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Ella Bully-Cummings walks into a federal courthouse Wednesday in Detroit.
DETROIT - Detroit's former police chief says she never intentionally purged e-mail related to the investigation of a slain stripper. Ella Bully-Cummings testified Wednesday in federal court. Lawyers for the family of Tamara Greene believe missing
Updated: 03/09/2011 02:28P
New Jersey court dismisses sports betting lawsuit
A lawsuit to overturn the federal ban on sports betting in the state of New Jersey was dismissed in US District Court today. One of the senators that filed the suit claimed it was unconstitutional that four states – Nevada, Oregon, Delaware and Montana
Updated: 03/09/2011 02:28P
Blockbuster Noteholders Icahn, Monarch, Oppose Liquidation
March 9 (Bloomberg) -- Blockbuster Inc. note holders who are also lenders to the company in bankruptcy said they support the sale and oppose the liquidation motion. The group, which calls itself a “steering group” includes Icahn Capital
Updated: 03/09/2011 02:28P
Mel Gibson: Plea Deal Details
Gibson's lawman Blair Berk told press, "I know from almost 20 years as a criminal defense lawyer that sometimes justice can come for a client at too high a personal price. That is particularly so for Mel, whose right to due process can only be
Updated: 03/09/2011 02:27P
Stella Marris Owner Files Lawsuit
The owner of a Cordova restaurant has filed a lawsuit regarding a compensated dance permit for the business amid speculation that it could be turned into a strip club. According to the Memphis Daily News , Stella Marris owner and adult entertainment
Updated: 03/09/2011 02:27P
Mom Talk: Tantrums
Patch The Mom Council's verdict on tantrums: Every kid has them and there isn't one common solution to treat them. We've all had our times of sheer embarrassment and moments where we could've handled things better, but it doesn't mean we're bad moms
Updated: 03/09/2011 02:27P
Mel Gibson Cops A Plea & Won't Be Going To Jail Over Violent Throwdown With Ex!
Mel's lawyer confirmed the news by releasing the following statement: "I know from almost 20 years as a criminal defense lawyer that sometimes justice can come for a client at too high a personal price. That is particularly so for Mel, whose right to
Updated: 03/09/2011 02:27P
Middleboro construction firm files for bankruptcy protection
Bay State Construction Services of Middleboro, Mass., filed Tuesday under Chapter 7 of the US bankruptcy code, which usually involves liquidation. Bay State listed assets of $505000 and liabilities of $1.5 million. The company was registered as a
Updated: 03/09/2011 02:26P
Lubbock lawyer sues state regulators, makes First Amendment claims
Entertainment News from AP By James Clark - email LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - A Lubbock attorney is suing the Texas Department of Insurance saying state regulators are violating the First Amendment of the US Constitution. John Gibson filed suit in Lubbock
Updated: 03/09/2011 02:26P
OK insurance commissioner seeks return of millions of dollars to failed company
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak has accused the president and chief financial officer of a troubled insurance company of siphoning millions of dollars from the insurer's coffers and concealing its insolvency through a series
Updated: 03/09/2011 02:26P