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Minister who wanted to let prisoners have parties 'agreed to let prisoner
On a day of chaos at the Ministry of Justice, Mr Blunt's boss, Justice Secretary Ken Clarke, denied giving the green light and ordered a full review of the case. Just 24 hours earlier, his officials said he made the decision. Last night critics said Mr
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:08A
Galleon insider trading conviction signals tougher stance by US government
Within a year of the Galleon arrests, both the Justice Department (DoJ) and the SEC have engaged in a crackdown on what they allege to be the improper use of experts and expert networks by hedge fund and other entities.
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:08A
Energy-exploration company, principals say SEC suit should be dismissed
The principals of a Denver oil and gas exploration company accused in a federal lawsuit of running a "Ponzi-like" scheme say the government's case against them has so little substance and is so poorly put together that it should be
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:08A
Italian police take Snooki's license after crash
the minor traffic accident Monday. The police car was escorting the Jersey Shore vehicle. Rondinelli says no alcohol was involved. He says Snooki's international license was revoked because there were injured parties involved. By law, she must wait
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:08A
June 2: Commentary - Everything from Oil to Silver, are Speculators Causing
In a federal lawsuit filed on May 24, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) charged two traders from a Swiss firm with hoarding and dumping millions of barrels of oil to reap more than $50 million on derivatives contracts.
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:07A
Curbing 'state secret' defense abuse
Shortly after President Obama took office, his Justice Department sought dismissal of the case based on the state secrets doctrine: No aspect of the case could be litigated without risking the leak of vital national security information.
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:07A
Governor urges hundreds to flee
It applies to all Pierre and Fort Pierre residents whose homes are at an elevation of 1434 feet above sea level or lower. Law enforcement will have maps with the level clearly marked. Although the evacuation is not mandatory, Daugaard and local
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:06A
Drug court evaluation
Tim Johnson (center) is flanked by Chief Justice David Gilbertson (left) and Circuit Court Judge Patricia Riepel during a roundtable discussion Wednesday about the Sioux Falls Drug Court at the Minnehaha County Criminal Courthouse.
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:06A
U.S.: Auto bailout will cost $14 billion | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-06-02
Those payments cover most of the federal bailout money that saved the company after it nearly ran out of cash and went through a government-led bankruptcy. GM, which also went through bankruptcy, received $49.5 billion in the US bailout.
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:06A
Holder backs cuts in cocaine sentences | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-06-02
Most of the other people who testified Wednesday also supported making the new crack sentencing guidelines retroactive, including representatives of the American Bar Association and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and former Drug
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:06A
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