December 24, 2009
A N.J. father involved in a five-year court battle over custody of his son has been awarded custody by Brazil’s chief justice.
Rio de Janiero (WiredPRNews.com) - A New Jersey father, involved in a long-term international custody battle, has been awarded custody of his son by Brazil’s chief justice. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), […]
November 28, 2009
Canada’s Supreme Court rules in favor of the retail giant.
Toronto, Canada (WiredPRNews.com) – Canada’s high court has ruled in favor of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in a case regarding the closing of a store in Quebec. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its decision Friday that the retail giant […]
August 10, 2009
The Senate voted to confirm Sonia Sotomayor as the new Supreme Court justice on Thursday.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – In a historical vote, the Senate voted 68-31 to confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court on Thursday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Sotomayor, now the first Hispanic woman in the […]
July 30, 2009
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Justice nominee Tuesday.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the committee voted 13-6 Tuesday, putting Sotomayor a step closer to being confirmed.
Senator Lindsey Graham, who did not side with […]
July 15, 2009
The Supreme Court Justice nominee stands firm against racial bias claims.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Supreme Court justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor faced tough criticism Tuesday as GOP senators pressed the issue of racial bias being a potential factor if she is confirmed to the High Court. As reported by the Associated Press […]
July 1, 2009
The Minnesota candidate was declared the winner in a unanimous state Supreme Court decision.
Wired PR News – Al Franken has been named the winner in the race for the Minnesota senate seat. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Franken’s Republican opponent Norm Coleman conceded following a unanimous decision by the state Supreme Court that […]
June 30, 2009
The High Court ruled Monday in favor of white firefighters in Connecticut who alleged racial discrimination.
Press Release Wired PR News: The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that white firefighters in the city of New Haven, Connecticut were victims of discrimination in a case regarding testing used in job promotion decisions. As reported by the Associated […]
June 20, 2009
The Supreme Court Justice nominee quit membership in an elite women’s club after controversy.
Wired PR News – Supreme Court Justice nominee, Sonia Sotomayer, has chosen to end her participation in a women’s club after Republicans criticized her for being a member. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Sotomayer resigned Friday from the Belizean Grove […]
June 9, 2009
The Supreme Court makes decision to put Chrysler’s sale to Fiat on hold.
Wired PR News – The Supreme Court blocked the sale of Chrysler’s assets to Italian automaker Fiat on Monday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg issued an order blocking the sale pending further review.
As noted by the AP, […]
May 30, 2009
The president remarked in an interview that his Supreme Court justice nominee choice would restate a controversial comment.
Wired PR News – President Barack Obama sought to change the focus of those criticizing his choice for Supreme Court Justice nominee in an interview on Friday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Obama remarked that Sonia […]
