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Green movement outguns Gunns
Seventeen years later he was served with a writ as lead defendant in Gunns v Marr, Australia's biggest strategic lawsuit against public participation, or ''SLAPP'' suit. By then Gunns was a billion-dollar forestry behemoth run by the powerful Tasmanian
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:30A
Trial turns to war between barrister and judge
Since September their arguments have escalated, leading to two applications by the barrister, Naomi Hamilton, that the judge disqualify himself. Justice Stephen Norrish has refused twice, and in a lengthy ruling, criticised Ms Hamilton's conduct.
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:30A
California egg farmers ask to join Prop 2 lawsuit
The lawsuit seeks clarity on what Proposition 2 requires for egg-laying hen housing systems. The Association of California Egg Farmers ("ACEF"), a statewide industry trade association representing over 70 percent of California's egg farmers,
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:30A
WARRANT ISSUED
Li Han Tran, 32, was also listed to answer an allegation of failing to stop at the scene of an accident and causing death by driving a vehicle in Peckham High Street in July 15 last year. The hit and run incident allegedly led to the death of Nigel
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:29A
Sabre Defence sold for $5 million
Nashville-based gun manufacturer Sabre Defence fetched a $4.95 million bid in a bankruptcy auction Thursday. Alabama-based Manroy USA — which, according to The Tennessean, is a 2-year-old company with 15 employees — beat out industry giant Colt Defense
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:29A
Novell merger delayed by DOJ review
Novell Inc. (Nasdaq:NOVL) said a Department of Justice review of a major patent sale will take longer than expected, delaying the two-pronged deal that would lead to Novell's acquisition by Attachmate Corp. for $2.2 billion.
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:29A
Former St. Louis KV Pharmaceutical Executive Pleads Guilty in Oversized Drug
In March 2009, the Justice Department filed a civil suit against KV, Ethex and of their several senior executives, including Hermelin, asking the court to have the companies and the executive officers take immediate action to remedy problems.
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:29A
MPs call on insurance industry to tackle motor fraud
The House of Commons transport committee says wider access to justice should not provide a licence to make false personal injury claims under car insurance policies. Chairman Louise Ellman said: "The police made plain to the committee that 'staged
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:29A
MPs call on insurance industry to tackle motor fraud
The House of Commons transport committee says wider access to justice should not provide a licence to make false personal injury claims under car insurance policies. Chairman Louise Ellman said: "The police made plain to the committee that 'staged
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:29A
Business casual for blind justice
This was my chance to participate in a justice system of the people, by the people, for the people. I didn't even ask for a deferment. I was going against my instincts. I was stepping up to my civic duty enthusiastically...even if it was 7:30
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:29A
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