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Supreme Court: US Muslim Cannot Sue Former Official
Photo: AP The nation's highest court has rejected a lawsuit against a former US attorney general over the arrest of an American Muslim suspected of involvement in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that
Updated: 05/31/2011 06:49P
More Sugar Co's Join “Corn Sugar” Lawsuit
Several new plaintiffs from the sugar industry have joined a lawsuit that claims a marketing campaign for high-fructose corn syrup is false and misleading. The campaign, which refers to HFCS as “corn sugar”, has drawn the ire of a number of sugar
Updated: 05/31/2011 06:48P
Supreme Ct rules US Muslim can't sue Ashcroft over post-9/11 detention; some
The lawsuit against Ashcroft, attorney general from 2001 to 2005, stemmed from comments he made shortly after 9/11 that the government would preventively detain people suspected of terrorist ties, even if it had no evidence they committed a crime.
Updated: 05/31/2011 06:48P
Man Seeks to Renegotiate Divorce Due to Madoff Fallout
But a new lawsuit could make divorces even more complicated by allowing parties to re-negotiate their settlements years later. Steven Simkin and Laura Blank of New York city divorced amicably in 2006 after 33 years of marriage, and split their property
Updated: 05/31/2011 06:48P
Louisville Orchestra no longer employs any musicians
The musicians were unable to accept an offer that would drastically cut all players' salaries and convert many to part-time status, stripping them of health insurance and fringe benefits. Meanwhile, the orchestra's management continues to press for a
Updated: 05/31/2011 06:48P
PEACHTREE CITY: Police crack down on golf cart DUI's
He helps remind these drivers that they must obey the same laws that apply to motor vehicles. "Stop signs and reckless driving, all those kind of things, all those things apply, especially DUI when you're more impaired," he added.
Updated: 05/31/2011 06:47P
Celebrity weatherman with 'the double life' cleared of rape
Joerg Kachelmann, left, arrives at court for the verdict with his lawyer Andrea Combe Photo: Reuters Details of Kachelmann's private life have filled newspaper columns and TV news broadcasts. Prosecutors had demanded a prison term for Kachelmann of
Updated: 05/31/2011 06:46P
Court of appeals won't intervene in Stratman case
The negligent homicide case against Trisha Stratman stalled in mid-April when her attorney Jordan Loeb asked the District 4 Court of Appeals for guidance on the legal standard for law enforcement officers involved in traffic fatalities.
Updated: 05/31/2011 06:45P
Snooki May Face Lawsuit From Injured Police Officers
However, it has been reported that she may ALSO face a lawsuit! Although she's not facing any criminal charges, two officers walked away with minor injuries that have prevented them from returning to work for a week, so they have 90 days to decide
Updated: 05/31/2011 06:45P
WCIV-TV | ABC News 4Vote on SC illegal immigration bill put off a day
Supporters of the measure say they hope the law would cause illegal immigrants to leave the state and free up jobs. Opponents say it will encourage racial profiling. You must be logged in to rate this story. Login or register.
Updated: 05/31/2011 06:45P
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