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Nova Scotia court raises award by $60000 for victim of notorious sex offender
During the original trial, court heard that the 37-year-old victim is a disturbed man with a history of drug abuse who can't maintain a relationship or hold down a job. Lalo, who also worked as child welfare worker for the province, has either admitted
Updated: 05/31/2011 02:40P
Family settles suit for $1.5 million in cyclist's death
by KING 5 News SEATTLE - A Seattle family has settled a lawsuit for $1.5 million filed after a cyclist was killed while commuting to work. Kevin Black was hit by a van while riding his bike to work in Ballard in 2009. The van was owned by Ambient
Updated: 05/31/2011 02:39P
Supreme Court tosses out Ashcroft lawsuit
Supreme Court unanimously threw out a lawsuit against former Atty. Gen. John Ashcroft that had accused him of misusing his power. (David McNew, Getty Images) By David G. Savage, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously
Updated: 05/31/2011 02:39P
Stuntman, Empire State Building settle lawsuit
A lawyer and a spokeswoman for the skyscraper's owners did not immediately respond to telephone and email messages Tuesday. Heller says Corliss is pleased with the resolution. In 2006, authorities said Corliss got into the building wearing an elaborate
Updated: 05/31/2011 02:39P
Contracts against Americans
It's time for an open letter to these Darth Vaders of business law who have destroyed our freedom of contract and built a new road to serfdom made of corporate cement. Remember when you were at law school studying contracts? Your professor pressed you
Updated: 05/31/2011 02:39P
Supreme Court rules Arizona's immigration law is not in conflict with federal law
On May 26, 2011, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing for the 5-3 majority, in part joined by Justices Scalia, Kennedy and Alito, the US Supreme Court concluded that federal immigration law does not preempt or invalidate an Arizona law,
Updated: 05/31/2011 02:38P
Tulsa Police Corruption Trial Underway In Federal Court
TULSA, Oklahoma -- Several Tulsa Police officers accused of corruption is underway Tuesday in federal courtroom in downtown Tulsa. Prosecutors say officers Nick DeBruinm, Bruce Bonham and retired Officer Harold Wells planted drugs on suspects in order
Updated: 05/31/2011 02:37P
Man will face trial in 2007 stabbing of Moravian College student
A man will face trial in Northampton County Court after Bethlehem police said a DNA hit in the 2007 stabbing and attempted robbery of a female Moravian College student linked him to the attack.
Updated: 05/31/2011 02:37P
Workplace issues: Paradigm Machine Works Inc. cited for ERISA violation
The lawsuit alleges that the defendants failed to forward employee contributions and matching employer contributions to the company's 401(k) plan in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Roger Hilburn, director of the department's
Updated: 05/31/2011 02:37P
Car Finance With Bad Credit From MSG-NonStatusContractHire.co.uk, Helps
Cheshire, UK (OPENPRESS) May 31, 2011 – In the United Kingdom, a significant number of applicants have been declined by car finance companies due to various reasons including bankruptcy, mortgage arrears, CCJs, low credit rating, debt management and
Updated: 05/31/2011 02:37P
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