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Court: Merchants can't ask patrons for ZIPs
The decision came in a lawsuit against Williams-Sonoma Inc., whose clerk asked Jessica Pineda for her ZIP code several years ago. Pineda sued the company in
Updated: 02/10/2011 06:56P
Former NY Gov Mario Cuomo appointed as mediator in dispute between Mets, trustee
A federal bankruptcy judge in Manhattan appointed Cuomo on Thursday to serve as a mediator in a legal dispute between the Mets owners and the
Updated: 02/10/2011 06:56P
Judicial Raise Past-Due, Judge Rules Budget Says
Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Karen Murphy's decision says the state is “obligated” to increase the salaries of state Supreme Court justices,
Updated: 02/10/2011 06:56P
Danville Judge Candidate for Virginia Supreme Court Seat
was in Richmond Wednesday, before the Court of Justice Committees, as part of an interview process for the position.
Updated: 02/10/2011 06:56P
Brooklyn DA and Assistant Prosecutor Honored With Statewide Awards
In recognizing Swern, District Attorney Hynes said: “Anne has helped reshape the criminal justice system in our state…. For over 30 years she has taken on
Updated: 02/10/2011 06:56P
St. Louis hotel may move to foreclosure
On Monday, Chief US Bankruptcy Judge Barry S. Schermer lifted the stay on foreclosure proceedings that took effect when the owner of the Sheraton St. Louis
Updated: 02/10/2011 06:56P
Charges stayed in deadly Sask. blast
REGINA — Saskatchewan's Ministry of Justice has stayed charges against SaskEnergy in connection with a natural gas explosion that killed two men nearly
Updated: 02/10/2011 06:56P
Teens take computer, DVD system from house Thursday, police say
was contacted she identified her property. The teens were taken to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center on suspicion of burglary of a habitation.
Updated: 02/10/2011 06:55P
NBC29Mario Cuomo gets role in NY Mets Madoff mess
A federal bankruptcy judge in Manhattan appointed Cuomo on Thursday to serve as a mediator in a legal dispute between the Mets owners and the
Updated: 02/10/2011 06:54P
An unexpected moral victory for transgender, transsexual Canadians
It would prohibit discrimination on the basis of “gender identity” or “gender expression” in the workplace or elsewhere, and would amend the Criminal Code
Updated: 02/10/2011 06:54P