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Monday Watercooler: Young gay men of color are not taking their HIV meds
New York's attorney general asked a state court on Friday to throw out a lawsuit challenging the gay marriage law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in June.1 By James Withers, contributing editor, 365Gay Blog Too many young men of color are not taking their
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:54P
Bloggings On Political Asylum
Late last month, Bolivia's Supreme Court of Justice convicted seven former military and government officials of genocide, reports Indian Country Today Media Network. The military officials received 10-15 years imprisonment and the
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:53P
America Invents Act Exercises “Con-Troll” Over Patent Litigation
A great deal of attention has been directed to provisions of the recent Leahy-Smith America Invents Act and the provisions of the act directed to first inventor to file, post grant review, and other such changes to US Patent Law.
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:53P
Norfolk family sues Starbucks for $2 million over hidden camera in restroom
It was apparently pointed toward the toilet. The family has filed a civil lawsuit for $2 million alleging invasion of privacy and negligence. 13News spoke with the Yockeys. Hear more on their side of the story tonight starting on 13News at 5:00.
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:53P
Court: Padilla terror sentence was too lenient
who presided over the four-month trial, made several errors in essentially discounting his sentence by 12 years. Among the mistakes, the appeals court found, was not taking into account Padilla's training at the al-Qaida camp in Afghanistan.
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:52P
Saab gets a glimmer of hope from the Swedish government
Saab and parent company Swedish Automobiles originally requested government protection from creditors when their banks began receiving notices of possible bankruptcy proceedings earlier this month but the Swedish government quickly stepped up and shot
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:52P
Trial for Linwood doctor charged with defrauding medicare of $8.5 million set
Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury said the deal broke down over the issue of The Center for Lymphatic Disorders assuming criminal liability, which could prevent Salartash and Houtan from continuing to work and being able to pay back the allegedly
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:51P
Cocaine found during traffic stop
The cocaine was valued at $175000 and was bound for Portland, law enforcement officials said. Two other men were arrested separately near Central Point after investigators determined that they were connected to the Portland delivery.
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:51P
Church-State Courage
Filing a church-state lawsuit often brings one into conflict with a majority religious presence in the community, which can mistakenly interpret that legal challenge as a threat to their religion or religious beliefs.
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:51P
Dalton PD: Suspect dragged officer during escape
DALTON, WHITFIELD COUNTY (WRCB) – Dalton Police need help finding a man they say dragged and injured a police officer during a DUI stop Saturday. An officer pulled over 31-year-old
Updated: 09/19/2011 03:51P