Latest in Brazil Judge Gives
Sort by
495 items
-
'Nothing can bring a life back': Brazil dam collapse survivors speak as UK trial begins
A lawsuit against mining company BHP starts in London on Monday over the 2015 dam collapse.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
-
Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court
Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster are taking their case for compensation to a UK court on MondayWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Peru's ex-president gets more than 20 years in prison in corruption case linked to Brazil construction giant Odebrecht
Peru's ex-president gets more than 20 years in prison in corruption case linked to Brazil construction giant OdebrechtWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
US-led Minerals Security Partnership backs new rare earths project in Brazil
The coalition is the west’s answer to China’s control of minerals that are critical to the energy transitionWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Brazil reaches a $23 billion settlement with mining firms over a 2015 environmental disaster
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed an agreement worth tens of billions of dollars with the mining companies responsible for a 2015 dam collapse that was one of the country’s ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
-
Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster to pursue claim in UK despite $31bn settlement
Case continuing in high court despite deal agreed with miner BHP to compensate those affected by dam collapse in 2015. Lawyers acting for victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster have said ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Brazil fines meatpacking companies, including giant JBS, for buying illegally raised cattle
Brazil's environmental agency levied $64 million in fines against 23 meatpacking and their suppliers companies for buying and selling cattle raised illegally on deforested land in the AmazonWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
‘We built Brazil’: how descendants of enslaved Africans have helped shape the country
A new book explores the way Black people are playing a transformative role in the fight for equality despite centuries of enslavement and continued neglect. “A cook for a small family is needed. ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Marielle Franco murder: ex-police jailed for decades over crime that shook Brazil
Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de Queiroz sentenced to 78 and 59 years over 2018 murder of prominent Rio city councillor. Two former police officers who confessed to the murder of the Rio city councillor ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
Georgia judge rules certification of election results is 'mandatory'
With just weeks to go until the presidential election, a Georgia judge has ruled that certification of election results by county officials in the state is "mandatory."Top stories - ABC News - October 15 -
Judge upholds execution warrant in 'shaken baby' case
A judge in Texas denied a motion by lawyers for Robert Roberson to throw out the execution warrant against him. Roberson is scheduled to be executed Thursday and would be the first person put to ...Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Judge Blocks Hand-Counting of Election Ballots in Georgia
The ruling was confined to the current election, halting the measure from going into effect for 2024 while the judge further weighs its merits in the future.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules
A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."Top stories - ABC News - October 16 -
Judge Strikes Down Multiple Georgia Election Rules
The measures had been promoted by the State Election Board. The judge called them “illegal, unconstitutional and void.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Texas judge temporarily pauses Robert Roberson's execution
A Texas judge Thursday temporarily halted the execution of a man who was convicted of murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter. Robert Roberson would have been the first person in the U.S. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Judge considers placement of Ten Commandments in Louisiana schools
A federal judge will decide if the Ten Commandments will go on display in all Louisiana public classrooms next month while court challenges of their placement continue. WVLA's Shannon Heckt reports.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
An Alabama judge appoints a mediator in a long-running medical marijuana dispute
A judge has appointed a mediator to try to negotiate an end to a long-running dispute over who gets licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana in AlabamaHealth - ABC News - October 22 -
Judges dismiss GOP lawsuits challenging overseas ballots
Judges in both Michigan and North Carolina dismissed lawsuits brought on by the Republican National Committee that would have increased restrictions for overseas ballots. Some Republicans argued ...Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Tapestry-Capri Fashion Merger Is Blocked by Judge
The F.T.C. had sued to halt the merger of Tapestry, the parent of Coach and Kate Spade, and Capri, the owner of Versace and Michael Kors.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
World Series 2024: Aaron Judge's second superpower is guiding the Yankees in ways that don't show up in the box score
The Yankees captain is underperforming so far this postseason, but his contributions to New York's success go beyond the batter's box.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
Bettors backing Ohtani over Judge for Series MVP
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is the betting favorite to win World Series MVP over Aaron Judge and the rest of the Yankees' sluggers.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
Coach-Michael Kors Deal Blocked by Judge
A federal court sides with the FTC, which argued that a Tapestry-Capri merger would raise prices for handbags.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Judge, Ohtani top Players Choice Award winners
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani headline MLB's Players Choice Awards winners.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
Judge on playoff struggles: 'Got to hunker down'
Aaron Judge went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, continuing his postseason slump Saturday night as the Yankees fell into a 2-0 hole in the World Series.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Yankees shouldn't hold their breath for a Judge turnaround
The Dodgers have been doing a good job of getting ahead in the count on Judge, and once they've gotten him to two strikes, Judge has been going down swinging.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Judge dismisses Pennsylvania Republicans' overseas voters lawsuit
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed six Pennsylvania Republican congressmen’s lawsuit that could have thrown thousands of overseas ballots into question in the key swing state. U.S. District ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Judge Luttig: Trump not fit to be president again
Retired federal Judge J. Michael Luttig said former President Trump is not fit to return to the presidency, writing in an op-ed piece for The New York Times published Tuesday that he no longer ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Judge partially blocks Texas transmission law
A federal judge on Monday struck down a section of a Texas law that gives state utilities the “right of first refusal” for building new electrical transmission lines. The law, SB 1938, made it ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Judge Clears Path for Tupperware Brands to Exit Bankruptcy
The decision allows for the sale of Tupperware Brands to a group of lenders.Business - Inc. - 6 hours ago -
Steve and Connie Ballmer on Ballmer Group
In a 60 Minutes interview, former Microsoft CEO and LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie share their vision for philanthropy and address whether they'd ever be in the market for ...Top stories - CBS News - October 13
