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Alabama immigration law not a solution
Recently, an Alabama immigration law has shown the consequences of our double standard when it comes to undocumented workers. Alabama's law is not progressive. In general, the law demands that state and local law enforcement officers attempt to
Updated: 10/07/2011 12:32A
TV Q&A: 'Law & Order: SVU,' 'Criminal Minds' and 'At the Movies'
This week's TV Q&A (after the "Read more" jump below) responds to questions about “Law & Order: SVU,” “Criminal Minds” and “Ebert Presents: At the Movies.” As always, thanks for reading, and keep the questions coming. Q: I am sure you have addressed
Updated: 10/07/2011 12:23A
U.S. targets California pot dispensaries
At least 16 medical marijuana outlets are told to shut down, even if they are legal under state law. The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO - Federal prosecutors have launched a crackdown on pot dispensaries in California, warning the stores that they must
Updated: 10/07/2011 12:12A
Goldstein, Howe & Russell, P.C. | Argument preview: Judicial review of claims
Indeed, last Term, an equally divided Court (with Justice Kagan recused), affirmed a Ninth Circuit decision, which was founded on plenary power principles, upholding a gender-based distinction in the nationality laws. The Court would appear more likely
Updated: 10/07/2011 12:06A
Tozzini Freire Advogados | The Brazilian Competition Law Reform
The new law will change it for the penalty actually applied. Therefore, the administrative penalty imposed on the individual will necessarily vary with the penalty imposed on the company. Criminal Sanctions: Another wording change will lead to stricter
Updated: 10/07/2011 12:06A
Colorado Pot Shops Worry About Potential Raid
“What is the federal government think they're doing,” said Mark Slaugh with Colorado Springs Medical Cannabis Council. He is baffled by the federal government's action against California dispensaries. He told KRDO NEWSCHANNEL 13 that MMJ shops in
Updated: 10/06/2011 11:15P
Feds target California pot dispensaries for closure: Santa Cruz dispensaries
In an escalation of the ongoing conflict between the US government and the nation's burgeoning medical marijuana industry, at least 16 pot shops or their landlords received letters this week stating they are violating federal drug laws,
Updated: 10/06/2011 11:02P
Feds target medical pot dispensaries for closure
In an escalation of the ongoing conflict between the US government and the nation's burgeoning medical marijuana industry, at least 16 pot shops or their landlords received letters this week stating they are violating federal drug laws,
Updated: 10/06/2011 10:54P
Feds renew bid to shut pot dispensaries
"Under United States law, a dispensary's operations involving sales and distribution of marijuana are illegal and subject to criminal prosecution and civil enforcement actions," letters signed by US Attorney Laura Duffy in San Diego read.
Updated: 10/06/2011 10:49P
KUSI News Weather Sports San Diego Feds target Calif. pot dispensaries for closure
"Under United States law, a dispensary's operations involving sales and distribution of marijuana are illegal and subject to criminal prosecution and civil enforcement actions," according to the letters signed by US Attorney Laura Duffy in San Diego.
Updated: 10/06/2011 10:46P