16 h. ago Trump spars with Maine’s governor Janet Mills at the White House over transgender athletes

President Donald Trump sparred with Maine’s Democratic governor during a meeting of governors at the White House on Friday, with Gov. Janet Mills telling the Republican president, “We’ll see you in court,” over his push to deny federal funding to the state over transgender athletes. Trump told the governor he looked forward to it and […]

Politics

18 h. ago One of Sean ’Diddy’ Combs’ attorneys wants to quit his defence team

NEW YORK — One of the attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs in his sex trafficking case wants to quit the hip-hop mogul’s defence team. Defence lawyer Anthony Ricco filed notice on Thursday in Manhattan federal court that he no longer wants to represent Combs, writing “under no circumstances can I continue to effectively serve as […]

Events

22 h. ago Lawsuit filed by 17 states against abortion accommodations in the workplace can proceed

A lawsuit filed by 17 states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions may proceed, a federal appeals court ruled. The Eighth Circuit Court’s decision on Thursday reverses Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall, Jr.’s dismissal of the case in June after he found that the […]

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22 h. ago D.C. plane victim’s family files $250M legal claim against FAA, U.S. army

If the FAA and army either reject or do not act on the claims within six months, a civil wrongful death lawsuit can be filed in U.S. federal court.

Economics

24 h. ago Supreme Court deals severe blow to Holocaust survivors’ lawsuit against Hungary

WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court ruling on Friday dealt a severe blow to Holocaust survivors and their families in a long-running lawsuit seeking compensation from Hungary for property confiscated during the Second World War. The justices threw out an appeals court ruling that had allowed the lawsuit to continue despite a federal law that […]

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41 h. ago Ja Morant is the Memphis player burglarized by the group targeting pro athletes, report says

INDIANAPOLIS — Two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant is not talking about a published report that says he is the Memphis player whose home was burglarized by the seven men from Chile charged in federal court with orchestrating break-ins at the homes of prominent athletes around the country. The Daily Memphian reported Thursday that a senior […]

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42 h. ago Court sides with federal government in dispute with Ottawa over payments in lieu of taxes

The Feb. 19 ruling by Justice Peter G. Pamel also awarded court costs of $5,000 each to Public Services and Procurement Canada and Canada Post.

Politics

42 h. ago Liam Payne death: Charges dropped against 3 of 5 people indicted

In its decision issued Wednesday, the Argentine federal appeals court ordered the other two defendants in the case to remain in custody.

Events

49 h. ago After Chinese company divested from Calgary lithium firm, mystery firm stepped in

The federal government is going to court to force a Toronto company to sell a $34-million stake in a Calgary-based lithium firm that it bought off a Chinese company. The government had already deemed the previous Chinese owner’s investment in Lithium Chile Inc. to be harmful to national security, and it says in a Federal […]

Economics

51 h. ago Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but German court says no

BERLIN — Birkenstocks: they are ubiquitous in the summer, comfy and very German, come in many colours and shapes, look sometimes chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art? That’s what Germany’s Federal Court of Justice had to decide on Thursday, and it ruled they’re just comfy footwear. Birkenstock, which is headquartered […]

Economics

54 h. ago Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no

BERLIN (AP) — Birkenstocks: they are ubiquitous in the summer, comfy and very German, come in many colors and shapes, look sometimes chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art? That’s what Germany’s Federal Court of Justice had to decide on Thursday, and it ruled they’re just comfy footwear. Birkenstock, which is […]

Economics

68 h. ago Quebec tables bill to limit length of strikes; union calls it a ’declaration of war’

The new bill, which covers sectors not under Quebec's essential services act, would allow the government to refer labour disputes to a labour tribunal

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3 d. ago South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech over dispute in governing coalition

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The South African government’s annual presentation of its budget was abruptly canceled Wednesday and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalition. The finance minister’s budget speech normally takes place in February. Parliament Speaker Thoko Didiza said it was the first time that the […]

Politics

3 d. ago Amy Hamm: Courts must not allow Trudeau to get away with his self

A Federal Court case will have profound implications for the future of our democracy

Politics