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Lawsuit: 'Marijuana' was a bag of sage
The lawsuit filed by Robin Brown, 49, of Hollywood, states a Broward County sheriff's deputy mistook the sage for marijuana while Brown was birdwatching in March 2009, and his field kit said the herb tested positive for marijuana, the Orlando Sentinel
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:10P
BAE Systems settles civil charges of ITAR violations for $79 million
BAES UK settled 2591 alleged violations of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, as described in a Proposed Charging Letter. Pursuant to the Agreement and Order, BAES UK agreed to pay $79 million in civil penalties
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:08P
UC Irvine, Fudan University Create New Business and Law Institute
SHANGHAI -- Officials from the University of California, Irvine today signed an agreement with School of Management, Fudan University to establish the first-ever bilateral US-China institute that integrates the fields of business and law.
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:08P
Supreme Court Throws Out U of I Student's Suit Against Bush Administration
The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former University of Idaho student who was held in jail for 16 days by the federal government as a so-called "material witness" in a terror investigation. Lavoni Kidd was a football player for the
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:07P
State bill would track illegal immigrants in schools
the state American Civil Liberties Union chapter says the bill may violate federal law. Folwell says the bill isn't intended to deny anyone access to schools. He says the measure would help provide a clearer picture of the costs of illegal immigration.
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:07P
Construction company drops challenge over arts center bidding
VERNON — The Community Arts Center project overcame its latest obstacle when contractor Haynes Construction withdrew a lawsuit against the town and the company that won a $1.7 million contract to renovate the former kindergarten
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:07P
Watch out for deer in June
Deer are the third most commonly struck object in Wisconsin traffic crashes (behind collisions with another vehicle or a fixed object). Be vigilant in early morning and evening hours, the most active time for deer. Eliminate distractions while driving
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:06P
Andy Dick Assaults Audience Member
Robert Tucker's lawsuit, filed in Dallas, alleges that Dick walked into the audience dressed in women's clothes during a December 2010 standup performance. Tucker alleges that Dick approached him and "pulled down his costume skirt with his right hand,
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:06P
Stars sale moving forward, possible bid by end of week
Gaglardi, the lenders and the NHL would then move to push the sale through a pre-packaged bankruptcy hearing. The bankruptcy would allow Gaglardi to be free from lawsuits from anybody who felt the sale did not adequately compensate them,
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:06P
Colorado company accused of deceptive infomercials
State Attorney General John Suthers' office and the Federal Trade Commission have filed a lawsuit against Westminster-based Dalbey Education Institute, accusing the company and its principals of deceptive trade practices. The complaint, filed in US
Updated: 05/31/2011 01:06P
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