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Commentary by Janice Ayres: The proof is in the pudding
After Judge Todd Russell decided in a lawsuit filed by Republicans to narrow the field from 12 who wanted to run, to one for the CD2 seat, the election was already over. With 30000 more Repub licans registered than Democrats, any Republican they
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:05A
Why won't the Lib Dems defend legal aid?
One activist, lawyer and campaigner for civil justice said it seemed that all of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) cuts were falling on legal aid, virtually abolishing it, and that the bill 'could not be further from the party's policy'.
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:04A
LLCs protect personal assets, speaker says
Speaking to 21 members and guests of the WCCPA Thursday, Knust drew from 10 years of law practice, 28 years of the bench, a stint teaching business law and real estate appraisal at Drury University and personal experience as an incorporated seed stock
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:04A
Lawsuit accuses Mobile County system of assigning principals to schools by race
By Brendan Kirby, Press-Register View full sizeJOHN DAVID MERCER/Staff PhotographerA federal lawsuit accuses the Mobile County school system of assigning principals to schools based on their race. MOBILE, Alabama — A lawsuit by 7 former principals
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:03A
Settlement In SweeTango Apple Lawsuit
A lawsuit challenging the University of Minnesota's exclusive licensing deal for its hot-selling SweeTango apple is ending with a victory for the school and the orchard in charge of marketing the variety nationwide.
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:03A
Last 9/11 wrongul death lawsuit settled
The last wrongful death lawsuit remaining from the 9/11 terrorist attacks was settled on Monday - just after the ten year anniversary of the fall of the World Trade Center. The last wrongful death lawsuit remaining from the 9/11 terrorist attacks was
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:03A
The last wrongful death law suit from 9/11 is resolved
New York (CNN) -- As the celebrations memorializing the 10th anniversary of 9/11 became echoes, the last of 85 wrongful-death lawsuits stemming from the attacks were resolved Monday, court records showed.
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:02A
Law Talk: Who gets a free lawyer?
I have enjoyed reading the "Law talk" column over the past few weeks and think it's a great addition online and in print. The criminal justice system has so many interesting facets, and rarely are things understandable to the everyday person.
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:02A
Authorities: technology is driving increase in wrecks
By High Point Enterprise HIGH POINT (MCT) — As new technology like the tablet PC, smart phones and MP3 players spread to nearly every spectrum of the population, some pedestrians and drivers are paying more attention to apps, games and music and
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:02A
China's Policies Fueling 'Growing Frustrations,' Locke Says
Locke, 61, a former governor of Washington from 1997 to 2005, also represented the state in Congress from 1982 to 1993. From 2005 to 2008, he was a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, a business and litigation law firm that represents clients in the
Updated: 09/20/2011 07:01A
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