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Lehman Drops Attempt for $11B From Barclays
14 ruling by US Bankruptcy Judge James Peck in Manhattan rejecting its claim that Barclays owed about $500 million for allegedly unpaid bonuses. “This is the start of them winding down the litigation,” said Chip Bowles, a bankruptcy lawyer at
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:53P
Lehman Drops Attempt for $11B From Barclays
14 ruling by US Bankruptcy Judge James Peck in Manhattan rejecting its claim that Barclays owed about $500 million for allegedly unpaid bonuses. “This is the start of them winding down the litigation,” said Chip Bowles, a bankruptcy lawyer at
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:53P
DigiNotar Dies From Certificate Hack Caper
DigiNotar filed for bankruptcy in a Netherland court on Monday, and its assets will be liquidated by a court-appointed trustee, said Vasco Data Security International, the Chicago company that purchased DigiNotar last January for $13.1 million.
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:53P
Okla. warden's wife convicted of aiding escapee
Bobbi Parker showed no reaction as the jury read the verdict shortly after noon. Randy Parker bowed his head and was comforted by family members. Prosecutors said they were pleased with the verdict. "We're just grateful for the work of the jury to
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:53P
Man Convicted of Killing Pregnant Wife & 2 Daughters Wants New Trial
In motions filed Wednesday, attorneys for Jeffrey MacDonald asked a federal court to consider the DNA test results that already exist and order a new trial. If not, the lawyers want permission to conduct new DNA testing in the case.
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:53P
MA mother outraged over DA's verdict for Boston police officers
I was in the stage of the process of healing me and my family until this sudden verdict came through Friday and it just opened the wound up even more so I am reliving it all over again. I wouldn't wish this upon my worst enemy.
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:52P
State Bar Encouraged By Chief Judge's Proposal To Raise The Age A Child Can Be
Under the law, a 13-year-old accused of murder can be charged as an adult. For other major violent felonies, the age of criminal responsibility begins at 14. The 77000-member New York State Bar Association is the largest voluntary state bar association
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:52P
US presidential candidate Mitt Romney touts Canadian immigration policy
Speaking at a town hall meeting in Miami Wednesday, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney praised Canada's immigration laws saying the US should study this country's policies.
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:52P
Water Fluoridation Injury Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court
Now, after this year's admission by federal officials that fluorides are causing increasing amounts of fluorosis, an era of fluoride personal injury and toxic tort litigation appears poised to begin with the recent filing of [this] precedent-setting
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:51P
Water Fluoridation Injury Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court
Now, after this year's admission by federal officials that fluorides are causing increasing amounts of fluorosis, an era of fluoride personal injury and toxic tort litigation appears poised to begin with the recent filing of [this] precedent-setting
Updated: 09/21/2011 04:51P