While Apple is appealing the September 6th ruling of Judge Denise Cote, which outlined the types of agreements Apple can enter into now as a result of the ebook price fixing allegations and subsequent ruling, the tech giant had no comment on the appointment of Bromwich to oversee their business deals. (goodereader.com)
This was the obiter ruling of Judge Pelling QC, sitting as a High Court judge, in Baybut and 73 others v Eccle Riggs Country Park Ltd [2006] Lawtel 13 November, [2006] All ER (D) 161 (Nov)-- surely a candidate for one of the longest claim form titles of last year. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
As for the concept that juries have not only the power but the obligation to nullify unjust rulings of a judge, John Adams wrote, «It is not only [the juror's] right, but his duty... to find the verdict according to his own best understanding, judgment, and conscience, though in direct opposition to the direction of the court.» (thenewamerican.com)