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Thriving theatre group faces bankruptcy threat
The theatre group pays rent on the building, which is owned by Copeland Homes and has a full repair lease on it which means they are responsible for general repairs. But they are not sure if that includes major structural work such as the roof.
Updated: 03/09/2011 11:45A
Court roles for pupils
Over 400 schools across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are to take part in the Citizenship Foundation's Magistrates' Court Mock Trial Competition. The local heats are being held at Kendal Magistrates' Court tomorrow. This year's case deals with
Updated: 03/09/2011 11:45A
Recognizing Shame On International Agunah Day
On the surface, we have a clash between precepts of democracy and Jewish law. It is a biblical injunction, d'oraita, that a man must give his wife a get willingly in order for the divorce to take place. So, according to Torah law, a man can divorce his
Updated: 03/09/2011 11:45A
Dynegy warns on bankruptcy, shares edge lower-UPDATE 2
NEW YORK, March 9 (Reuters) - Dynegy Inc warned it could seek bankruptcy protection if it is unable to amend or replace its existing loan facility, the latest twist in the power company's bumpy effort to restructure itself. Investors seemed to mostly
Updated: 03/09/2011 11:43A
Debbie Hanlon Booted from MNL Board
MNL by-laws state a person who files for bankruptcy cannot sit on the board. Hanlon says she really enjoyed working the organization and hopes they will revisit the by-law because she believes it is unfair. She says personal situations and details
Updated: 03/09/2011 11:43A
Debbie Hanlon Booted from MNL Board
MNL by-laws state a person who files for bankruptcy cannot sit on the board. Hanlon says she really enjoyed working the organization and hopes they will revisit the by-law because she believes it is unfair. She says personal situations and details
Updated: 03/09/2011 11:43A
Walsh's damages fight rests on 'innocence' ruling
A west Belfast man fighting for compensation after his conviction for having explosives was overturned must wait until Britain's highest court delivers a verdict on the standard of innocence, judges have said. Christy Walsh's legal challenge against
Updated: 03/09/2011 11:38A
Medical Bills Might Not Be Brought Down by Healthcare Reforms: Study
A study carried out by researchers in Massachusetts has reported that people covered under insurance were not able to improve medical debts. The report has already appeared in the publication known s the American Journal of Medicine that has looked at
Updated: 03/09/2011 11:36A
Republican bill enslaves illegals
The ostensible premise of the proposed law is that by taking away the source of jobs, the incentive to cross into the US illegally is removed. From a legal standpoint, this bill is a hollow proposal. There are already federal laws that prohibit
Updated: 03/09/2011 11:35A
Milwaukee archbishop apologizes for sex abuse cases
Archbishop Jerome Listecki used the six-minute message to explain the archdiocese's decision last week to file for bankruptcy protection, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. The archdiocese says it took the step because pending sexual-abuse
Updated: 03/09/2011 11:33A