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SEC wins insider trading trial
The Commission prevailed in an insider trading case, winning a jury verdict determining that Vinayak Gowrish violated Exchange Act
Updated: 02/08/2011 01:08P
Seventh Circuit permits combined FLSA and state-law wage class actions
The Court decided such claims can be litigated in a single lawsuit. Ervin was a case of tip pooling among certain employees at an Outback Steakhouse,
Updated: 02/08/2011 01:08P
Justice Department reviewing request by 13 states for help finding scarce
The Justice Department says it's reviewing a request by 13 states looking for the government's help obtaining supplies of a scarce execution drug.
Updated: 02/08/2011 01:07P
Feds OK closed congressional primary
The US Justice Department has approved Louisiana's return to the open primary system for congressional elections, the state's elections chief said Tuesday
Updated: 02/08/2011 01:07P
Lawsuit to be filed alleging sex assault at spa
The lawsuit is expected to be filed by the end of the afternoon Tuesday. The resort could not be reached for comment following this late breaking
Updated: 02/08/2011 01:07P
Would-Be Guam Governor Loses Election Challenge
"No evidence was introduced of misconduct, fraud or abuse of discretion, such as a conspiracy that would threaten justice and democracy," Justice Robert
Updated: 02/08/2011 01:07P
Montreal cabbie says fines are discriminatory
He adds he's been driving a taxi for 44 years and has never been in an accident, or heard a complaint from a rider. A verdict in the case is expected next
Updated: 02/08/2011 01:07P
Montreal cabbie says fines are discriminatory
He adds he's been driving a taxi for 44 years and has never been in an accident, or heard a complaint from a rider. A verdict in the case is expected next
Updated: 02/08/2011 01:07P
Opponents of illegal immigration bill rally at state capitol
If made law, the bill would allow police to arrest people on trespassing charges if they are found to be in the US illegally. Some at the rally admitted
Updated: 02/08/2011 01:06P
Jury selection begins in trial of Pa. Sen. Orie
Orie allegedly used her taxpayer-funded staff to perform campaign and fundraising worker for herself and a third sister, Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie
Updated: 02/08/2011 01:06P