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Feds trying to scuttle H&R Block software deal
The agency on Monday filed an antitrust lawsuit arguing that the transaction would eliminate a strong rival of H&R Block Inc. and Intuit Inc., maker of such programs as Quicken and TurboTax. Regulators say those two companies and TaxACT account for 90
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:04A
Feds trying to scuttle H&R Block software deal
The agency on Monday filed an antitrust lawsuit arguing that the transaction would eliminate a strong rival of H&R Block Inc. and Intuit Inc., maker of such programs as Quicken and TurboTax. Regulators say those two companies and TaxACT account for 90
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:04A
Lack of corporate criminal pursuits concern lawmakers
In the 18 months since, no senior Wall Street executive has been criminally charged, and some lawmakers are questioning whether the Justice Department has been aggressive enough after declining to bring cases against officials at American International
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:03A
Early deadline set in NFL case
By AP MINNEAPOLIS -- A federal magistrate has rejected the NFL's request for more time to file a response in the pending antitrust lawsuit filed by its locked-out players. US Magistrate Judge Jeanne Graham ruled Monday that the NFL must answer by June
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:03A
Briefs: Crime levels fall in all categories across the nation
The Department of Justice is trying to halt H&R Block's plans to acquire the creator of TaxACT software, saying the deal would leave just two major competitors in the do-it-yourself tax preparation market. The agency on Monday filed an antitrust
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:03A
Las Vegas family speaks about deadly trench collapse
Hern's mother, Mary, loved her son very much but her and other members of her family are angry about the accident that killed her son and another city worker, Frank Romero, last week. Romero and Gene Hern were installing sewer and water lines when the
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:03A
Daily log, May 23
A woman reported Sunday afternoon someone used her debit card four times at Clark Oil, 600 N. Countyline St. Judith A. Barkett, 66, of Fremont, was cited with backing without due regard after an accident in the 600 block of Northview Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:02A
Traffic enforcement update for Tuesday
The Sheriff's Office is committed to promoting traffic safety and enforcing the law. By focusing on violations such as red light running, speeding, DUI and others, motorists become more alert and are encouraged to obey traffic laws.
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:02A
Traffic enforcement update for Tuesday
The Sheriff's Office is committed to promoting traffic safety and enforcing the law. By focusing on violations such as red light running, speeding, DUI and others, motorists become more alert and are encouraged to obey traffic laws.
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:02A
Gagging Order: Footballer Named In Commons
The original judge, Mr Justice Eady, had left for the day but one of the country's leading privacy judges, Mr Justice Tugendhat, was persuaded to sit for the hearing. Mr Tugendhat upheld the previous decision not to overturn the injunction,
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:02A
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