Andrew Cohen

Made in America: Corporate Gall

Like the child who kills his parents and then begs for mercy because he is an orphan, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce now is begging President-elect Barack Obama to protect corporate interests in the nation"s civil litigation system.

Will midnight regulations push Bush agenda into Obama's presidency?

It may not be what Democrats want to hear as Inauguration Day approaches, but some sharp regulatory maneuvering could extend President Bush's agenda long after January 20, according to Berkeley administrative law expert Anne...

Will midnight regulations push Bush agenda into Obama’s presidency?

It may not be what Democrats want to hear as Inauguration Day approaches, but some sharp regulatory maneuvering could extend President Bush's agenda long after January 20, according to Berkeley administrative law expert Anne...

Official: Panel Recommends No Blackwater In Iraq

A State Department panel is recommending that the U.S. stop using Blackwater security guards in Iraq, an official said Wednesday. This comes as five Blackwater Worldwide security guards were charged in the deaths of Iraqi...

Leahy Postpones Holder Hearing A Week

CBS News Legal Analyst Andrew Cohen Notes That The Nation's First Black AG Could Be Confirmed On MLK's Birthday Eric Holder (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) (CBS) Attorney Andrew Cohen analyzes legal issues for CBS News and CBSNews.com....

Suit Against "Light" Cigarettes Burns On

Supreme Court's 5-4 Decision Give Smokers Right To Sue For Allegedly Deceptive Marketing (CBS/AP) The Supreme Court ruled Monday that lawsuits may proceed against tobacco companies for allegedly deceptive marketing of "light"...

Court Revives Ex-Gitmo Detainee Case

Lower Court Must Reconsider Former Prisoners' Case Claiming Torture, Religious Rights Abuse (CBS/AP) The Supreme Court breathed new life Monday into a lawsuit filed by former detainees at Guantanamo Bay over alleged torture and...

Students show off their work at end-of-year exhibition

Some graduating art students are taking a much-needed breather from the stress of finals and flaunting their hard work and talent in an end-of-semester showcase. The Giles Art Gallery, located in the Campbell Building, hosted...

Illinois Gov. Accused Of "Crime Spree"

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on charges of conspiring to get financial benefits through his authority to appoint a U.S. senator to fill the vacancy left by Barack Obama's election as president.

Guard's Plea Led To Blackwater Indictments

Federal Case On Shooting Deaths Of Innocent Iraqis Built Largely On Fellow Guard's Testimony Blackwater Indictment Details Five Blackwater security guards are charged with killing at least 15 Iraqis with a barrage of bullets...