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Consider Lethal Injection 49 Patent Lawsuit 49 Racial Bias 49 Court Upholds 49 Legal Limbo 49 Panel Hears 49 Appellate Courts 48 Remands 48 Must Disclose 48 Temporary Injunction 48 Battle Intensifies 48 Discrimination Case 48 Recuse Himself 48 Arbitration Agreements 48 Lawsuits 48 Abortion Ban 48 Panel Considers 48 Patent Reexamination 48 Files Petition 48 Disputes 48 License Suspension 48 Confirmation Hearings 48 Seek Damages 48 Lawsuit Challenging 48 Court Dismisses Lawsuit 48 Arbitration Clauses 48 Indecency Case 48 Patent Dispute 48 Handgun Ban 48 Governor Vetoes 48 Lawsuit Seeks 48 False Marking 48 Jury Verdict 48 Orders Retrial 48 Infringement Suit 48 Struck Down 48 Holds Hearing 48 Antitrust Complaint 48 XM Sirius Merger 48 Tax Exempt Organizations 48 Panel Finds 48 Gay Marriage Bans 48 Gay Marriage Issue 48 Conviction Overturned 48 Quashed 48 Announces Favorable Ruling 48 Tortious Interference 48 Settle Differences 48 Domain Name Dispute 48 Attorneys Argue 48 Stances 48 Custody Case 48 Probe Update1 48 Lawsuit Involving 48 Net Neutrality Rules 48 Questions Arise 48 Opening Arguments 48 Arguments 48 Parental Notification Law 48 Judge Recuses Himself 48 Ephedra Ban 48 Antitrust Lawsuit 48 Judge Overturns 48 Be Liable 48 Differing Views 48 Manslaughter Conviction 48 Sex Bias Suit 48 Files Complaint 48 Censures 48 Lawyers Argue 48 Re Examine 48 Jury Weighs 48 Crack Sentencing 48 Not Liable 48 Guantanamo Detainees 48 Suits Against 48 Ruling Delayed 48 Rejects Plea 48 Dismissal 48 Debate Heats Up 48 Wiretap Evidence 48 Groups Seek 48 Tax Evasion Case 48 Ban Unconstitutional 48 Derivative Action 48 Appeal Dismissed 48 Settlement Reached 48 Discrimination Claims 48 Military Recruiters 48 Case Thrown Out 48 Senators Criticize 48 Adjourns 48 Legal Wrangling 47 Contempt Charges 47 Gag Order 47 Appeal Rejected 47 Considers Extending 47 Resentencing 47 Feds Seek 47 Death Row Inmates 47 Reforms Needed 47 Wins Dismissal 47 Recuse 47 Suspect Waives 47 INTERNET LAW 47 Decide Fate 47 Emotional Distress 47 Foreclosure Mediation 47 Judge Clears Way 47 Gay Marriage Decision 47 Verdict Reached 47 Rape Conviction 47 Joinder 47 Shareholder Suits 47 Eases Rules 47 Bankruptcy Filings 47 Proposed Changes 47 Fee Hikes 47 ADL Welcomes 47 Closing Arguments Set 47 Delays Vote 47 Death Penalty Case 47 Lawsuit Dismissed 47 Settle Claims 47 Judge Refuses 47 Plea Bargains 47 Claim Against 47 Agreement Reached 47 Dealt Setback 47 Constitutionality 47 Lawsuit Challenges 47 Hotly Debated 47 Phone Jamming 47 ruling 47 Appellate Judges 47 Panel Rejects 47 Precedent Setting 47 Seeks Dismissal Of 47 Collection Practices 47 Judicial Activism 47 Issues Gag Order 47 Patent Validity 47 Sets Aside 47 Parental Notification 47 Markman Order 47 Applauds Decision 47 Fee Increases 47 Lethal Injections 47 Litigating 47 Upheld 47 Hearing Scheduled 47 Sets Precedent 47 Employment Discrimination 47 Nears Settlement 47 Appears Unlikely 47 Discrimination Suit 47 Steel Tariffs 47 Tafas v. Doll 47 Found Liable 47 Court Nullifies 47 Eminent Domain Ruling 47 Mandatory Arbitration 47 Rejects Claim 47 Tax Exempt Status 47 Questions Loom 47 Justices Uphold 47 Favorable Decision 47 Pressure Builds 47 Lawmaker Wants 47 Clears Path 47 Lawyer Asks 47 Files Motion 47 Sanctions Against 47 Contract Dispute 47 Halts Sale 47 Brain Damaged Woman 47 Hearing Set 47 Ruling Could Affect 47 Annulled 47 Refile 47 Lawsuits Filed 47 Leans Toward 47 Deal Reached 47 Senate Panel Approves 47 Case Dismissed 47 Unenforceable 47 Rejects Bid 47 Election Petition 47 Alito Nomination 47 Seeks Dismissal 47 Suits Filed 47 Split Verdict 47 Panel Backs 47 Leaders Warn 47 Deliberates 47 Approves Sale 47 Claim Filed 47 Filibuster Fight 47 Antitrust Suit Against 47 Settle Dispute Over 47 Same Sex Marriage Licenses 47 Ayodhya Verdict 47 Gitmo Detainees 46 Malpractice Lawsuits 46 Curtails 46 Complaint Against 46 Shareholder Suit 46 Revokes 46 Systemic Failure 46 Indecency Fine 46 Lawmakers Seek 46 Files Complaint Over 46 Papers Reveal 46 Debate Rages 46 Judge Denies Request 46 Jury Deadlocked 46 Patent Suits 46 Postpones Vote 46 Hearing Adjourned 46 Court Annuls 46 Price Hikes 46 Documents Reveal 46 Official Quits 46 Inadmissible 46 Alters Rules 46 Reverses Position 46 Arrest Warrants 46 FCC Indecency 46 Malpractice Suit 46 Jurisdictional 46 Rejects Effort 46 Flag Desecration 46 Gitmo Trials 46 Withdraws Request 46 Lawsuit Settlement 46 Disbarment 46 Decisions 46 Death Penalty Debate 46 Scrutinizes 46 Issues Resolved 46 House Panel Approves 46 Lawmaker Seeks 46 Rulemaking 46 Could Complicate 46 Is Unconstitutional 46 Hurdles Loom 46 Seek Tougher 46 Eminent Domain Case 46 Official Testifies 46 Law Ruled Unconstitutional 46 Felon Voting 46 Order Approving 46 Panel Weighs 46 Countersuit 46 Abuse Allegations 46 Bush Nominates 46 Patent Suit 46 Carabell v. 46 Issues Relating 46 Hostages Release 46 Suspects Appear 46 Senators Urge 46 Guilty Verdict 46 Suit Filed Against 46 Petition Seeks 46 Files Lawsuits 46 Argue Against 46 Invalidation 46 Court Overturns Conviction 46 Judge Denies 46 Welfare Recipients 46 Closed Door 46 Deliberations Continue 46 Fraud Lawsuit 46 Defamation Case 46 Ruling Overturned 46 Preemption 46 Royalty Rates 46 Delays Decision 46 Judicial Nominee 46 Temporary Restraining Orders 46 Judge Halts 46 Injunction 46 Testimony Resumes 46 Loses Appeal 46 Tossed Out 46 Veil Ban 46 Defers 46 Low Voter Turnout 46 Judge Throws Out 46 Vaccine Autism 46 Discrimination Lawsuit 46 Creditors Seek 46 Stricter Rules 46 Documents Detail 46 Legal Fees 46 Panel Approves 46 Probe Widens 46 Announce Settlement 46 Appealed 46 Judge Tosses 46 Justices 46 Money Laundering Charges 46 Reaction Mixed 46 Warrantless Wiretaps 46 Suit Challenges 46 Restraining Orders 46 Law Takes Effect 46 Proposed Legislation 46 Judge Declares Mistrial 46 Insanity Defense 46 Launches Probe Into 46 Preliminary Injunction Against 46 Civil Penalty 46 Bush Commutes Libby 46 Interrogation Tactics 46 Hearing Underway 46 Child Rapists 46 Competency Hearing 46 Jury Begins Deliberating 46 Estoppel 46 ole Keiwua 46 Jury Returns 46 Tougher Penalties 46 Unanimously Approves 46 Threatens Lawsuit 46 Rapanos v. 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45 Gun Ownership 45 Legislation Introduced 45 CIA Tapes 45 Child Rape 45 Gay Marriage Vote 45 Hearing Resumes 45 Witness Testifies 45 Lawsuit Settled 45 Acquits 45 Spears Conservatorship 45 Extraterritorial 45 Evenly Split 45 Corruption Scandal 45 Justices Skeptical 45 Petitioning 45 Loses Suit 45 Taxable Income 45 Strip Searches 45 Wiretapping Case 45 Sending Troops 45 Regulators Approve 45 Sirius XM Merger 45 Action Lawsuits 45 Racial Preferences 45 Convictions Overturned 45 Overwhelming Support 45 Thrown Out 45 Vindicates 45 Scrushy Siegelman 45 Teacher Tenure 45 Seeks Compromise 45 Grapples With 45 Same Sex Marriages 45 Markman Hearing 45 Re Examines 45 Lawmaker Pushes 45 Deadline Arrives 45 Parental Consent 45 Riegel v. 45 Allen Overy LLP 45 Approves Merger 45 Judge Denies Mistrial 45 Indefinite Detention 45 Reporting Requirements 45 Subprime Lending 45 Waiver Request 45 Jurors Begin Deliberating 45 Quarrel Over 45 Closely Watched 45 Rejects Proposed 45 Waives Right 45 Objections 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Budget Woes 44 Petition Signatures 44 FCC Net Neutrality 44 Concerns Arise 44 Litigate 44 SUITS FILED Circuit 44 Judge Tosses Out 44 Run Afoul 44 Charges Tossed 44 Jury Deliberating 44 Satellite Radio Merger 44 Reverses 44 Imposed 44 Fraud Allegations 44 Interrogation Memos 44 Slaughterhouse Cases 44 Gay Clergy 44 Be Appealed 44 Reversed 44 Rejects Claims 44 Seeks Answers 44 Final Approval 44 Ratchets Up 44 Scandal Prompts 44 File Suit 44 Prosecution Rests Case 44 Priest Abuse 44 Findings 44 Charges Dismissed 44 Firings 44 Dems Seek 44 Gay Marriage Fight 44 Antitrust Scrutiny 44 reargued 44 Files Suit 44 Violated Rules 44 Drops Suit 44 Patent Suit Against 44 Debate Intensifies 44 Allow Same Sex 44 FCC Triennial Review 44 Absentee Ballots 44 Court Dismisses Suit 44 Settles Charges 44 Infringes 44 Settle Patent 44 Tort Claims 44 Acne Drug 44 Suppress Evidence 44 Refusals 44 Piracy Lawsuits 44 Voids 44 Enforces 44 Puts Brakes 44 Exec Pay 44 Warrantless 44 Infringed 44 Guilty Plea Entered 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Legislation 44 Reinstates 44 Rate Hikes 44 Higher Than Expected 44 Judgeship 44 Antitrust Lawsuit Against 44 Defamation Lawsuit 44 Stun Gun Use 44 Emission Rules 44 Summary Judgment Motions 44 Superannuation Complaints 44 Issues Guidance 44 Schiavo Feeding Tube 44 Warrantless Surveillance 44 Proxy Fight 44 Flavored Cigarettes 44 Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick 44 Dispute 44 Corruption Allegations 44 Ex Post Facto 44 Self Imposed 44 Extradition Request 44 Retrials 44 Heated Debate 44 Offshore Drilling Ban 44 Convicted Cop Killer 44 Senators Propose 44 Net Neutrality Proposal 44 Firm Sues 44 Conviction Upheld 44 Obviousness 44 Panel Endorses 44 Panel Suggests 44 Snuffs Out 44 Ex Convict 44 Penalizes 44 Disclosure Requirements 44 Civil Suit 44 Abuse Suit 44 Groups Oppose 44 Problems Remain 44 Raises Possibility 44 Fetal Homicide 44 Judge Dismisses Suit 44 Courts 44 Appellate Practice 44 Rescinds 44 Jury Recommends 44 Feds Deny 44 Wrestles With 44 Proposes Changes 44 Restricts Access 44 Closing Arguments Heard 44 Gets Thumbs Down 44 Cancelation 44 Closing Arguments Begin 44 Drug Makers 44 Constitutes 44 E Mails Show 44 Probe Update3 44 Reconsiders 44 Battle Heats Up 44 Reorganization Plan 44 Minimum Wage Hike 44 Rejects Gay Marriage 44 Questions Linger 44 Suit Alleges 44 Be Eased 44 Supco 44 Cigarette Tax Hike 44 Teen Sniper Suspect 44 Unlikely Allies 44 Seriously Flawed 44 Rate Increase 44 Defers Decision 44 Headscarf Ban 44 Okays 44 Suit Accuses 44 Dangerous Precedent 44 Filing Deadline 44 Malpractice Reform 44 Ban Overturned 44 Gets Subpoenas 44 Vote Delayed 44 Sotomayor Hearings 44 Sexual Assault Cases 44 Deliberations Begin 44 Unpaid Taxes 44 Alleged Abuse 44 Policies 44 Execs Face 44 Seek Delay 44 Jury Sides 44 Wyeth v. Kappos 44 Invalidated 44 Casts Doubt 44 Slander Suit 44 Realignments 44 Loosens 44 Manslaughter Charges 44 Anti Illegal Immigrant 44 Alito Hearings 44 Lawmaker Resigns 44 Anticompetitive 44 Be Scrutinized 44 Judicial Restraint 44 Parties Agree 44 Guilty Verdicts 44 Faces Criticism 44 Jury Hears 44 Rape Cases 44 Jury Clears Merck 44 Draws Mixed Reaction 44 Anti Gay Marriage 44 Filing Deadlines 44 Considers Easing 44 Prosecutor Firings 44 Iraqi Civilian Deaths 44 Hurdles Remain 43 Reach Compromise 43 Sopranos Creator 43 Wrongful Imprisonment 43 Ballot Initiatives 43 Appellate Panel 43 Restricts 43 Rejection 43 Collect Taxes 43 Voter Turnout 43 Extend Deadline 43 Asset Freeze 43 Votes Counted 43 Foreclosure Scams 43 Jeopardized 43 Abortion Stance 43 Issues Surrounding