Latest Law News
Attorney General Eric Holder Promises To Clarify US Pot Policies
PROVIDENCE, RI -- US Attorney General Eric Holder promised Thursday to clarify the Justice Department's position on state medical marijuana laws after federal prosecutors warned they might prosecute everyone from
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:40A
K2, Bath Salts Wholesaler Sues Missouri Over Laws Making Drugs Illegal
Last year Missouri passed a law that was supposed to drive Seratt out of business by banning the sale of these synthetic drugs. Drug makers, however, just tweaked the chemical makeup of their products to get around the legislation.
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:39A
Bankruptcy Judge Grants Borders' Filing Extension
United States Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn granted Borders an additional 120 days to file its plan for getting past bankruptcy this week, despite objections filed by the Creditors Committee (which includes book publishers Penguin, HarperCollins,
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:39A
Americans want to eliminate me, says Mwau
"I don't sell drugs, I don't sell cigarettes and I have no interest of doing that kind of business. You know when they want to snatch your business that is how they do it, and that is what they are doing," he added. He wondered why the American
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:39A
Analysis: Spending far from equal among state's school districts
The district has had to hire three full-time Spanish translators — mainly to translate lengthy special education reports as required by law — and has translators working in the school office, in classrooms and at parent meetings.
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:38A
Long road to justice for young boys betrayed
THEY might be seen in a flash, or over years of familiarity, but many people have unique features that you never forget. Physical signatures such as a facial scar or an unconvincing wig, crooked teeth, or a bow tie worn daily create an identity.
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:38A
Is the HEFA severance fight worth it?
The lawsuit, filed last October, has become a bitter contest of wills. In court filings, Caswell claims he is being denied his severance because he refused to appoint a political supporter of Gov. Deval Patrick to a top spot at HEFA.
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:38A
Some Joplin bond agents are refusing to bail out people arrested for looting
Debby Wingo, who manages another bonding company, tells The Joplin Globe that she's allowing her agents to decide but she and most of her agents won't help suspected looters. Not all bail bond agents agree. Agent Drew Wheeler says everyone is
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:37A
Business Weekly lauds 'Best of the Bar'
The Business Weekly asked the public to nominate outstanding attorneys in various categories of law, from business and employment to family law. A panel of Best of the Bar alumni selected the 2011 honorees. The judges were Cristy J. Carbn-Gaul of The
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:37A
Bethenny Frankel: I'm not sweating the lawsuit
Jeff Christensen / AP By Vidya Rao Author, reality star, entrepreneur and foodie Bethenny Frankel dishes about her chef inspirations, her ideal last meal and discusses why she's stayed calm while being the target of a $100 million lawsuit.
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:37A