Law & Society

U.S. President Barack Obama has signed H.B. 644 into a law that officially bans importation of slave-produced goods. The measure removes the legal loophole under the Tariff Act of 1930.

President Barack Obama is pursuing his vow to choose the next Supreme Court Justice after Justice Antonin Scalia's death. In a self-written blog, the president enumerated the qualities he's looking for the Scalia's successor. He appeared firm despite the strong opposition of the Republican-led congress on the issue.

A Pennsylvania Judge has defended his decision to dismiss Bill Cosby's motion for appeal before his trial. The judge claimed that no ground to appeal on his ruling.