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Justice Seeks to Block H&R Block Deal
By DEALBOOK A week after the Justice Department forced Nasdaq OMX to abandon its $11 billion counteroffer for NYSE Euronext, the antitrust is challenging another proposed takeover, H&R Block's deal for the owner of TaxAct tax-preparation software.
Updated: 05/23/2011 10:36A
Supreme Court backs cuts in California prison population
The court said in a 5-4 decision Monday that the reduction is “required by the Constitution” to correct longstanding violations of inmates' rights. Justice Anthony Kennedy, a California native, wrote the majority opinion, in which he included photos of
Updated: 05/23/2011 10:36A
Hill seeks return to top step at Thruxton
Hill currently lies fifth in the overall standings despite his two non-starts at Oulton Park following his warm up crash that left him sidelined, but he fought the pain last time out at Croft to secure an impressive sixth place.
Updated: 05/23/2011 10:36A
Herbst Gaming announces name change to Affinity Gaming
The company, which operates 15 casinos in three states and 6000-slot machine route operation in Nevada, has dropped the Herbst name following its emergence from bankruptcy with a new ownership structure at the end of the year.
Updated: 05/23/2011 10:35A
American Association for Justice: Widespread Opposition to H.R. 5 Grows
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Randy E. Barnett, one of the nation's leading constitutional law scholars and a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, penned an op-ed in the Washington Examiner this weekend slamming HR 5,
Updated: 05/23/2011 10:35A
Scottish Government: Salmond Unveils Expanded Cabinet But Retains Ministers In
The other ministers who have been retained are Mike Russell in Education, Kenny MacAskill in Justice and John Swinney in Finance albeit with a reduced brief. Mr. Salmond said the role of the Finance Secretary would be focused on creating jobs in the
Updated: 05/23/2011 10:35A
Kubica 'unlikely to race' in 2011
Kubica is continuing his recovery at home from the injuries he sustained in an accident while taking part in the Ronde di Andora rally back in February. The 26-year-old has made no secret of his desire to get back behind the wheel as soon as possible
Updated: 05/23/2011 10:35A
Florida just one of many states pushing tougher election laws
Kansas and South Carolina already have, and the latter is waiting for the Justice Department to approve the changes. Iowa and Oklahoma are also looking to tighten their elections systems. Supporters say the measures will help ensure the “integrity” of
Updated: 05/23/2011 10:35A
Supreme Court Upholds Order For California To Cut Prison Population
Justice Anthony Kennedy, a California native, wrote the majority opinion, in which he included photos of severe overcrowding. The court's four Democratic appointees joined with Kennedy. "The violations have persisted for years. They remain uncorrected
Updated: 05/23/2011 10:35A
Texas Officers to Watch for Those Not Wearing Seatbelts
The DPS says that since the first campaign in 2002, seat belt usage in Texas has increased from 76 percent to almost 94 percent. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that's resulted in more than 2800 fewer traffic facilities and
Updated: 05/23/2011 10:35A
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