Prisoner's dreadlocks pose security threat
An Illinois prison's interest in security trumps an inmate's interest in wearing his hair in dreadlocks in observance of his Rastafarian faith, a federal appeals court has held.
The trials, tribulations of courtroom artists
Behind a row of television cameras and reporters waiting for attorney comments outside a Daley Center courtroom last month, the hallway heater became a bench for Carol Renaud and Lou Chukman.
Class-action suits could cost Toyota $3 billion or more
MIAMI — Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the Japanese auto giant $3 billion or more, according to an Associated Press review of cases, legal precedent and interviews with experts.
Diabetes drug manufacturer stands to lose about $6 billion, experts say
Investigations into the potential harm caused by the diabetes drug Avandia are far from over, but the lawsuits have just begun and could cost the manufacturer up to $6 billion, experts say.
ABA president speaks out about Department of Justice lawyers representing detainees
Starbucks finds itself in middle of firearms debate
Memorial remembers Darrow, what he stood for as a lawyer
Michigan-based firm moves into the Chicago neighborhood
Go-to election lawyer has long client list
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Judge tries to reconcile cases on 'intended use' of municipal property
Although the Village of Downers Grove permitted Richard Doria to use a gravel lot for parking, the key question of law when Doria was injured by a hazardous 4-inch differential between the rocky surface and adjoining street was whether the municipality intended for drivers to use the premises for parking.
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