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Georgia's anti-picketing law an attack on the 99 percent
Unions and progressive groups are fighting a new law that would make forms of protest - including picketing and peaceful sit-downs -- a crime, the AFL-CIO reports. The piece of legislation -- SB 469 -- was introduced by Sen. Don Balfour, R-Ga. and is a
Updated: 03/20/2012 04:35P
Missing teen's father a registered sex offender
by Michael Moore The biological father of missing Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar, Steve LaMar of Fremont, is a registered sex crimes offender, according to the state Megan's Law web site. But deputies do not consider him a suspect in the disappearance
Updated: 03/20/2012 04:29P
'Mini-law' day to give Strasburg students insight into court system
By Matt Alpert Strasburg High School students can witness the criminal sentencing process first hand during a Mini-Law Day on Feb. 16 at the Tuscarawas County Courthouse. Attendees will learn about court procedures and the criminal process,
Updated: 03/20/2012 03:53P
SC seeks AG presence in gay sex case
By SS NEGI The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the presence of Attorney-General before it on Wednesday to apprise about the “correct” stand of the Centre in the homosexuality case related to the applicability of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code to
Updated: 03/20/2012 03:40P
New Philadelphia Students to participate in Law Day
Students will have the opportunity to witness and observe sentencing and hearings after being briefed on the court and criminal process. New Philadelphia students will participate in Law Day 2012 Wednesday, March 7 at Tuscarawas County Courthouse,
Updated: 03/20/2012 03:31P
New Philadelphia Students to participate in Law Day
Students will have the opportunity to witness and observe sentencing and hearings after being briefed on the court and criminal process. New Philadelphia students will participate in Law Day 2012 Wednesday, March 7 at Tuscarawas County Courthouse,
Updated: 03/20/2012 03:31P
Florida's 'Very Scary' Self-Defense Law and the Death of Trayvon Martin
Florida's new law did three things: It further loosened the restrictions on using deadly force at home. It scrapped the duty to retreat in public places. And it gave people who use self-defense civil and criminal immunity.
Updated: 03/20/2012 03:17P
Criminal Background Checks
In certain contexts, contractors may insist on criminal background checks for the employees of the suppliers as a condition to winning a contract. Privacy Law While there is no legislation in Ontario which prohibits background checks or regulates them
Updated: 03/20/2012 03:07P
Adler: 'Victims were assaulted today'
/Fred Greenslade (CANADA - Tags: CRIME LAW SPORT ICE HOCKEY) Todd Holt, a Graham James abuse victim, speaks to media at the Spray Lake Sawmills Family Recreation Centre in Cochrane on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. He was delivering a joint statement
Updated: 03/20/2012 03:03P
UCLA Students Spot 'The Terminator' While Traveling in DRC
Six unnamed students and UCLA Law professor Richard Steinberg spotted Bosco Ntaganda while traveling through the DRC as part of The Sanela Diana Jenkins Human Rights Project. The group was researching appropriate reparations for victims of war crimes
Updated: 03/20/2012 03:01P
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