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Another Court Upholds Bankruptcy Considerations
Yet another court — in this case, the US Court of Appelas for the 11th Circuit — upheld a private employer's right to deny employment to an applicant on the basis of his or her previous bankruptcy filing. The ruling in the case of Myers vs.
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:03P
Inquiry hears of frantic efforts to save girl on Lake Newell
As night set in, Sutherland-Byers was trying to find additional watercraft — and qualified people to operate them — to go out after the rescue boat. When a STARS helicopter arrived, they were able to find the capsized boat and six people.
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:03P
Sacto 9-1-1: Man convicted of murder in shooting at Sacramento after-hours party
26, jurors found in returning the second-degree murder verdict. The panel also found him guilty of trying to murder a friend of Bravo's at the same party by shooting him in the abdomen. Leyba picked up a third conviction for being a felon in possession
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:03P
Police & Fire: May 24, 2011
Chippewa County Sheriff Deputies also report a Saturday evening traffic stop on Gogomain Road near Hewer after coming into contact with a speeding vehicle. The 16-year-old driver had not been drinking, but an underaged displayed signs of intoxication.
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:03P
Colo. mom accused of killing children had filed for bankruptcy, going through
DENVER - A Colorado mother accused of killing her two children was going through divorce and bankruptcy proceedings when she allegedly called police to tell them she was committing suicide, according to court documents.
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:02P
Nevada city attorney facing DUI, hit-run charges
(AP) ” Henderson's city attorney told police she'd had "bottles" of wine and acknowledged she was intoxicated after crashing her vehicle into landscaping and a fire hydrant in the middle of the afternoon near a casino. A police report made public
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:02P
Nevada city attorney facing DUI, hit-run charges
(AP) ” Henderson's city attorney told police she'd had "bottles" of wine and acknowledged she was intoxicated after crashing her vehicle into landscaping and a fire hydrant in the middle of the afternoon near a casino. A police report made public
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:02P
Blockbuster Closing One-Third of Stores
Blockbuster's American parent company declared bankruptcy last year and has closed more than two-thirds of its stores south of the border since 2004, but the Canadian side managed to stay afloat until this year. The closures, set for June 18,
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:02P
Royal Caribbean case highlights mediation
While noting that arbitration has become a popular way to settle business disputes, Mase said he thinks the jury is still out when it comes to handling personal injury cases. "We most respectfully believe the panel erred," he said.
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:01P
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service files for bankruptcy
Under the terms of the proposed Plan, Jackson Hewitt's current secured lenders will receive their pro rata share of a new $100 million term loan and all of the equity in the reorganized enterprise. The Company also anticipates entering into a new $115
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:01P
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