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Global and Off-Premises Exposures
In these days of mergers and acquisitions, globalization, and shifting business operations off-shore, questions can arise as to how various insurance policies address off-premises losses. For example, if an insured company based in Ohio expands its
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:29P
Hotlines for credit card help are open, yet counselors say phones aren't ringing
NEW YORK — Toll-free numbers for nonprofit credit counselors began appearing on credit card statements more than a year ago. Yet counselors say the phones aren't ringing. It could be that cardholders simply don't bother checking their statements.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:28P
Rihanna's 'Man Down' Video Under Fire, Comparisons Made to Chris Brown
The council is outraged that Rihanna would suggest that gunning down a rapist in a crowded train station is a proper form of justice. The council says, “If Chris Brown shot a woman in his new video and BET premiered it, the world would stop.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:28P
ACLU, union sue to stop Scott's drug-testing policies
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida is kicking off what will likely be a litigation-filled summer by supporting a union representing hundreds of thousands of state employees in a lawsuit that challenges
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:28P
US should end operations In Afghanistan
President Barack Obama announcing Osama bin Laden's death affirmed that “justice has been done.” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton similarly declared that “justice had been served.” His execution by a Navy SEAL team had nothing to do with justice.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:28P
ACLU wants porn for jail inmates in South Carolina
The American Civil Liberties Union brought a lawsuit against the jail's book policy. This started over a claim that the Berkeley County Jail was only offering the Bible for inmates to read. Jail officials said that is not true.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:28P
Independent counsel clears DOE workers, whose jobs will be reinstated
9:00 pm So, it turns out Islam is a religion. Imagine that.- 9:00 pm Four suspended state Department of Energy employees have been cleared of any wrongdoing in connection with contracting practices at the agency and will be reinstated to their jobs,
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:28P
Assembly OKs state grants for immigrant students
Critics argued that AB 131 would encourage more illegal immigration and cut the education funding available for citizens. Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, R-Twin Peaks, who has made immigration one of his legislative priorities, argued that a large number of
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:27P
Mayoral Candidate Appearances: Queers for Avalos, Chiu's Tech Chat, Launching
At this gathering you'll have the opportunity "to get to know John and learn more about his social justice background and vision for a more livable, safe and vibrant San Francisco." Assemblymember Tom Ammiano and Supervisor David Campos will help
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:27P
The Resurgence of the American Automotive Industry
Two years ago, on June 1, 2009, General Motors filed for bankruptcy, backed by $30 billion in support from the federal government. The same day, in the same New York courthouse, a judge approved Chrysler's plan to forge an alliance with Fiat and emerge
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:27P
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