US high court justice recovering after shoulder injury

Agence France-PresseApril 27, 2013 17:01
US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer was recovering from shoulder surgery Saturday after injuring himself in a bicycle fall, court officials said. Breyer, 74, suffered a fractured shoulder following an accident in Washington on Friday during which he fell from his bike, a statement said. "The surgery was successful and the justice is resting comfortably," the statement added. "He is expected to be released from the hospital early in the week."

In win for Shell, U.S. top court curbs human rights claims

April 17, 2013 10:46
By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a major victory for multinational companies, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the ability of human rights plaintiffs to invoke a 224-year-old federal law when suing companies over alleged collusion with violent foreign governments.

All verdicts of Supreme Court should be obeyed by all- Supreme Court

April 12, 2013 17:03
The Supreme Court has stated that all should obey the verdicts issued by the Supreme Court.In statement issued yesterday, the Supreme Court stated that all verdicts of the Surpreme Court are the final verdicts and therefore they should be obeyed and respected by all.The Supreme Court noted that the constitution states that the Supreme Court shall be the highest authority for the administration of justice in the Maldives.
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