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Heard on the Hill: Copyright lawsuit threatens Internet posting for classes
I ran into that when I was a student at KU, but the latest lawsuit is striking back against professors who make the material available online to students for free. The Wall Street Journal got an opinion from David Shulenburger, the former KU provost,
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:11A
Seven bankruptcy judge candidates named
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Council has selected seven Nashville-area attorneys as candidates to replace Judge George C. Paine II, who is retiring from the US Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee this year. They are Barbara D. Holmes of
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:11A
Oakland brothers guilty of triple murder
"I'm very thankful the jury understood the case and came back with the right verdict," Leventis said. "It's about time the family got the justice they need." Darryl Stallworth, Asmeron Gebreselassie's attorney, said he was stunned by the outcome.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:10A
DOJ panel outlines reforms for PHL prison system
The Department of Justice panel that looked into convicted killer Antonio Leviste's unauthorized trip last month has also recommended the reforms that may be instituted at the New Bilibid Prison. In its 36-report released to the media on Wednesday,
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:10A
Etisalat's Smart Hub Expands Reach in Europe with Level 3
Level 3's services will enhance Etisalat's ability to service the rapid growth it is seeing in demand for broadband, which is being fueled by the company's investments in next-generation mobile (LTE) and fixed-line (FTTx) infrastructure.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:10A
Pacquiao makes peace with Hoya
Manny Pacquiao has settled his defamation lawsuit against Oscar de la Hoya and his Golden Boy promotions chief Richard Schaefer over allegations the Filipino fight king used performance-enhancing drugs. LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Terms of the settlement were
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:10A
NCR sues to keep Blockbuster name on movie-rental kiosks
The Blockbuster Express name, design and related trademarks are held by the BB 2009 trust, NCR said in the lawsuit filed in US District Court. Blockbuster, once the largest video-rental chain, sold its assets to Douglas County-based Dish Network in
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:09A
Wells Fargo pays $16 million to settle complaints from the deaf
The settlement involving the bank's nearly 10000 retail banking, brokerage and mortgage stores is designed to ensure equal access under the Americans With Disabilities Act. According to the Justice Department, some disabled customers of Wells Fargo
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:09A
2 Iraqi refugees living in Kentucky charged in anti-US plot
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: 06/01/2011 03:09A
Breyer breaks collarbone
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has broken his right collarbone in a bicycle accident near his home in Cambridge, Mass. Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg said the 72-year-old justice took a spill over the weekend.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:09A
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