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Women Who Kill . . . or Rather, Women Who Don't
-Donna TrussellStereotypes always start with a kernel of truth. The problems come when a stereotype -- a good femme fatale, for example -- gets grafted onto innocent women because we like a good story.
Clinton Defends Trying Terrorism Suspects in Civilian Courts
-Bruce DrakeClinton reaffirmed the administration's belief in trying most terrorism suspects in civilian courts despite the acquittal last week of a suspect in U.S. embassy bombings on all but one of 285 counts.
Jury Duty Dole (and What It Tells Us About American Politics)
-Andrew CohenWe complain about government spending-- unless it's being spent on us. When all was said and done, the would-be jurors lined up for their $3-a-piece -- compensation for their public service.
Supreme Court Justice Scalia Content in 'Brave New' Digital World
-Tom DiemerJustice Scalia isn't in favor of video cameras in the courtroom, even though he says he "could ham it up with the best of them."
News From the Legal Beat: Rangel Verdict, Terror Trial, and More
-Andrew CohenFrom congressional ethics to in-state tuition for illegal immigrants to changing perceptions of the death penalty -- a busy week in the law.
Little Risk in Lifting Ban on Gays in Military, Pentagon Survey Reportedly Finds
-Tom DiemerThe lengthy study on how to implement a policy that welcomes openly gay men and lesbians to military service is due on the president's desk Dec. 1.
Iowa Judges Who Ruled for Gay Marriage Voted Out
-Tom DiemerGay marriage stays legal in Iowa, but three state Supreme Court justices who ruled to legalize it lost their jobs in a retention election.
What Would GOP Takeover of Congress Mean for Judiciary Committees?
-Andrew CohenIf Republicans take over Congress, the likely chairmen of the two Judiciary Committees would oversee dramatic changes in the priorities and pronouncements of the panels.
Connecticut Voters Can Wear Wrestling Clothing to Polls, Judge Rules
-Tom DiemerTights and boots, anyone? Muscle shirts? A federal judge says fans may wear World Wrestling Entertainment gear when they go to vote in Connecticut, where former WWE chief Linda McMahon is running for Senate.
Prenups Made Legally Binding in U.K. -- Is This Good or Bad for Women?
-Delia LloydA landmark Supreme Court ruling has recognized the legal standing of pre-nuptial agreements for the first time in England and Wales.
Resuming Foreclosures: Banks Well Suited to the Task
-Bonnie GoldsteinEvicting someone from a foreclosed house is not a task for the thin-skinned: Adventures and misadventures in the world of real estate.
Obama Grilled on Gay Rights, Race, Jobs in Youth-Oriented Town Hall Forum
-Tom DiemerPresident Obama had to defend his record on a number of issues near and dear to the hearts of his liberal base at a forum Thursday streamed on MTV, CMT and BET.
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