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Am Law blogger asks: Does 9th Circuit’s Boeing decision imperil transparency?

Am Law blogger Zach Lowe does a yeoman's job dissecting today's U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sharply-divided opinion regarding Boeing Co., role in flying suspected terrorists to countries where they could be interrogated by the CIA. Citing...

9th Circuit dismisses terrorism-related lawsuit against Boeing Co.; cites national security

By PAUL ELIAS (AP) -- A sharply divided federal appeals court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging Boeing Co.'s role flying terrorism suspects to secret prisons around the world as part of the CIA's "extraordinary...

Stevens to address new attorneys at annual CCBA Admittees & Judges Mixer

Freshly minted attorneys are in for a supreme treat the Nevada Supreme Court justices in a swearing-in ceremony admit them to the Nevada State Bar next month. U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens will address...

Commissioners nix Arberry’s Clark County Courts lobbyist bid, judges say it’s not their call

By SCOTT WYLAND and JEFF GERMAN -- Clark County commissioners Tuesday rejected former Assemblyman Morse Arberry's bid to be the courts' lobbyist in next year's high-stakes legislative session when state lawmakers are expected to raid...

Sect leader Jeffs will fight extradition to Texas

ption] By JENNIFER DOBNER (AP) -- Polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs on Tuesday refused to sign a waiver that would have allowed his extradition to Texas, where he faces bigamy, aggravated sexual assault and assault charges...

Experts: Florida minister has legal right to burn Qurans

By CURT ANDERSON (AP) -- A Florida pastor's plans to burn Qurans at his church on the ninth anniversary of Sept. 11 might offend and infuriate people across the world. But legal experts say it's likely...