A German court on Thursday convicted a Syrian man over a fatal stabbing in the city of Chemnitz last year that touched off far-right protests.…
Arsonist was drunk, homeless, out of work at time of rampage, court told
A man who terrorized the Old Strathcona area and set fire to several cars in April was homeless, unemployed and suicidal, court was told on Thursday.…
Judge reserves decision on Bill 9 court injunction
A judge could decide as early as Tuesday afternoon whether to grant an injunction against Bill 9, which delays wage talks for 180,000 Alberta public…
Parliamentarians set to grill Canada’s newest top court pick — but don’t expect fireworks
It won’t garner the sort of wall-to-wall coverage Robert Mueller’s congressional testimony got — or even a hint of the emotion and controversy surrounding Brett…
Court rejects developer’s appeal after controversial RV park slashed in size
Alberta’s top court has rejected an appeal from a developer that wants to build a controversial RV park at Buffalo Lake. Paradise Shores, owned by…
Quebec forced to defend religious symbols law in court for first time
The Quebec government can’t “with a straight face” claim its new religious symbols law won’t have any harmful effects, a lawyer for two civil rights…
Ear torn and ribs fractured during arrest by Edmonton police, court hears
An Edmonton man whose criminal trial wrapped up this week says his charter rights were violated during a violent arrest that left him with fractured…
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down law banning foul language trademarks
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a section of federal law that prevented officials from registering trademarks seen as scandalous or immoral, handing a…
Supreme Court chief justice says legal aid ‘essential’ to fair justice system
Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner says legal aid is “essential” to ensuring the justice system is fair and efficient for all. His remarks…
Court allows Missouri’s only abortion clinic to stay open — for now
A Missouri judge issued an order Friday ensuring the state’s only abortion clinic can continue providing the service, acting just hours before the St. Louis…