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Groups allege coal mining company faked 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 08:08P
A Forward Looking Decision in Civil Rights
The trial court had found that there was absolutely no evidence of intentional discrimination by the MTC but allowed a trial as to whether there was a disparate impact on minorities by the decision to favor rail investment over buses.
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:08P
Law journal vindicated in libel trial over book review
A law academic has failed in her bid to have a journal editor prosecuted for publishing a negative review of one of her books. Karine Calvo-Goller, a senior lecturer at the Academic Center of Law and Business in Israel, objected to a
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:08P
Another day without a verdict in Atlantic City voter-fraud trial
MAYS LANDING - The jurors in the Atlantic City voter-fraud trial ended their second day of deliberations without a verdict Wednesday. Atlantic City Councilman Marty Small and five others marked four months since their trial began on allegations that
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:06P
LEWIS HAMILTON UNHAPPY WITH CAR
By Daily Express Reporter LEWIS HAMILTON delivered a damning verdict on McLaren's latest car, saying it is not good enough to win this year's world title. Hamilton completed 57 laps and was fourth out of 11 cars in testing with his MP4-26,
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:05P
Lack of legal aid funding resonates across the province
At 54, Ellen Bayens has filled many roles: teacher, medical lab tech, wife and currently, a stay-at-home mother of two. These days, one challenge consumes her life. At the Victoria Law Courts, the Saanich woman is
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:05P
Edith Windsor Comments on Decision by the House of Representatives to Defend
Ms. Windsor, who shared four decades with her late spouse, Thea Spyer, filed a lawsuit against the federal government on November 9, 2010 for refusing to recognize their marriage. In the lawsuit, Ms. Windsor alleges that DOMA violates the equal
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:05P
Analyst: 'Smart Money' Says Blockbuster Will Liquidate
Pachter made the prediction March 9 when introducing the CFO of Coinstar — parent of Redbox and key beneficiary of a Blockbuster liquidation — during the Wedbush Securities Technology, Media & Telecommunications conference in New York.
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:05P
Critics say W.Va. House impeding intermediate court bill
On Wednesday, the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse issued press releases saying House leadership has brought the bill to a halt. The state Republican Party echoed those thoughts in a release late
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:05P
Lawyer who targets drunk drivers guilty of DWI
Bell's attorney argued there was no evidence Bell was incapable of driving. Bell was ordered to pay a fine and perform community service. He also must attend DWI school and use an interlock ignition device for one year.
Updated: 03/09/2011 08:05P
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