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denied approval for a proposed settlement of the class action brought against Hughes Communications regarding early termination fees and download limits, as well as claims for violation of California's false advertising and unfair competition laws.
Updated: 02/21/2011 07:33A
Police complaint lodged against parents of driver in fatal crash
He said the parents could also possibly be held responsible under the Criminal Code, as deaths and injuries resulted from their alleged negligence under the 2003 law, but he did not file criminal complaints against them.
Updated: 02/21/2011 05:56A
Talwars move Allahabad HC against indictment in Aarushi murder case
"There is rule of law in the country. We propose to challenge the order in a superior court. This is not a final order. This is open to challenge. Our remedies are open," she said. She also alleged that the CBI had concealed the outcome of the
Updated: 02/21/2011 05:50A
Aarushi case: Talwars move Allahabad HC against indictment
"There is rule of law in the country. We propose to challenge the order in a superior court. This is not a final order. This is open to challenge. Our remedies are open," she said. She also alleged that the CBI had concealed the outcome of the
Updated: 02/21/2011 05:50A
Environmental Inspectorate to Be Given Crime Investigation Function
The Environmental Inspectorate will have the right to conduct proceedings on environment-related crimes from September 1, after President Toomas Hendrik Ilves signed into law an amendment to the criminal code. To this point the Inspectorate only
Updated: 02/21/2011 03:34A
Citizen's arrests
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced that the government will introduce changes to the Criminal Code that will make it easier for individuals to carry out citizen's arrests and defend their property. It's a welcome initiative from the government
Updated: 02/21/2011 03:32A
Luther premieres on BBC Entertainment
From Monday 28 February at 20:30 on BBC Entertainment catch the premiere of Luther. Series continues every Monday at 20:30 Luther is a gripping, smart and entertaining psychological thriller driven by an intellectually brilliant but emotionally
Updated: 02/21/2011 03:12A
Court to announce sentence in Magadan reg governor murder case
A majority of the criminal group fled the law-enforcement authorities but were later found murdered, including the perpetrators. The investigators continue to look for the abettors to the high-profile crime. Spokesman for the RF Investigative Committee
Updated: 02/21/2011 02:48A
Florida Grand Jury Calls for Tougher Public Corruption Laws
But while these recommendations suggest significant changes in Florida criminal law and public corruption enforcement, one commentator downplayed the impact. "It's very easy to make these recommendations but you have to have the political will to make
Updated: 02/21/2011 02:10A
“British soldiers go to hell” and free speech
Five men were convicted of using threatening, abusive or insulting words within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby (contrary to section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986). The men launched an appeal,
Updated: 02/21/2011 02:03A
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