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Schneiderman fines Michael's Stores $1.8M
"Through deceptive advertising practices, this company violated the law and took advantage of hardworking consumers trying to save money." Michaels will give $1 million to school districts throughout the state, and pay an $800000 penalty for violating
Updated: 09/19/2011 04:03P
Students in Manila protest against rise in fuel prices
Image Credit: AP Protesters prepare to do a “planking” by lying prone on the pavement, blocking briefly the traffic at a busy roundabout in Manila to support calls for a nationwide “transport holiday” following
Updated: 09/19/2011 04:02P
Behind The Results W/E 19 September 2011
Torres gets back on track with unanimous verdict over Englishman. Torres jab and move tactics give the aggressive Alexander trouble as Torres takes three of the first four rounds. Alexander puts in a big effort in fifth to try to turn the fight around,
Updated: 09/19/2011 04:02P
Waynesboro Police Lawsuit Settled Out of Court
A $25 million lawsuit against two Waynesboro police officers is being settled out of court. The case stemmed from an illegal recording that got a rape conviction overturned. Engra Bellamy saw his 2003 rape conviction thrown out after he'd already spent
Updated: 09/19/2011 04:01P
Johnson wins lawsuit
He also said the lawsuit wasn't about the money, but rather about clearing his name. An attorney for Gray told the TV station that Johnson was reading far more into the verdict, and that it was easy for him to say it wasn't about the money.
Updated: 09/19/2011 04:01P
Johnson wins lawsuit
He also said the lawsuit wasn't about the money, but rather about clearing his name. An attorney for Gray told the TV station that Johnson was reading far more into the verdict, and that it was easy for him to say it wasn't about the money.
Updated: 09/19/2011 04:01P
Michigan Agency Loses Bid to Move Court Fight With Lehman
19 (Bloomberg) -- The Michigan State Housing Development Authority failed to persuade a federal district court to review a bankruptcy judge's interpretation of swap contracts in its lawsuit against Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. over derivatives
Updated: 09/19/2011 04:00P
Michigan Agency Loses Bid to Move Court Fight With Lehman
19 (Bloomberg) -- The Michigan State Housing Development Authority failed to persuade a federal district court to review a bankruptcy judge's interpretation of swap contracts in its lawsuit against Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. over derivatives
Updated: 09/19/2011 04:00P
Newpage Said to Cut Rate on Portion of $600 Million DIP Loan
19 (Bloomberg) -- NewPage Corp., the Cerberus Capital Management LP-owned coated paper maker that filed for bankruptcy protection, reduced the rate it will pay on a $250 million debtor-in-possession term loan, according to a person with knowledge of
Updated: 09/19/2011 04:00P
U of M, apple growers settle SweeTango lawsuit
The University of Minnesota is on verge of winning a lawsuit against a group of apple growers over the licensing agreement of its SweeTango apple product, The Associated Press reported Monday. The university-created apple became popular after it was
Updated: 09/19/2011 04:00P