Latest Law News
Binay still most trusted top official
Compared to the May 2011 Ulat ng Bayan survey of Pulse Asia, all top officials, including Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, and Chief Justice Renato Corona, scored gains in their performance and trust ratings.
Updated: 09/20/2011 01:13A
Century No Longer Doubling Business Tax Rates
The Town of Century has made an about-face on plans to effectively double the town's business taxes, instead opting to charge the same rate as Escambia County. Century failed to update their business license regulations and fees as required by the
Updated: 09/20/2011 01:13A
Civil rights suit to proceed against University, Simmons
A recent federal court ruling will allow Joe Klunder '10 to go forward with a lawsuit against the University and President Ruth Simmons for alleged violations of his civil rights. The University had motioned for Klunder's civil rights claim,
Updated: 09/20/2011 01:13A
Kevin Wood, talks about the business, benefits and challenges of co-owning and
Kevin Wood is a pharmacist and co-owner at Broadway Prescription Shop in Cape Girardeau. Broadway Prescription Shop is a Cape Girardeau institution. Homer George opened the pharmacy at the corner of Broadway and
Updated: 09/20/2011 01:12A
Understanding health care reform
Although the health care reform law passed last year includes an individual mandate that people purchase insurance, there is no mandate that small businesses provide health insurance coverage to their employees.
Updated: 09/20/2011 01:12A
Crashes put focus on ATV safety
— Children 18 and younger are required to wear a helmet when riding an ATV on public land. While not illegal to go without one, adults are encouraged to wear a helmet. — Safety education certification is required of all riders 12 and older,
Updated: 09/20/2011 01:12A
Decatur OKs 3-district plan
With a 3-1 vote Monday, the plan that would evenly divide the city's population into three districts — and by doing so, dilute District 1's 60 percent black majority to 37 percent of the population — now goes to the US Department of Justice for
Updated: 09/20/2011 01:12A
Pentagon says military ready for gay ban repeal
1, 2009 file photo, Justice of the Peace Greg Trulson smiles after performing a wedding ceremony at Moose Meadow Lodge in Waterbury, Vt. Trulson will marry Navy Lt. Gary Ross and his partner in a ceremony at the lodge on Monday, Sept.
Updated: 09/20/2011 01:12A
Death penalty cheers strip away veneer of rectitude
No, this was downturned thumbs in a Roman arena, vengeance putting on airs of justice, the need to see someone die. People dress that need up in rags of righteousness and ethicality, but occasionally, the disguise slips and it shows itself for what it
Updated: 09/20/2011 01:11A
New: Georgia board considers high-profile inmate's 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 01:11A
Primary Categories