The High Court of Australia is the highest court in the Australian court hierarchy and the final court of appeal. It has both original and appellate jurisdiction, the power of judicial review over laws passed by the Parliament of Australia and the parliaments of the states and territories, and the ability to interpret the Constitution of Australia and thereby shape the development of federalism in Australia. Read More
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Ricky Martin's nephew withdrew his harassment and affair claims against him in a July 21 court appearance, which effectively closed the case. ...