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Environmentalists accuse Kentucky mining company of faking data
The groups said they have taken the first step toward filing a lawsuit under the Clean Water Act regarding operations of the Bardstown-based company by putting it on notice and giving the company 60 days to respond. Copies of the notice of intent to
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:11P
Dutch truck driver's drugs trial begins
A DUTCH truck driver has gone on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for importing 5.6 million of heroin hidden in a shipment of flowers. Jan Stuurmann (41), Curran Ard, Athy, Co Kildare, has pleaded not guilty to five counts of possessing and
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:11P
The guiding principles that make Bill outstanding
As for the future, Bill, chairman of the Spinningfields Business Group, said he is excited about the Legal Services Act which will bring a wave of change to the profession. Bill said: "The Act is opening the doors for law firms to get involved in other
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:11P
LINFORD CHRISTIE IN 'DANGER' DRIVE TRIAL
A crown court trial date was set for July 18 at either Aylesbury or Amersham. The 1992 Olympic 100m gold medallist spoke only to confirm his name and deny the charge at a hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court. His address was given by the court as being in
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:11P
Federal judge hears case of wrongful imprisonment in Lee's Summit
Judge Nanette Laughrey is presiding over a lawsuit filed by businessman Ted White, who won a $16 million judgment against the city. Although the city agreed to pay the money, it reneged after its lawyer told the city council the payment would violate a
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:10P
WA lawmakers still have to face $5 billion deficit
(AP) — As the state struggles to climb out of the Great Recession, Washington lawmakers are focusing on cutting back, consolidating and creating jobs. Any proposal with a price tag attached is sure to receive extra scrutiny, and the catchphrase "get
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:10P
Urban Flats files for bankruptcy but stores open
By Sandra Pedicini, Orlando Sentinel Urban Flats (Orlando) LLC has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in federal court, but some restaurants remain open. Lori Shew, a former vice president at Urban Flats who resigned late last year,
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:09P
Police report: Cabrera had incident at steakhouse before arrest
Miguel Cabrera DUI arrest: The Florida state attorney's office today released a police video in Detroit Tiger Miguel Cabrera's Feb. 16 arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence and resisting an officer without violence.
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:09P
SC Supreme Court rules for Yemassee in Bindon Planation annexation suit
The SC Supreme Court this week dismissed a lawsuit against Yemassee for its 2006 annexation of the 1317-acre Bindon Plantation on the Pocotaligo River. The Supreme Court's decision filed Monday affirmed a Circuit Court's 2008 ruling
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:09P
Intense debate begins on immigrant tuition
Pinsky, who noted the law requires states to educate children of illegal immigrants from kindergarten through 12th grade, said the federal government has failed to adequately address illegal immigration policy. Whenever it does, he said, he doubted the
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:09P
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