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High Court Ruling Favors Companies Defending Patents

The Supreme Court is making it easier for companies to defend themselves against patent infringement lawsuits. The justices ruled unanimously on Monday that such lawsuits can be filed only in states where defendants are incorporated. The issue is important to …

UK Soldiers’ Families Can Sue Over Iraq Deaths

The families of several British soldiers killed or injured in Iraq can sue the government for failing to protect them, the country’s highest court ruled Wednesday. The cases have been brought by relatives of soldiers including Cpl. Stephen Allbutt, who …

Supreme Court: Interpretation and Translation Different

The Supreme Court says interpretation and translation are not the same thing when it comes to paying fees associated with federal civil lawsuits. The high court ruled Monday that Kan Pacific Saipan, Ltd. did not deserve to get $5,517.20 in …