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Justices block material-witness lawsuit against Ashcroft | Philadelphia
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that former Attorney General John Ashcroft could not be sued for his role in jailing a supposed witness in the antiterror effort. In a case that united the Bush and Obama
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:06A
Justices block material-witness lawsuit against Ashcroft | Philadelphia
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that former Attorney General John Ashcroft could not be sued for his role in jailing a supposed witness in the antiterror effort. In a case that united the Bush and Obama
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:06A
Christie's court nominee clears committee | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-06-01
The Republican governor said that month that he would deny tenure to Justice John Wallace Jr. over concerns that the top court was legislating from the bench, and that he wanted Patterson as Wallace's replacement. The Democrats, who control the
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:05A
enhancing access to justice in our rural areas
Mr Wightman's sentiments were echoed by the president of the Law Society of Tasmania, Bill Griffiths, who said: “What it boils down to is that people in remote areas get access to justice.” Mr Griffiths said the Law Society was becoming increasingly
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:05A
Nine fired Resorts waitresses hire high-profile lawyer | Philadelphia Inquirer
Feminist lawyer Gloria Allred, whose clients have included the family of Nicole Brown Simpson, and Tiger Woods' alleged mistress Rachel Uchitel, filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Atlantic County Superior Court against Resorts on behalf of the beverage servers
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:05A
Towards a riot free India
As such the most neglected areas of violence against women, the area of rehabilitation and reparation also get a prominent and adequate recommendation from this Bill. One concedes that some rough edges of the Bill do need smoothening, but still overall
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:05A
Disgraced doctor's licence lapses
Williams is named in a $2.2 million lawsuit by Laurie Johnston, a Leamington woman who had a cancer-free breast removed in error by Hotel-Dieu surgeon Dr. Barbara Heartwell. A sweeping Ministry of Health probe last year examined both Williams' and
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:05A
Battles continue over Del Mar Fairgrounds
By Union-Tribune Editorial Board Just when we thought relations between the Del Mar Fairgrounds board and neighboring cities could sink no lower, along came a lawsuit. Del Mar and Solana Beach challenge the adequacy of environmental studies for a major
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:05A
Report: Sadler lawsuit seeks payment from RPM
Elliott Sadler has filed a lawsuit seeking an undisclosed amount of money allegedly withheld by former team Richard Petty Motorsports because of a dispute over the apparent defection of race sponsor Hunt Brothers Pizza, a report said Tuesday.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:05A
Dealing with the police bard
His nonconformity notwithstanding, he rose to the rank of lieutenant, switched to the city schools' police force and then retired in 2003 after being injured in an on-duty traffic accident. The 55-year-old Smith now lives in Ashland, Ore.,
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:04A
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