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Fall River's drug underworld revealed in Flores trial
By Kevin P. O'Connor Sixteen citizens, chosen at random, got a guided tour of the city's drug culture during the trial of Arnaldo Flores. They saw pictures of a bruised, bullet-riddled corpse, viewed a drug house and saw evidence of desperation and
Updated: 05/20/2011 08:54P
Caterpillar acquisition of Bucyrus clears antitrust review; deal expected to
The companies said Friday that the US Department of Justice has cleared the acquisition, valued at $8.6 billion including net debt. Caterpillar and South Milwaukee-based Bucyrus say the clearance will allow the acquisition to proceed as soon as all
Updated: 05/20/2011 08:54P
Union Focuses on Antitrust Suit
National Hockey League filed an amicus brief in support of NFL players, contending that football players were suffering irreparable harm because there is no off-season in professional sports, only the portion of the year when no games are played.
Updated: 05/20/2011 08:53P
Lawsuit reveals rifts in Oceanside Police Department
Oceanside — An Oceanside police officer is seeking $1.5 million in a lawsuit against the city, claiming he suffered job retaliation and lost his detective shield as payback after formally complaining years earlier about
Updated: 05/20/2011 08:53P
Another Lawsuit Filed In Kleen Energy Plant Explosion
The lawsuit names Middletown-based Kleen Energy Systems LLC; O&G Industries of Torrington, the general contactor and a minority owner; and subcontractors Bluewater Energy Solutions Inc., Siemens Energy Inc., Power Plant Management Services LLC,
Updated: 05/20/2011 08:52P
P.M. Bay Area Buzz: San Leandro cop charged with drug-related crime surrenders
The drug detective had been under criminal investigation by the police department and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office since March 18, when a San Leandro resident "personally notified" the police chief that Frederiksson was involved in
Updated: 05/20/2011 08:52P
P.M. Bay Area Buzz: San Leandro cop charged with drug-related crime surrenders
The drug detective had been under criminal investigation by the police department and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office since March 18, when a San Leandro resident "personally notified" the police chief that Frederiksson was involved in
Updated: 05/20/2011 08:52P
'Buried Prey,' 21st installment in Sandford's series, at library
Even as a rookie cop, Lucas Davenport followed his own brand of justice. At the start of his career in 1985, he worked a case involving the kidnapping and disappearance of two sisters, Nancy and Mary Jones.
Updated: 05/20/2011 08:52P
EFF says Apple should support iOS developers in Lodsys patent threats
In the letters, Lodsys demanded that developers license the technology in question within 21 days or face possible legal action. "We've been waiting expectantly for Apple to step up and protect the app developers accused of patent infringement solely
Updated: 05/20/2011 08:49P
Tropicana Lenders Reach Deal On Kirkland Fees
Law360, New York (May 20, 2011) -- The steering committee for secured lenders to Tropicana Entertainment LLC asked a Delaware bankruptcy court Friday to approve a settlement with Kirkland & Ellis LLP, which the committee had accused
Updated: 05/20/2011 08:48P
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