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Facebook lawsuit: Zuckerberg says evidence is phony
In Thursday's filing, Zuckerberg acknowledged signing an agreement with Ceglia, but that it concerned work Zuckerberg did for StreetFax.com, a website that posted photographs of traffic intersections for use in the insurance industry.
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:37P
SAC Facing Second SEC Probe, Focus On Expert Networks
Two former SAC traders have pleaded guilty to criminal charges as part of the Justice Department's crackdown on expert networks. Earlier this week, it emerged that instant message conversations between employees of SAC and employees at Primary Global
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:35P
Moroccan wounded in pro-reform demonstrations dies from his wounds, say activists
Mohammed Aghnaj, a spokesman for the Justice and Charity movement, told The Associated Press that one of the group's members, 30-year-old Khaled Amari, died in a hospital Thursday after being beaten at a protest in the southern city of Safi on Sunday.
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:35P
The Obama surveillance state
The Obama justice department recently asserted that it can withhold classified information from a federal judge. Federal judges have security clearances and are permitted to see classified information in cases brought before them.
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:34P
State's highest court upholds Fishers Island Town Board seat
TIM KELLY PHOTO | Fishers Island Justice Louisa Evans, shown taking the oath of office from Justice Rudolph Bruer last year, will continue to serve as a judge and Town Board member.
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:33P
Another Madoff mansion up for sale: Bernie's brother forced to sell his $6.5m
Peter Madoff, who worked as his brother's chief compliance officer, is one of several relatives being sued by bankruptcy trustee Irving Picard on behalf of investors in the failed Ponzi scheme. His wife, Marion, has already auctioned off her Palm Beach
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:33P
5 Minnesota judges named to oversee political map case
The panel selected by Minnesota Chief Justice Lorie Gildea includes judges first put on the bench by four different governors with varied political backgrounds. Redistricting would fall to the courts if lawmakers don't arrive at a compromise plan with
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:33P
Alger County prosecutor scolded by Michigan Supreme Court
MUNISING (AP) -- The Michigan Supreme Court has scolded an Upper Peninsula prosecutor for inappropriate comments during the 2008 trial of man convicted of killing his wife by pushing her off a cliff. The court says Karen Bahrman did not violate Thomas
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:33P
The city of Taylor gave layoff notices to 48 people Wednesday effective July 1
With all of the talk lately regarding our justice system and the need for competent defense... Michigan has a vital economic opportunity in a new Detroit-Windsor crossing. Over the years, leaders in industry have learned that doing something right
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:33P
Minister highlights debate on legislative package on media
The ceremony was witnessed by the Justice minister, Guilhermina Prata, the secretary of State for Science and Technology, Joo Teta, cardeal Alexandre do Nascimento, politicians, academics and other guests.
Updated: 06/02/2011 03:32P
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