Navigation The verdict is expected to be read shortly. Trump, 77, is charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records. Prosecutors claim he conspired with others to “catch and kill” negative stories about himself during the 2016 presidential election cycle, thereby unlawfully influencing the election.
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Nazi-Stolen Painting to Remain at Museum After Federal Court Appeal
The trial court ruled it was barred by “act of state doctrine,” which, prohibits American courts from sitting in judgment on the acts of another government acting within its own territory.
Lawsuits Are Flying Over Generic-Drug Disputes: Surge in Patent Litigation
Five of the suits were filed by Esperion Therapeutics, which seeks to stop competitors from selling generic versions of the company’s cholesterol drug Nexletol.
Autonomy CEO Downplays Panicked Emails, Denies Firm Was Tanking Before $11B Sale to HP
“What we’re looking at is the sausage-making that goes into every quarter and the stress that goes into sales,” Autonomy CEO Michael Lynch said of internal emails expressing alarm about the ciompany’s progress closing deals.
Rule of Law in Focus Ahead of Mexico Elections
The stakes are high as Mexicans head to the polls Sunday to elect their next president and to replenish both houses of Congress. Lawyers are worried that the result could discourage investment and threaten the judiciary.