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Verdict on prison crowding puts onus on Sacramento
The Supreme Court's ruling to end California's shameful and dangerous prison overcrowding demands an answer from Sacramento, not more rhetoric and legal dodges. With the decision, the state's prisons must divert about 33000 inmates from a population of
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:14P
Massey-Alpha merger situation heating up
We reported earlier today on a lawsuit filed in Boone County by families of some of the miners who died in Massey's Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster related to the proposed purchase of Massey by Alpha. Basically, this suit alleges that the transaction is
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:13P
Law firm appointments
The Wigan associates are Belinda Green, based in the family team, specialising in emergency court applications, divorce and private law, and Colin Rawson, a solicitor in the criminal litigation team, specialising in magistrates' court advocacy,
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:13P
2G case: HC to hear Kanimozhi's bail plea today
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court will hear jailed DMK MP Kanimozhi's bail plea in the 2G case on Tuesday. In her petition, Kanimozhi on Monday challenged the trial court's order calling for her to be sent to custody. Her father DMK chief M Karunanidhi
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:11P
Court Rules Players Lawsuit to Continue as Planned
by Jaxon on May 23, 2011 11:09 PM EDT It looks like the players lawsuit will continue forward on the initial planned schedule and will not be tied to the leagues appeal of the injunction of the lock out. It's complicated and I'm not sure I understand
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:11P
Teoh: Court allows request for postponement
SHAH ALAM: The High Court here yesterday postponed to July 14 and 15 the hearing of the Attorney-General's revision application over the open verdict of the Coroner's Court on the death of Teoh Beng Hock. Justice Datuk Wira Mohtarudin Baki said the
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:11P
Uganda: Season Verdict Today
Kampala — One thing is for sure when eight-time Ecobank Super League champions KCC meet three-occasion winners URA at Nakivubo stadium this evening. Log toppers URA on 56 points, going into their last game of the 2010/11 season, will be declared
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:10P
Castle Rock family had troubled year before mom accused of killing kids
They filed for bankruptcy and divorce, records indicate, and Kelli Murphy got a protection order. A hearing was slated Monday to discuss a parenting schedule. "It's sad. I can't believe it's happening," said Erika Warren, who lives across Cherry Street
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:10P
Gilley trial process begins
Jury selection got underway Monday in 89th District Court in the trial of a man charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child. Brian Shawn Gilley, 27, was arrested in early 2010 in connection with the charge, according to a
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:10P
Expert says radium no threat in Hammonton
The final budget is about $40000 less than that proposed due to the town receiving credits for its legal liability insurance and appropriating slightly less for legal advertising costs. Earlier this year, the town laid off four employees and reduced
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:08P