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How to cope with fiduciary responsibilities as a company's financial situation
For others, it is the period when the business is insolvent, whether or not it is in bankruptcy. Until recently, the uncertainty over questions such as these has caused directors and officers to tread carefully. The uncertainty in the law has
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:35P
Law Enforcement Blotter 5/31
*4:21pm-Brownwood Police were called regarding a traffic hazard at 9th Street and Avenue K. According to police, a vehicle was parked and unoccupied, located in the opposing lane of traffic. Officers were unable to locate the registered owner.
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:34P
Eddy Groves ordered to pay ex-Bullets coach Joey Wright $236000 in damages
Earlier this year in the Supreme Court civil trial in Brisbane, Mr Wright sued Mr Groves for first breach of contract. Mr Wright alleged after his sacking in March 2008, he lost earnings and other entitlements such as bonus payments, and car leases for
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:34P
Stuntman Jeb Corliss, Empire State Building near settlement in lawsuit
AP A TV daredevil and the Empire State Building's owners are poised to settle the landmark's $12 million lawsuit over his April 2006 parachute-jump attempt, lawyers for both sides said. Court records show the building owners' civil case against Jeb
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:34P
Two Iraqi refugees in US charged in terrorism-related case
Alwan is one of two Iraqi refugees who the Justice Department announced Tuesday had been charged with participating in an alleged plot to send cash, explosives and Stinger missiles to Iraq for use against Americans. The men are among 56000 Iraqis who
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:33P
California firm sues town of Warren over methadone clinic
WARREN, Maine — A California-based drug rehabilitation company has filed a federal lawsuit against the town of Warren, which temporarily banned methadone clinics. The clinic argues that the town violated the Americans With
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:33P
Family of Seattle bicyclist killed in crash settles lawsuit for $1.5M
The family of a Seattle man killed in a bicycle accident more than two years ago has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit for $1.5 million. By Jennifer Sullivan No comments have been posted to this article. The family of a Seattle man killed in a bicycle
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:32P
Bail for Weymouth wrong-way driver who hit trooper
Cara Dellabarba did not speak during her court appearance Tuesday on charges including leaving the scene of a personal injury, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and operating under the influence. Police say just after midnight Saturday,
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:32P
SC Senate reaches deal on lawsuit damage awards
The legislation sets up award limits similar to those on the books in Florida. In the worst cases, a plaintiff could collect no more than $2 million or four times the actual damages depending which is greater. In the typical case, the limits would be
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:31P
Mediation Pay-off Hint Of Guilt? Biship Long Settles Sex Allegation Suit For
May 31, 2011, Atlanta, Ga]--------Bishop Eddie Long has reportedly recently settled his sex abuse lawsuit through mediation, for an alleged hefty $15 million. The civil suit which was brought by four young former members of his mega
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:30P
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