Posted: October, 2010 in In Court
Earlier this fall, President Obama signed the SPEECH Act into law — a bill passed to combat the threat of libel tourism.
What libel tourism cases prompted the SPEECH Act, and how will these new laws prohibit further libel tourism?
Read More of How the US SPEECH Act Will Affect Libel Tourism Here
Posted: May, 2010 in In Court
Prosecutors trying the former president of Liberia for war crimes have asked to serve a subpoena to supermodel Naomi Campbell.
The model, whose behavior has landed her in court in the past, reportedly accepted uncut blood diamonds from former Liberian President Charles Taylor. Campbell has refused on several occasions to discuss the incident.
Read More of Naomi Campbell May Be Served a Subpoena in Blood Diamonds Case Here
Posted: April, 2010 in In Court
If you’re called in for jury duty, don’t plan on passing time playing mobile games or updating your Twitter account — many courts are placing a ban on cell phone use by jurors or potential jurors.
A ban on cell phone use may seem extreme, but as technology makes it easier for people to find information anywhere at any time, mistrials are becoming increasingly common.
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