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Zambia: Expedite justice – Judge Makungu
Kitwe High court Judge Catherine Makungu has urged state prosecutors to hasten the clearance of criminal cases so that they reduce on the number of people being reminded in prison for a long period. Judge Makungu says it was against the laws of Zambia
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:25A
• Warren County prosecutor, freeholders reach agreement on vacant staffing
County officials need to consider the quality of justice being provided to the citizens, Shelton said. "If we don't have those positions, freeholders, we are not going to be able to do the job that we all want to do," Shelton said.
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:24A
Police swoop on Charlie Sheen's Beverly Hills mansion in 'pre-planned raid'
Police have swooped on Charlie Sheen's Los Angeles home in what is being described as a pre-planned raid. The LAPD and other law enforcement agencies have converged at his house, located in a gated community in Beverly Hills.
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:24A
Mayoral candidates' legal careers offer clues to their approach to government
Over several decades Mike Burke, a development attorney, and Sly James, a personal injury lawyer, have earned millions of dollars in fees for themselves or their law firms, money that in some cases has come from
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:23A
Mayoral candidates legal careers offer clues to their approach to government
The lawyer Burke replaced, Phil Kusnetzky, says he doesn't think the switch was improper — but it was political. “It was anticipated because of the nature of politics,” he said. Barnes said she was not involved in Burke's selection.
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:23A
Special Report: The Macau Connection
The former chief of Macau operations is suing Sands, and his description of unsavory business dealings in the lawsuit has touched off a criminal investigation. Earlier this month, the company acknowledged it had received a subpoena for documents
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:23A
Special Report: The Macau Connection
The former chief of Macau operations is suing Sands, and his description of unsavory business dealings in the lawsuit has touched off a criminal investigation. Earlier this month, the company acknowledged it had received a subpoena for documents
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:23A
Special Report: The Macau Connection
The former chief of Macau operations is suing Sands, and his description of unsavory business dealings in the lawsuit has touched off a criminal investigation. Earlier this month, the company acknowledged it had received a subpoena for documents
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:23A
Roche Drug Trial Witness Dennehy Says Actor's Loss a 'Tragedy'
That case was a retrial of an earlier verdict overturned by appellate judges. In August, a New Jersey appellate court also overturned a $10.5 million Accutane verdict against the company on an evidentiary issue. Roche has won dismissals of Accutane
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:23A
Roche Drug Trial Witness Dennehy Says Actor's Loss a 'Tragedy'
That case was a retrial of an earlier verdict overturned by appellate judges. In August, a New Jersey appellate court also overturned a $10.5 million Accutane verdict against the company on an evidentiary issue. Roche has won dismissals of Accutane
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:23A