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US victim's parents sue Israel
The parents of an American victim of Israeli settlement activities in occupied Palestine have filed a lawsuit against the Israelis responsible for their daughter's death in 2003. Rachel Corrie's parents, Craig and Cindy, are pursuing a trial in an
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:57A
Can complete Satyam audit probe in 3 months after verdict: ICA
MUMBAI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today said it expects to complete the investigation against the auditors of Satyam Computers in three months from the day the Delhi High Court , where the case is being heard, gives a final
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:56A
Supreme Court reserves verdict in Prajapati encounter killing
PTI The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a plea for a CBI probe into Tulsiram Prajapati's killing by the Gujarat police who was stated to be an eyewitness in the fake encounter death of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife Kauser Bi
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:56A
Revanped citizenship guide still light on gay content
who enjoy the full protection of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil marriage” has been added to a section entitled diversity. “One paragraph is better than no paragraph, I suppose,” says NDP immigration critic Olivia Chow.
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:56A
Bacardi to protect trademark rights to Havana Club brand in Spain
In a brief filed with the High Court earlier in March 2011, Bacardi Limited asked the Spanish Supreme Court for clarification of some aspects of its ruling where the High Court recognized the respect of Spanish law for fundamental rights violated by an
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:56A
The Daily Docket: Former Taylor Bean President Pleads Guilty In Fraud Case
Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review story here. Also in today's DBR, Local Insight Media Holdings Inc. wants to pay bonuses to its top executives and several dozen support staffers while it reorganizes under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection,
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:55A
DeLeo proposes major Trial Court reform
DeLeo said CJAM and Trial Court judges would still be responsible for functions like judicial assignments, training and discipline. The Democrat from Winthrop confirmed that he had reached out to Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:55A
Valeant, SEC settle over alleged Biovail fraud
NEW YORK, March 15 (Reuters Legal) - Canada's Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc has settled a civil lawsuit brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission accusing its predecessor company Biovail Corp of accounting fraud.
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:55A
Ask the Trooper - March 15, 2011
This week Trooper Hammons answered the following questions, watch the video to find out the answers. 1.) Does the law require a vehicle to move to the left lane for merging traffic 2.) Is it true that you must say your alphabet back-wards for a DWI
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:54A
University debate focuses on divorce and the common good
No-fault divorce reduces domestic violence and female suicides, according to research quoted by family law expert Ruth Farrugia at a University debate today. She gave the keynote speech about the different types of divorce around the world,
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:53A