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Wrongful Death Suit Filed over Fatal Crash
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a municipality in Washington after a fatal car accident stemming from a police chase. The woman that caused the crash was drunk. The lawsuit claims that the police were negligent in chasing the woman
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:33P
Feds Say Full Tilt Poker Site Raided Player Accounts in 'Ponzi Scheme'
The popular Full Tilt Poker website illegally raided player accounts to fund operations and make lavish payments to its owners, Justice Department lawyers said in a revised civil lawsuit filed in New York. Over four years, the company used $444 million
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:32P
Feds Say Full Tilt Poker Site Raided Player Accounts in 'Ponzi Scheme'
The popular Full Tilt Poker website illegally raided player accounts to fund operations and make lavish payments to its owners, Justice Department lawyers said in a revised civil lawsuit filed in New York. Over four years, the company used $444 million
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:32P
Judge Landrum denies Oros' motion
By Matt Burrowes, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com Laurel Leader-Call LAUREL — Justice Court Judge Billy Joe Landrum ruled against a motion Tuesday filed on behalf of alleged serial rapist Miguel Oros to have separate trials on each case.
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:32P
Troy Davis Denied Clemency One Day Before Controversial Execution
"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 04:32P
Amending justice
Now more than ever it is evident that courts serve ex post facto; when all other institutions fail to administer justice. Thus for example in Australia, the country's High Court intervened to annul the refugee swap agreement with Malaysia only after
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:31P
Ex-housing official sues Philadelphia newspapers
Former housing director Carl Greene's lawsuit says the newspapers' "abusive muckraking attacks" were designed partly to boost sales during the news company's bankruptcy. The lawsuit says The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News published
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:31P
Ex-housing official sues Philadelphia newspapers
Former housing director Carl Greene's lawsuit says the newspapers' "abusive muckraking attacks" were designed partly to boost sales during the news company's bankruptcy. The lawsuit says The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News published
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:31P
Attorney Had Conflict in Madoff Ponzi Case: SEC
Kotz is referring the matter to the US Justice Department. He said investigators should look into both Becker's role in recommending a method to calculate compensation for investors in Madoff's swindle, and his involvement in providing guidance on
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:31P
Attorney General's Office Will Dispute Roberts Oath Lawsuit
DETROIT -- The Michigan Attorney General's Office said it plans to challenge a lawsuit that questions the legal standing of Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Roy Roberts. Roberts is facing legal action over allegations he failed to
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:31P
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