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Ranbaxy hands over Volini business to Everest Brand Solutions
Ranbaxy has handed over the creative duties for its OTC (over the counter) pain relief brand Volini to Everest Brand Solutions. About eight agencies had taken part in the pitch process, which included Law & Kenneth, DDB Mudra and incumbent Saatchi
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:08A
Mass. firm on Orient express
Just days after Chinese competition drove California solar-panel maker Solyndra into bankruptcy despite $535 million in government loan guarantees, Westboro tech firm Boston-Power is shifting its focus to China.
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:08A
Law School among best for clinical learning
“You can do things like traffic court or work for library research.” While Dean Mazza said that he's unsure of how the new ranking will affect the University's School of Law, but hopes it appeals to prospective law students.
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:07A
Insurers drop 9/11 suit against Saudi Arabia
Less than two weeks after filing a federal lawsuit in Johnstown, a London-based group of insurers has dropped its claim that Saudi Arabia and several Saudi organizations should be held responsible for insurance claims related to the 9/11 terrorist
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:07A
Ga. pardons board issues no decision yet in Troy Davis case
“I believe the death penalty is the correct source of justice.” Outside the hearing, dozens of Davis' supporters hoisted a massive “Save Troy Davis” sign and formed a makeshift drum line at one entrance to the building.
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:07A
MacArthur 'genius' grant goes to DC activist who fights elder abuse
So she called Marie-Therese Connolly, a former Department of Justice lawyer who knew just what to say: The role of caregiver comes with a legal and moral obligation. And even though the son had said his 84-year-old mother, Ruby Wise, had wanted to die
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:06A
Briton's Dubai bridge death an accident, coroner rules
DUBAI // An inquest into the death of a British man who fell from an unfinished bridge in Dubai Marina in March has recorded a verdict of accidental death. Elliot Lintott, 27, died after walking through barriers on the bridge near the Habtoor Grand
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:06A
Air Canada, union talks break off; strike looms
Air Canada was pushed to the brink of bankruptcy two years ago, and it blamed heavy pension funding demands for its troubles. Its pension deficit is C$2.1 billion ($2.1 billion). The airline argues that it faces higher costs than its rivals,
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:06A
DA King: Perry record on immigration abysmal
Perry opposed an Arizona-style immigration law for his state, saying it “would not be the right direction for Texas.” Because it would turn police officers into immigration agents … (duh) a mindless talking point taken directly from La Raza.
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:05A
Kline's firing of a prosecutor at issue in hearing
A lawsuit by former Johnson County assistant prosecutor Jacquie Spradling contends Kline sexually discriminated against her in 2007 and fired her for complaining about it. Kline and other defendants contend the 15-year veteran was fired for issues such
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:05A