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Sixth Trial Effort Begins for Ohio Man Accused in 2009 Disappearance of Teen Girl

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — In Mahoning County Common Pleas Court today, jury selection began for the sixth attempt to secure a conviction against a 54-year-old Alliance man, Robert Moore, who is charged with the murder of 17-year-old Glenna Jean White on June 2, 2009. Despite numerous efforts, White’s body has never been recovered, leaving critical gaps in the prosecution’s case against Moore. The previous trial, held in 2022, concluded with a deadlocked jury, propelling prosecutors to initiate yet another retrial. Previously, the proceedings were abruptly adjourned in April when an illness within the family of Moore’s … Read more

Legal Standstill: Delhi Lawyers Strike in Protest Against Overhaul of Criminal Laws

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New Delhi, India — Legal proceedings in India’s capital faced significant disruptions Monday as thousands of lawyers initiated a strike. The attorneys are protesting sweeping reforms proposed in the criminal law system, measures they argue could undermine their professional and financial footing. The strike, called for by the coordination committee of all district courts bar associations in Delhi, is a reaction to the central government’s proposed overhaul of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and the Evidence Act. Lawyers contend that these changes might limit their litigation opportunities, thus affecting their … Read more

Boeing Ordered to Pay $72 Million for Misusing Startup’s Electric Jet Secrets

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WASHINGTON — A federal jury in Washington has ruled that aerospace giant Boeing Co. must pay $72 million to Zunum Aero Inc., an electric jet startup, for the misappropriation of trade secrets. This decision marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle over the rights to pioneering technology in the aviation sector. The case revolves around a once-promising partnership that soured, leading Zunum, which had been working on innovative electric aircraft, to accuse Boeing of using its closely held technologies without proper authorization. According to the verdict, Boeing’s actions not only infringed on Zunum’s intellectual … Read more

Minnesota Lawyer Suspended for 40 Days Following Barrage of Frivolous Motions in Custody Case

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court has suspended attorney Richard Stephen Langree for 40 days, rejecting his claims of widespread corruption and unethical behavior among those overseeing his disciplinary proceedings. Langree, formerly a public defender in California, has been practicing law in Minnesota since 1993, focusing on family law and child-protection cases. The suspension arises from Langree’s conduct in a lengthy child custody dispute, originally part of a 2010 divorce case. In 2018, the father involved hired Langree to request changes to child support and custody terms. Over the course of the legal … Read more