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Hydro lawsuit cash will come back to Kenora
He expects the settlement payments, which are due June 30 but must first go to the law firm handling the lawsuit for deduction of fees and disbursement of court costs and taxes, will be available by fall for distribution to local agencies.
Updated: 03/08/2011 09:01A
Visy and Amcor settle box lawsuit
PACKAGING giant Amcor and the Pratt family's Visy group have settled the biggest class action in Australian history, striking a deal believed to be worth up to $150 million on the steps of the Federal Court in Sydney on the eve of a public and
Updated: 03/08/2011 09:01A
Prisoner legislation did not need to be rushed, say experts
It upheld an appeal by teenager Peter Cadder, who was convicted of assault based on evidence gained before he spoke to his solicitor. ember of the Law Society of Scotland's Criminal Law Committee, Raymond McMenamin said that guidelines set out by the
Updated: 03/08/2011 09:00A
Lombard Police Department Intern's Inspiration Rooted in Family
Since January, Grant has been participating in a program with the Lombard Police Department that has opened his eyes to law enforcement. He has learned about police record keeping, observed Du-Comm emergency calls, been educated about traffic safety
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:59A
Insufficient mutual fund regulation
Ten years ago there were only a handful of ethical funds in Sweden; today there are over a hundred and ethical investments are expected to continue grow. Nevertheless, in practice there are considerable problems with ethical fund management due largely
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:59A
Martin Scorsese Owes $2.85 Million In Taxes
A year later another $149437 demand was made, and last year the filmmaker faced a lawsuit for allegedly failing to pay $600000 to his jailed accountant Kenneth Starr. Scorsese has since settled his previous tax debt in full, according to Finance
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:59A
Corruption trial of former French President Jacques Chirac delayed
A FRENCH JUDGE HAS DELAYED the long-anticipated trial in which popular former French President Jacques Chirac is accused of corruption during his time as mayor of Paris. The case has already taken 16 years to get to court. The trial opened yesterday,
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:59A
Volunteer firefighters urge drivers to yield on roads
The Highway Traffic Act (HTA) allows firefighters to display green flashing lights when responding to emergencies to help drivers recognize an firefighter en-route to an emergency. The light does not give the drivers any privileges or exemptions under
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:57A
Judge rules against Northwestern Mutual in class action
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. breached its contracts with thousands of annuity holders when it unilaterally changed how dividends were paid on pre-1985 annuities, a judge has found.
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:56A
Morning Read: A Well-Connected Lawsuit and Contentious St. Pat's Parade
Peter King's Hearing: "The government has no business examining any peaceful religious group because a handful of adherents have broken the law." [Richard Cohen] Peter King's Hearing: Let parents of American Muslim soldiers testify.
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:56A
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