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Jackson Hewitt Files For Chapter 11
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., the second-biggest tax preparer in the US, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday after striking a restructuring deal with its lenders.
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:48A
Reflections on Osama bin Laden's death
But it provides a sense of closure for some, sending the message that “justice has been served.” May 1, 2011 showed me that it didn't matter if you were Republican, Democrat, or a third party supporter; Americans rejoiced as Americans, full of pride
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:48A
2G scam: Asif Balwa wants iPad, cooler in jail
Asif filed the application before the bench of Justice S. Muralidhar, seeking direction to the Tihar Jail authorities to allow him the use of the two items. The court issued notice to the central government, the Delhi government and the Tihar Jail
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:48A
Watch for Officer Friendly
A law enforcement source (and doesn't that sound impressive) says we had better be watching our speed and other driving habits over the next few days. Apparently there is some extra money to pay for overtime traffic enforcement through Memorial Day.
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:48A
Garda probe Africa sex abuse claims
Justice Minister Alan Shatter expressed revulsion at the catalogue of abuse and has contacted Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan. “I share the widespread public concern and disgust at the revelations which the programme contained,” Mr Shatter said.
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:48A
Nevada city attorney facing hit-run, DUI charges
(AP) ” The city attorney of Nevada's second-largest city has been placed on leave after she was arrested on driving under the influence, leaving the scene of a property damage crash and having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle charges.
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:48A
Court Orders New Jersey to Increase Aid to Schools
One justice, in a separate opinion, wrote that he would have required the state to provide additional financing not only to the 31 Abbott districts, but also to an additional 205 districts that serve poor children. But in a dissenting opinion,
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:48A
The Hangover: Part II to be released ontime as Tattoo lawsuit is won by Warner
In a statement released by Warner Bros. they said ”We are very gratified by the Court's decision which will allow the highly anticipated film, The Hangover 2, to be released on schedule this week around the world. Plaintiff's failed attempt to enjoin
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:47A
'Hangover 2' -- HUGE Victory In Tattoo Lawsuit
Warner Bros. released a statement saying, "We are very gratified by the Court's decision which will allow the highly anticipated film, The Hangover 2, to be released on schedule this week around the world." The rep continued, "[The tattoo artist's]
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:47A
Housing market creating generation of renters, boosting apartment market
Many of the new renters are former owners who lost homes to foreclosure or bankruptcy. For others who could afford one, a home now feels too costly, too risky or unlikely to appreciate enough to make it a worthwhile investment.
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:46A
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