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Pledge to restore Spey Bay's fortunes
The justice of the peace, who owns six north firms and plans to build houses and a restaurant near the shoreline, said Spey Bay was one of his most exciting projects but would not be a “money-spinner” for some time.
Updated: 06/02/2011 04:32A
Nigeria-Intercontinental Bank: Court Restrains CBN, Others
Intercontinental Bank - Justice Okechukwu Okeke of the Federal High Court in Lagos Tuesday restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and its Governor, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi , from selling or taking any step to sell Intercontinental Bank Plc,
Updated: 06/02/2011 04:31A
Prices of “Notary” to be decreased by 40-50%
According to S. Sargsyan the Minister of Justice was ordered to review the approach, Hrayr Tovmasyan, however had presented an explanation that the margins before were higher from 0 to 50 fold. Suggestion to reject the margins made during the
Updated: 06/02/2011 04:30A
Global war on drugs declared 'failure'
The global war on drugs has been declared a "failure" and governments should "urgently" consider decriminalisation and legal regulation, according to a report by former world leaders and politicians. The Global Commission on Drug Policy, whose members
Updated: 06/02/2011 04:30A
Blind loyalty has led to many a misdeed in the business world
This week, the Justice Department is reportedly ready to file charges against Edwards for misusing campaign funds to hide the affair, including money that was allegedly funneled to Hunter in secret. Andrew Young has testified multiple times since 2009
Updated: 06/02/2011 04:30A
Investors victimized by Bernie Madoff scheme slam trustee Irving Picard for
BY Michael O'Keeffe Irving Picard, the Bernie Madoff trustee who filed a $1 billion clawback lawsuit against the Mets owners, doesn't have many fans in New York these days. Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz aren't the only victims of con man Bernie Madoff who
Updated: 06/02/2011 04:30A
Police: Man in Mendota Heights Standoff Died of Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Residents of the townhomes were evacuated and Lexington Avenue was blocked off to through traffic. Onlookers and those evacuated from their homes gathered at the parking lots of 3M and Lexington Heights Apartments throughout the evening.
Updated: 06/02/2011 04:29A
Groups say they'll protest early release of ex-BART officer Mehserle
At a press conference at the site of the shooting, Fruitvale BART Station in East Oakland, representatives from the Coalition for Justice for Oscar Grant and several other community groups formed in the wake of Grant's death said they would organize
Updated: 06/02/2011 04:28A
County eyes new $39M jail
During a meeting of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee's facilities subcommittee Wednesday, officials appeared primed to get the ball rolling with plans to hire a design firm and possible voting dates. "It solely depends on the voters.
Updated: 06/02/2011 04:27A
Sheriff: 20% of 2011 gun permits go to those with criminal records
Pulkrabek's tally does not include traffic offenses or charges with deferred sentences, he said. Applicants who showed they have overcome legal troubles might have been approved under the old system, but of the 250 permitted "many of those people would
Updated: 06/02/2011 04:27A