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ACLU, union sue to stop drug-testing policies ordered by Gov. Rick Scott
The lawsuit, filed in Miami on behalf of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, aims to block the policies before they take effect. # The lawsuit (.pdf) argues that Scott's order, which calls for random, suspicion-less
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:36P
The Crystal Cathedral Files Bankruptcy Exit Plan
Robert H. Schuller has filed a bankruptcy plan to pull the Crystal Cathedral out of debt by selling its campus and sanctuary to real estate investors for $47 million. The church would lease back most of its core buildings under the plan, which must be
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:36P
Fox13 Reporter Files $50 Million Lawsuit Against TheDirty.com Saying Nude
TheDirty.com “publicly portrayed Ms.Gauckas, among other things, a person who poses for lascivious nude pictures and/or is otherwise involved in pornographic activity, uses and abuses alcohol and drugs, engages in promiscuous sexual activity,
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:34P
Constellation Settles Broker Suit On $130M Coal Risk
Law360, New York (June 1, 2011) -- Constellation Energy Group Inc. on Tuesday resolved its lawsuit against Meyers-Reynolds & Associates Inc. in Maryland claiming that the insurance broker failed to lift unfavorable terms from $130
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:34P
Holder: Petty offenders should await trial at home
By ERIC TUCKER AP WASHINGTON — Most non-violent offenders awaiting trial could be supervised at home instead of being placed in jail without endangering the community, Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday. AP sources: US, Pakistan partnership on
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:33P
No decision yet on joining 26/11 lawsuit in US: PC
No decision has been taken on that," home minister P Chidambaram said while noting that home secretary GK Pillai in an interview (to the Times of India) had indicated that a decision to join a lawsuit would be a "political call".
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:32P
Feinberg Expects to Pay Out Only One-Fifth of Total BP Claims Fund
If, of course, you can qualify for the “reformed” bankruptcy pushed through Congress that limits the ability to write off debts. It's complicated. Feinberg felt constrained by the same principles of reimbursement he faced as a result of the 9/11
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:32P
Mubarak to go on trial in August on charges of corruption and murder
AP CAIRO // Hosni Mubarak, who held power in Egypt for nearly 30 years, goes on trial on August 3 charged with corruption and intentionally killing protesters, a court official said yesterday. The ousted leader's two sons will be tried at the same time
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:31P
Kramer and Kaslow: Class Action Suit Brought Against JPMorgan
The New York Times goes on to report that, “The case, which is filed as a class action and includes several pension funds as named plaintiffs, accuses JPMorgan of breaching its responsibility to keep its clients in safe investments, and it sheds new
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:31P
The DVD Wrapup: Drive Angry, Once Upon a Time in the West, Adua & Her Friends
It didn't help, though, that a failing economy back home forced the best British actors and filmmakers to move to the US to find regular work. Once in Hollywood, McDowell embraced the vices that come with having too much money and a naturally
Updated: 06/01/2011 04:29P
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