Normally, appeals courts take several months after hearing arguments to rule on a case, but the judges were ready the following Monday.

NEWYORKER: Reversal of Fortune

An unknown senator, thought to be a Republican member who didn't like the way the hearing was unfolding, evoked a rarely used Senate rule that requires that any hearing taking place during a regular session do so only with the unanimous consent of the Senate.

NPR: Former Gonzales Deputy Contradicts Boss's Story

Shortly before Juvenile Court Judge Daniel Dawson was to convene a hearing last Friday afternoon to rule on the Bary family's motion to force Rifqa's effective extradition to Ohio, Governor Crist's office wrote her supporters.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Stay of Execution

Holders of Claims and Interests that have either accepted the Plan or are deemed to accept the Plan shall be deemed to have accepted the Plan, as altered, amended, or modified, without further solicitation or notice and hearing being required pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 3019.

FORBES: Dodgers Purchase Agreement Filed By Guggenheim Baseball Will Use $1.6 Billion Of Equity

This rule is bad news for society, which could do with hearing, from time to time, the logical arguments and wisdom built on experience that, at their best, business leaders can bring.

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The latest word out of Judge James Spencer's courtroom is that the judge has adjourned the hearing without issuing an injunction against RIM, but has said he'll rule later on whether or not to shut down the company's BlackBerry service.

ENGADGET: RIM judge doesn't order shutdown, mulls final decision

Judge Dee Gay will rule on whether the two sentences will be served concurrently or consecutively at an April hearing.

NPR: Jury Convicts Tenn Mother In Newborn Twins' Deaths

In 2010 the Center for Reproductive Rights asked the court to rule the FDA failed to fully act on the court's earlier order, and a hearing on the matter is scheduled for Tuesday.

WSJ: FDA Keeps Limits on Other 'Plan B' Contraceptive