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Ecuador ruling disappoints Chevron
The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in New York reversed a February lower-court decision, moving the 18-year legal fight in the Ecuadorans' corner. Chevron, in a statement, said it was "disappointed" the trial could move ahead but said it was
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:29A
How Can the National Rights of Palestinians be Achieved? UN to Vote on "Statehood"
This turning to the UN – an imperialist dominated body - reflects the bankruptcy of the Palestinian leadership, having failed in their previous strategies and facing a desperate population. They weakly argue that UN recognition will increase their
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:29A
Does the Constitution Protect Flashing Headlights?
But Rich Roberts, spokesman for the International Union of Police Associations, told Florida Today that headlight flashers interfere with laws designed to keep motorists safe. “Warning oncoming traffic that there are law enforcement officers ahead
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:28A
Oracle's Patent War vs. Google: Is a Settlement Near?
Oracle's Larry Ellison and Google's Larry Page spent Monday in closed session before magistrate Paul Grewal in US District Court in San Jose, Calif. Grewal ordered them back until Sept. 30 to try to hammer out a deal before trial of Oracle's alleged
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:28A
Jo Yeates murder suspect Vincent Tabak appears in court
Vincent Tabak, 33, spoke only to confirm his name at the 27-minute pre-trial hearing at Bristol Crown Court. Miss Yeates's parents David and Teresa attended the hearing, arriving at the court accompanied by two police officers.
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:28A
'IN GOD WE TRUST' BANISHED FROM CLASSROOM IN SAN DIEGO
The case was decided in Johnson's favor when it was before a trial judge, but the appellate panel reversed the decision. "The three-judge panel's rationale in allowing the Tibetan prayer flags and references to other religious while outlawing America's
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:28A
Greece vows to cut state jobs to meet lenders expectations
Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos will discuss austerity plans with EU and IMF inspectors at 5 pm (London time), his office said. Greek government officials said a first call yesterday had been "productive and substantive" and they expected to
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:28A
Cellular South Files Lawsuit Against AT&T over T-Mobile Takover
The lawsuit has been filed as a related case to both the Department of Justice (and seven state Attorneys General) and the Sprint Nextel antitrust litigation against the proposed transaction. Cellular South's complaint states that AT&T's proposed
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:28A
Cellular South Files Lawsuit Against AT&T over T-Mobile Takover
The lawsuit has been filed as a related case to both the Department of Justice (and seven state Attorneys General) and the Sprint Nextel antitrust litigation against the proposed transaction. Cellular South's complaint states that AT&T's proposed
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:28A
First-degree murder suspect waives preliminary inquiry
If the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia approves fixing a special jury term, Greenwood could stand trial in Kentville beginning April 4, 2012. Greenwood's due course remand will continue until the trial begins and he is entitled to
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:27A
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