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European court: Google must yield on personal info
Law & Court News |
2014/05/13 14:03
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People should have some say over the results that pop up when they conduct a search of their own name online, Europe's highest court said Tuesday.
In a landmark decision, The Court of Justice of the European Union said Google must listen and sometimes comply when individuals ask the Internet search giant to remove links to newspaper articles or websites containing their personal information.
Campaigners say the ruling effectively backs individual privacy rights over the freedom of information.
In an advisory judgment that will impact on all search engines, including Yahoo and Microsoft's Bing, the court said a search on a person's name yields a results page that amounts to an individual profile. Under European privacy law, it said people should be able to ask to have links to private information in that 'profile' removed.
It is not clear how exactly the court envisions Google and others handling complaints, and Google said it is still studying the advisory ruling, which cannot be appealed.
In the ruling, the court said people "may address such a request directly to the operator of the search engine ... which must then duly examine its merits." The right is not absolute, as search engines must weigh "the legitimate interest of Internet users potentially interested in having access to that information" against the right to privacy and protection of personal data. |
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Oklahoma court agrees to 6-month stay of execution
Law Firm Press Release |
2014/05/09 16:40
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The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals agreed Thursday to a six-month stay of execution for a death row inmate while an investigation is conducted into last week's botched lethal injection.
The court reset the execution date of inmate Charles Warner to Nov. 13. Warner's attorneys requested the 180-day delay, and the state Attorney General Scott Pruitt said Thursday in a court filing he wouldn't object.
While the stay only applies to Warner, Pruitt and Gov. Mary Fallin have said the state will not carry out any executions until the investigation is complete, which is expected to take at least eight weeks.
"If the state is allowed to enforce the ultimate penalty of death, it is incumbent upon this court to allow the state the time necessary to ensure that the penalty is carried out in a constitutionally sound manner," Justice Charles Johnson wrote in a specially concurring opinion.
Warner was scheduled for execution on the same night last week as Clayton Lockett in what would have been the state's first double execution since 1937. But Lockett's vein collapsed during his lethal injection, prompting prison officials to halt the execution. He later died of a heart attack. |
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Price, Waicukauski & Riley - Indiana Class Action Attorneys
Attorney Blog News |
2014/05/09 16:39
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Price Waicukauski & Riley is an Indianapolis based law firm focused on representing plaintiffs in complex cases.
As a smaller, botique law firm, we are dedicated to your case. You are not a number to us and our personalized service will show you.
Our attorneys are recognized and represented as Indiana Super Lawyers. They have represented thousands of class members in class action cases by federal and state courts.
With more than 100 years of state and federal court experience, our firm can provide you the expertise necessary to address the legal challenge you are facing. If you're in need of an Indiana Class Action Attorney, look no further and contact Price, Waicukauski & Riley today!
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Casino law hinges on Massachusetts high court case
Law Firm Press Release |
2014/05/05 16:15
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The fate of casino gambling in Massachusetts may hinge on a case before the state's highest court Monday.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is set to hear arguments in a case centered on whether a question should be allowed on the November ballot asking voters if they want the state's 2011 casino law repealed. The court is expected to issue a decision by July.
If allowed on the ballot, the referendum could upend the state's ongoing casino licensing process.
Gambling giants MGM, Wynn, Mohegan Sun and others have expressed concern they could lose millions of dollars they've invested in the planning, development and promotion of their proposals if the referendum prevails. They also argue the state risks losing much more.
"Jobs certainty and billions of dollars in economic development hang in the balance," said Carole Brennan, a spokeswoman for MGM, which has proposed an $800 million casino project in downtown Springfield. "The Gaming Act allows for the creation of more than 10,000 jobs and the recapture of billions of dollars in tax revenues that are currently leaving the state. It doesn't make sense to forgo those opportunities."
State Attorney General Martha Coakley, a Democrat running for governor this year, has ruled that the question violates the state constitution and shouldn't be allowed on the ballot. |
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Jackson Trial Lawyers - Cardiff Personal Injury Lawyer
Law Firm Press Release |
2014/05/05 16:14
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The attorneys at the Law Offices of Robert W. Jackson, APC are trial lawyers. We know how to prepare and present your case. We will not be bullied around by any insurance company. We will fight for you.
If you've been injured in an accident, your claim may be significantly weakened if you don't take the right steps. Get medical treatment for your pain and injuries as soon as possible, and then consult with a personal injury lawyer.
We understand the physical, emotional, and financial burdens an auto accident or injury can place on an individual. We aim to relieve the stress on our clients by managing the complex and tedious relationships with insurance companies, medical facilities, government agencies, and opposing insurance defense lawyers.
With offices located in Cardiff and Fallbrook, California, the Law Offices of Robert W. Jackson, APC are conveniently located for people located throughout San Diego county.
If you're ever in need of a Cardiff Personal Injury Lawyer, contact the Jackson Trial Lawyers today. |
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