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Utah election officials must accept online petition signatures

Posted on June 22, 2010
State high court says lieutenant governor 'exceeded the bounds of discretion' when he rejected nominating petition for independent gubernatorial candidate who collected e-signatures.

Governor wrongly withheld budget docs, says Wyo. high court

Posted on June 22, 2010
Dave Freudenthal had argued that information about proposed budget cuts wasn't public because it was part of government's 'deliberative process.'

FBI: Easy to complain about leaks, hard to identify leakers

Posted on June 22, 2010
In last 5 years, U.S. intelligence agencies made 183 complaints about unauthorized disclosure of classified data, but only 14 suspected leakers were identified, none prosecuted.

Pork board squeals over imaginary unicorn meat

Posted on June 22, 2010
In April Fool's prank, online retailer calls fictional product 'the new white meat' - then hears from industry lawyer.

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Kagan sought secrecy in 4 of 5 FOIA cases

Posted on June 21, 2010
High court nominee's arguments as solicitor general in several cases were at odds with promise of transparency made by her boss and top client, President Barack Obama.

Judge: Campus cops illegally searched journalist's camera

Posted on June 21, 2010
Photojournalist was covering violent protest outside University of California chancellor's home.

Sex offender asks N.H. high court to OK church attendance

Posted on June 20, 2010
Case marks first time state Supreme Court has been asked to rule whether probation condition that effectively bars attending a worship service violates religious freedom.

Calif. university to allow news media at Palin event

Posted on June 20, 2010
State Sen. Leland Yee says decision by CSU-Stanislaus officials to open foundation's fundraiser to the press should have been 'no-brainer.'

Justices uphold anti-terror law

Posted on June 20, 2010
Rejecting free-speech claim, Court says government may bar 'material support' to terrorist groups for peaceful, legal activities.

Phoenix church, city settle dispute over meals for needy

Posted on June 19, 2010
Under agreement, CrossRoads United Methodist will move its Saturday breakfast service inside church instead of outside and will relocate gathering within six months.

Iceland's parliament votes to create speech, press haven

Posted on June 18, 2010
Legislation requires government to draft regulations to strengthen journalistic source protection, shield reporters from foreign libel judgments.

R.I. boy's salute to troops backfires

Posted on June 17, 2010
District bans hat that second-grader decorated with U.S. flag, plastic Army figures, saying tiny guns violate weapons ban.

Fla. high court: Nonresidents can be sued over Web posts

Posted on June 17, 2010
Lawyers in company's defamation suit against blogger say ruling has limited precedential value because it doesn't address constitutional issues, which will be decided in federal court.

N.Y. suburb settles suit over Jews' 'Shabbos House'

Posted on June 17, 2010
Dwelling allows Orthodox Jews to visit hospital patients on Sabbath without breaking religious laws.

3rd Circuit: Protester had right to demonstrate near Liberty Bell

Posted on June 16, 2010
Court dismisses charges against evangelist, anti-abortion activist Michael Marcavage on free-speech and procedural grounds.

Barriers to oil-spill coverage remain despite promises

Posted on June 16, 2010
Assurances from government, BP have done little to curtail obstacles, harassment and intimidation tactics journalists are facing while covering worst environmental catastrophe in U.S. history.

Federal judge chides Blagojevich, but turns down gag order

Posted on June 16, 2010
James Zagel says he wants statements made by lawyers and defendants to be accurate but that order muzzling former Illinois governor and his attorneys would be last resort.

L.A. cardinal's deposition in abuse case released

Posted on June 16, 2010
Testimony made public by court is part of clergy sex-abuse lawsuit recently settled for $2.2 million.

Congress considers government power in cyber attacks

Posted on June 15, 2010
Though no one disputes threat's severity, lawmakers are divided over how big a role government should play, and which federal agency should be in charge.

Ohio city's new dress code irks some workers

Posted on June 15, 2010
Some Mansfield employees say policy - which bans, among other things, flip-flops, excessive jewelry, long sideburns on men and long bangs on women - goes too far.

Mysterious Utah campaign mailer draws federal election complaint

Posted on June 15, 2010
U.S. Senate hopeful Mike Lee believes piece sent by unidentified group may have influenced outcome of recent state GOP convention.

7th Circuit says Wis. judges can join political parties

Posted on June 14, 2010
But judges cannot endorse partisan candidates for office or solicit campaign donations, panel rules.

House Democrats agree to exempt NRA from campaign-finance bill

Posted on June 14, 2010
Attempts to bring measure to chamber floor had faltered when gun lobby objected; compromise would exempt group, others like it from key portions of legislation's disclosure requirements.

Campus Muslim group faces suspension

Posted on June 14, 2010
Pro-Palestinian UC Irvine students' disruption of Israeli ambassador's speech led to 11 arrests.

Kan. town considers ending free water for churches, schools

Posted on June 14, 2010
City legal staff told to examine 123-year-old policy; ACLU attorney likens situation to 'law school-exam question.'

Ohio courts welcome new jury rule for social media

Posted on June 13, 2010
Instruction updates warnings judges can already give jurors about staying away from newspaper, television coverage of a case.

Google tells lawmakers it never used Wi-Fi data

Posted on June 13, 2010
Letter sent to three congressmen apologizes for collecting fragments of e-mails, search requests and other online activities over unencrypted networks.

Comic artists' clash over characters spawns lawsuit

Posted on June 13, 2010
Federal judge to hear case between former Spider-Man artist Todd McFarlane and sci-fi writer Neil Gaiman, who claims rights to several "Spawn" characters.

High court won't hear fight over adult store

Posted on June 13, 2010
7th Circuit said Indiana city must present clear evidence that business causes crime, other problems before imposing restrictions.

Va. high court overturns ruling in dispute over breakaway parishes

Posted on June 12, 2010
Justices send case back to lower court, saying 1867 law judge used to allow Episcopal congregations to keep church property doesn't apply.

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