Kirkwood cop killer asks Mo. Supreme Court for a new trial (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) JEFFERSON CITY -- A man who received the death penalty for murdering a Kirkwood police officer asked the Missouri Supreme Court today to give him a new trial.

Supreme Court Review Sought in Public Accounting Board Case (Law.com via Yahoo! Finance) The federal appeals court opinion that upheld the constitutionality of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board was a disastrous decision that undermines the president's ability to supervise federal officers, say Jones Day lawyers who want the Supreme Court to review the case.

State Supreme Court considers: How much money can a business owner take from a company? (Wisconsin State Journal) Where do you draw the line — legally — on how much money business owners can take from their company? It's a key question that could result in a "radical" change in Wisconsin law, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson said, as oral arguments were presented before the court Wednesday in the case of Communications Products Corp. (CPC). Daniel Virnich and Jack Moores owned the stereo ...

Sebelius' Supreme Court Justice Raises Questions (KSNT Topeka) There will be a new face on the Kansas Supreme Court. Governor Kathleen Sebelius appointed attorney Dan Biles to fill the seat, which some Republicans view as a controversial decision.

Sebelius names Kansas Supreme Court justice (BizJournals) Gov. Kathleeen Sebelius on Wednesday appointed attorney Dan Biles to the Kansas Supreme Court.

Lobbyists challenge gift ban before Florida Supreme Court (Tallahassee Democrat) The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a legal challenge to Florida's legislative gift ban.

Sebelius to name new Kansas Supreme Court justice (The Kansas City Star) TOPEKA | Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has appointed a law partner of the Kansas Democrat Party’s chairman to the state Supreme Court.

Carlie Brucia Killer’s Appeal Heard at Supreme Court (WCTV Tallahassee) A man who killed an 11-year-old girl after her abduction was caught on camera and broadcast nationwide, is asking that his death sentence be overturned. An attorney for condemned killer Joseph Smith argued before the Florida Supreme Court, that there were so many problems with the trial, Smith deserves a new one.

Supreme Court to take up Obama eligibility question again (Strategy Page) WASHINGTON ? A conference is scheduled Friday at the U.S. Supreme Court during which justices will consider behind closed doors ? again ? taking up a case that could put to rest the questions about whether President-elect Barack Obama qualifies to occupy the Oval Office under the Constitution's requirement that he be a "natural born" citizen.

Biles named new Supreme Court justice (Hays Daily News) TOPEKA (AP) -- Gov. Kathleen Sebelius appointed a law partner of the Kansas Democratic Party's chairman Wednesday to the state Supreme Court, saying his extensive legal experience and their longtime friendship were key reasons.