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Multiply and Conquer | Multiple Modes of Action is the Theme for New Corn
Verdict, powered by Kixor herbicide technology, from BASF, is a corn pre-emerge herbicide that can also be used in soybeans. Verdict offers broadleaf control in corn using multiple modes of action to manage resistance to glyphosate, ALS inhibitors and
Updated: 03/09/2011 12:45P
Second Circuit directs discovery of immigration status in NLRB proceeding to
Thereafter, the NLRB issued a Compliance Specification and Notice of Hearing before an administrative law judge ("ALJ") to determine the backpay due to the striking workers. At the time, Domsey raised the issue of the immigration status of the workers
Updated: 03/09/2011 12:45P
Illinois district court directs discovery into immigration status in personal
Zuniga countered that Illinois' workmen's compensation law allowed claims for lost wages regardless of immigration status, and that public policy thus barred the discovery sought by defendants. The Zuniga court, however, rejected Zuniga's arguments and
Updated: 03/09/2011 12:45P
DOJ challenges hospital's contracts with insurers in first monopolization case
On February 25, 2011, the US Department of Justice Antitrust Division filed its first monopolization case since 1999. DOJ, along with the Texas Attorney General, allege that United Regional Health Care System used
Updated: 03/09/2011 12:45P
Meet the New Gitmo; Same as the Old Gitmo
And ignore the concept of justice for those who are merely accused of terrorism, not actually guilty of it. There is nothing remotely just about any of this. Star chamber proceedings are the antithesis of justice.
Updated: 03/09/2011 12:45P
Justice For Henry: A Mother's Fight
The phone call no mother ever wants to receive. It happened to Katie Allison Granju on April 27, 2010 He did not want to die. 38 days later he was dead. Henry Granju died on May 31, 2010. He was only 18-years old. Here are the facts surrounding his
Updated: 03/09/2011 12:45P
Ex-fire chief pleads guilty in EMT fraud
Henry Michalski Jr., was sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty Tuesday in Salem Superior Court to perjury, attempted obstruction of justice and violating the state emergency service laws. Prosecutors say the 63-year-old former
Updated: 03/09/2011 12:44P
Health Care Related Bankruptcy Could Grow Nationally
MASSACHUSETTS (WAMC) - A new study finds that health care reform in Massachusetts has actually led to an increase in medically related bankruptcies in the state. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz reports that the authors fear national health
Updated: 03/09/2011 12:44P
North Carolina struggles to find jury for Edmonton man's murder trial
Court officials in Raleigh hope to have a jury soon in the trial of a Canadian man accused of killing his wife nearly three years ago. Bradley Cooper is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Nancy Cooper, who was reported missing July 12,
Updated: 03/09/2011 12:44P
Indifferent, indolent approach to life make Muslims vulnerable: Dr. Zafar
Meanwhile, it may be pointed out here that Justice Rajendar Sachar, who headed the Sachar Committee that prepared a status report on Muslims in India, had said: “There is no legal hurdle in creating the Indian Waqf Service”. The Art. 312 of the Indian
Updated: 03/09/2011 12:44P
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