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Louisiana group wants to block immigrant wage increase
They filed a lawsuit in federal court in Alexandria earlier this month. US District Judge Dee Drell has scheduled a hearing for Sept. 23 on their request to block the rules, which are set to take effect Sept. 30 The rules govern wages paid to workers
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:29A
Lawsuit, Police Reports Detail Streetfest Arrest
Mark R. Nelson, owner of the Nelson Group Salon, has accused the Palatine Police Department of brutality and misconduct in a lawsuit. By Brian Slupski The lawsuit is now in federal court. Nelson was arrested during Streetfest on Aug. 27.
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:29A
US State Department lifts sanctions on Israeli firm in Iran sale
The State Department lifted sanctions against the Ofer Holdings Group Inc, owned by a prominent Israeli business family, for allegedly selling an oil tanker to Iran last year, in violation of US law. In May, the US State Department announced a set of
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:29A
Britain Amends Universal Jurisdiction Law
Belgium and Spain had previously revised their universal jurisdiction laws (in 2003 and 2009) in response to complaints about the politicization of their judicial processes. The limitations added to the British, Spanish, and Belgian laws have been
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:29A
Attorneys Make Case for Lesser Sentence
The witnesses include Ray's mother and brother, who often were in the courtroom during his four-month trial, colleagues in the self-help industry and his former financial controller. Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Warren Darrow will use the
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:29A
Trial of man accused in Texas rapes resumes
by AP EDNA, Texas (AP) -- A former Texas prison employee accused of being a serial rapist who targeted older women is back in court as his trial in Southeast Texas continues. Testimony in the trial of Billy Joe Harris resumed on Monday.
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:28A
Court denies claim over Perrin property
Justice McMurdo found, however, that the guarantees' signatures were forged. As Mr Perrin's financial woes escalated, his marriage was in difficulties, providing, perhaps, one motive for his actions, said his honour. Justice McMurdo said yesterday:
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:28A
Hit by housing row, Shivraj Patil quits
A Raj Bhavan spokesperson told IANS, "Justice Patil met the governor and has given a letter. We are yet to hear from the governor". Patil had earlier denied any wrong-doing in buying a 4012 sq feet plot in his wife Annapurna's name from Vyalikaval
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:28A
Greeks Gird for More “Blood and Tears” Economic Hits
He hinted at more pain for workers, leading Greek media to blare headlines that more “Blood and Tears” is coming in return for the next loan installment. After meeting with Papandreou, who cancelled a US trip to deal with the crisis, Venizelos said
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:28A
Saab allowed to appeal creditor protection denial
A Swedish court gave struggling carmaker Saab leave to appeal a lower court's decision denying it protection from creditors, offering a glimmer of hope for the bankruptcy-threatened company on Monday. Saab, owing August wages to workers and
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:27A
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