Law

Arpaio confronts protesters during a 2010 rally in Rancho Bernardo, California.

'America's Toughest Sheriff' Joe Arpaio Goes On Trial

10:20am June 26, 2017

A criminal trial begins Monday in which Arpaio is accused of ignoring a federal judge's order to curtail his crackdown on illegal immigration. His lawyer argues that the order wasn't clear.

Candelario Padilla grills elotes — Mexican street corn.

Los Angeles Moves Closer To Legalizing Sidewalk Food Vendors

9:10am June 26, 2017

by Parker Yesko

A campaign to legalize street vending is gaining strength from local resistance to President Trump's immigration policies — and fears that infractions could lead to deportation.

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Takata Files For Bankruptcy Protection Over Air Bag Troubles

6:57am June 26, 2017

Crippled by lawsuits and recall costs over faulty air bags, the auto parts maker filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan and the U.S. David Greene talks to Charles Tatelbaum, a bankruptcy attorney.

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Criminal Trial To Begin For Tough-Talking Arizona Sherriff Joe Arpaio

6:31am June 26, 2017

by Jude Joffe-Block

The trial of former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio on criminal contempt charges begins Monday. Arpaio is accused of ignoring a judge's order to stop traffic patrols that targeted immigrants.

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Takata Corp. CEO Shigehisa Takada speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Monday, as the Japanese air bag maker announces filing for bankruptcy protection in Tokyo and the U.S., The company has been under financial pressure from lawsuits and recall cos

Overwhelmed By Air Bag Troubles, Takata Files For Bankruptcy Protection

11:41pm June 25, 2017

by Emma Bowman

Long crippled by lawsuits and recall costs over its faulty air bags, Takata, the Japanese auto parts maker, filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan and the U.S. on Sunday.

The confluence of the St. Croix, top, and Mississippi Rivers, bottom, is seen from the air on May 31, 2012.

Environmentalists Rejoice: Court Says Land Regulation Doesn't Go 'Too Far'

10:48am June 24, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

The court upheld a regulation preventing a Wisconsin family from developing part of their land, denying them government compensation. The decision is a huge win for regulators and environmentalists.

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Marc Kasowitz, attorney for President Trump, departs after speaking at the National Press Club on June 8, responding to former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Politics & Government

Meet President Trump's Outside Legal Team

7:00am June 24, 2017

by Tamara Keith

A business lawyer with a major role in 1990s tobacco litigation, a specialist in religious liberty cases and a seasoned Washington hand are helping the president navigate numerous investigations.

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National

North Carolina Televangelist Indicted On Charges Of Tax Crimes

1:28am June 24, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The televangelist and author of books on faith and finances has allegedly carried out various forms of tax fraud for more than a decade, according to a grand jury's indictment.

Soybean leaves showing evidence of damage from dicamba. Thousands of acres of soybean fields have shown this kind of damage this spring.

Arkansas Tries To Stop An Epidemic Of Herbicide Damage

6:09pm June 23, 2017

by Dan Charles

A weedkiller called dicamba, which farmers hoped could banish herbicide-resistant weeds, has become a plague itself in Arkansas. The state's regulators just voted to ban it for 120 days.

National

Mistrial Declared Again In Case Against Cincinnati Ex-Cop Ray Tensing

4:38pm June 23, 2017

by Tana Weingartner

The case against former University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing has just ended in a mistrial. The jury was unable to reach agreement against Tensing for fatally shooting Sam DuBose during a traffic stop in 2015.

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