Florida Congresswoman Pleads Not Guilty to COVID Fund Charges
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick maintains her innocence after being accused of misusing pandemic relief funds. Get the latest details from the Miami court hearing.
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Billionaire loses appeal to lift Canadian sanctions
Igor Makarov, a billionaire former Russian oligarch, has failed to convince a Canadian court to lift sanctions freezing $145 million in assets. The court cited his deep ties to Russia's gas sector and dealings with Vladimir Putin.
Ex-Russian oligarch loses appeal on Canadian sanctions
A Canadian appeal court has dismissed billionaire Igor Makarov's bid to lift sanctions, freezing $145M in assets linked to Russia's energy sector and Putin ties. Read the full ruling.
B.C. Court Rulings Jeopardize Private Property Rights
Two recent B.C. court decisions undermine private property rights, threatening the province's economic foundation. Analysis of the Cowichan Tribes and Gitxaala rulings and their implications.
Judge to Hear Vindictive Prosecution Claim in Abrego Garcia Case
A U.S. federal judge will hold a hearing to determine if Kilmar Abrego Garcia is facing vindictive prosecution. The proceeding follows a December 2025 court appearance in Maryland.
Quebec Appeals to Supreme Court Over Gaspé Riding
The Quebec government will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to overturn a ruling that invalidated a law delaying the elimination of a Gaspé Peninsula riding. Read the latest on this constitutional battle.
Youth charged with 4 counts of murder has court date adjourned
A 19-year-old male from Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation faces four murder charges. His initial court appearance in Regina has been adjourned. Get the latest details on this developing case.
B.C. Conservative candidate drops election court challenge
A Conservative candidate in Surrey, B.C., has withdrawn his legal challenge of the October 2024 federal election result. The move ends a protracted dispute over the riding's outcome.
B.C. Court Orders Explanation of Millions Sent to Disbarred Lawyer
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered an alleged U.S. fraudster to account for millions sent to a disbarred Vancouver lawyer. Get the latest on this cross-border financial mystery.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Guard Deployment in Chicago
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago for immigration enforcement. This marks a rare legal setback for the administration.
Sudbury removes fire boat from auction after backlash
The City of Sudbury reversed its decision to auction a Skead fire rescue boat after residents and their councillor intervened. This rare about-face highlights community power in municipal decisions.
Alberta's drug treatment courts now in 7 cities after 20 years
Alberta's drug treatment court program, a rigorous alternative to incarceration, marks 20 years in Edmonton and has expanded to six other cities. Clients say the intensive recovery path is harder than choosing jail.
Court rules against seizing Freedom Convoy organizer's truck
An Ontario court judge has ruled that seizing Chris Barber's 'Big Red' truck would be a disproportionate punishment. Read the full details of the decision.
N.S. murder accused awaits bail, victim's mother speaks
A Nova Scotia man charged with murder awaits a bail decision. The victim's mother shares her enduring pain as the case continues through the justice system.
U.S. Appeals Harvard Funding Ruling
The Trump administration is appealing a judge's decision to reverse federal funding cuts at Harvard University. Get the latest details on this ongoing legal and political battle.
Regina youth in court for swatting, prompted tactical police
A 14-year-old appeared in provincial court in Regina for a swatting incident in the city's southwest. The hoax emergency call led to a significant tactical police deployment. Learn the details and legal implications.
Judge Guilty of Obstruction in Immigration Case
A Milwaukee judge was convicted of obstruction for aiding an immigrant's escape from ICE agents. The case highlights tensions over U.S. immigration enforcement. Read the full story.
Musqueam Band Appeals Court Decision, Assures Private Property Safety
Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow addresses concerns over land rights appeal, emphasizing the band is not targeting private property. Read the full story on the Cowichan decision.
Kitchener man jailed for breaching order after release
A Kitchener man is sentenced to three months in jail for violating a court order just hours after his release from prison. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Federal Court Hears Challenge to California's New House Map
A federal court in Los Angeles is weighing a challenge to California's new congressional map, a legal battle with national implications for control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Follow the high-stakes showdown.
$1B in B.C. loan guarantees needed after Cowichan ruling
A property tax expert warns the B.C. government's $150M loan guarantee promise falls far short of the potential $1B needed to backstop financing after the Cowichan Aboriginal title decision. Read the full analysis.
Mother who killed daughter gets day parole in Nova Scotia
Penny Boudreau, serving life for murdering her 12-year-old daughter in 2008, has been granted six months of day parole. The Parole Board cites her 'observable positive changes'.
Sask. man receives conditional sentence for 2007 child assault
A Saskatchewan man accused of a 2007 child sexual assault has been given a two-year conditional sentence by the Court of King's Bench in Regina. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial
Basketball legend Michael Jordan testified in a federal antitrust case against NASCAR, stating he had no alternative but to sue. Get the latest details from the Charlotte courtroom.
Supreme Court Quebec Secularism Law Hearings March 23
Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.
Court sides with Air Canada in baggage delay compensation case
A Federal Court judge ruled a CTA order for Air Canada to pay over $2,000 for a delayed bag lacked 'common sense,' overturning the decision. Learn the details of the case.
Supreme Court Allows Texas to Use Trump-Backed Map
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can proceed with a controversial congressional map backed by former President Trump for the upcoming midterm elections. Get the latest details on this pivotal decision.
Israel to compete in Eurovision 2026 after EBU vote shelved
The EBU confirms Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026 after scrapping a proposed vote. Spain, Ireland, and Netherlands announce boycotts. Get the full story on the controversy.
B.C. murderer found in contempt for refusing to testify
A Vancouver judge has found a convicted murderer in contempt of court for refusing to answer questions, citing the 'inmate code.' The ruling highlights tensions between court orders and prison culture.
Mangione Hearing Continues on Anniversary of CEO Killing
Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing proceeds in Manhattan, coinciding with the anniversary of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's death. Get the latest court updates.
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