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Ga. board rejects last-ditch clemency bid from Troy Davis 1 day before his
"Justice was finally served for my father," said Mark MacPhail Jr., who was an infant when his father was gunned down. "The truth was finally heard." Davis has captured worldwide attention after his supporters raised concerns that he was a victim of
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:21P
Not poor if you earn Rs 32 a day: Planning Commission
The Planning Commission filed the affidavit in pursuance of the May 14 order of the apex court bench of Justice Dalveer Bhandari and Justice Deepak Verma, which said that according to the expert group headed by Suresh Tendulkar at the price level of
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:21P
Settlement Reached in Canadian Music Industry "Pending Lists" Lawsuit
Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., Universal Music Canada Inc. and Warner Music Canada Co. have reached an agreement to pay songwriters and music publishers for outstanding "pending list" claims and to resolve a proposed class action lawsuit.
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:20P
FR case of detainee child fixed for October 6
Petitioner organization said there were serious instances of the plights of detainee children who are undergoing child abuse. It stated three children Siva (15), Ayseh Upashantha (15) and Daya Danushan (15) had allegedly undergone abuse at a Boys' Home
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:20P
Ex-housing chief sues Philly newspapers, says onslaught of stories defamed him
PHILADELPHIA - A fired Philadelphia housing chief has filed a libel lawsuit against the city's two largest daily newspapers. Former housing director Carl Greene's lawsuit says the newspapers' "abusive muckraking
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:20P
4 Megaloads Protesters Take Deal
All four, who are represented by Dana M. Johnson of the Northern Rockies Justice Center, have been ordered to pay $240 in fines and court costs, according to court records. The two still moving toward trial on the initial charges are William French,
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:20P
Tough Judge Gets a Tough Case: US vs. AT&T Goes to Court
There will also be some more modestly paid US Justice Department lawyers, including James Cole, Deputy Attorney General, and Sharis Pozen, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division. Judge Huvelle, an experienced jurist who sent
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:20P
$16 for a Muffin?! The Dept. Justice Conference Boondoggle
The Justice Department's Office of the Inspector General Tuesday released a report blandly titled "Audit of Department of Justice Conference Planning and Food and Beverage Costs." The menu may be tough to digest -- it's 148 pages, after all -- but
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:19P
Full Tilt Ponzi?
The Forbes piece is links to a previous story that explains the background: Full Tilt Poker did reach an agreement in April with the Justice Department that was supposed to help facilitate the return of funds to players who had large cash balances with
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:19P
Release of juror questionnaires sought in Chandra Levy case
The media organizations also want to have leverage to keep court proceedings open in future cases. The Justice Department acknowledges that the trial judge who handled the Levy case never should have offered "blanket promises of confidentiality" to
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:19P
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