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New Mexico Deputies Ask 'Absurd' Questions
Law enforcement officers said they often ask absurd or out-of-the-ordinary questions during traffic stops to gauge the behavior of drivers. In the recent DWI trial for well-known attorney Ron Bell, the deputy who was at the scene testified that he
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:43A
House looks at gutting road-building, school-readiness, newspaper ad dollars
But the committee members did take exception to one small-dollar line item still left in: $393100 for legal advertising in newspapers that required by state law. Rep. Mitch Workman, R-Melbourne, said he wanted to see the money cut from the budget,
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:43A
Suit challenges SC sales tax exemptions
AP COLUMBIA — Two Columbia attorneys have filed a lawsuit claiming South Carolina's sales tax exemptions are unconstitutional. The State newspaper reported today that Cam Lewis and Dick Harpootlian say schoolchildren and homeowners are hurt by the lack
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:42A
Mark Your Calenders for April 6: NFL Players Get Their Hearing
They are also bringing an antitrust lawsuit with hundreds of millions of dollars in the mix as all this goes forward. The case first went to Judge Richard Kyle, who recused himself for unspecified reasons. Then it was reassigned to Judge Patrick Schilz
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:42A
'Lincoln Lawyer' character based on Gainesville attorney
He based the character on Dan Daly, another UF journalism grad who is now a federal criminal defense attorney in Gainesville — although the movie version has some distinct differences. “Even when I was younger, I didn't look like Matthew McConaughey,”
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:42A
Lawsuit: State sales tax exemptions unconstitutional
Two Columbia attorneys have filed a lawsuit claiming South Carolina's sales tax exemptions are unconstitutional. COLUMBIA, SC (AP) -- Two Columbia attorneys have filed a lawsuit claiming South Carolina's sales tax exemptions are unconstitutional.
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:42A
Lance Gima, Forensic Science Expert, to Work with Visualant
Starting in 1989 Lance spent 13 years establishing the DNA laboratory. As Director of the DNA Laboratory, Lance managed over 140 employees and was responsible for six programs involving DNA technology. In 2002, Lance was promoted to the position of
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:42A
Agriculture whistleblowers targeted in proposed bill
For example, years before the Agriprocessors meatpacking plant in Postville hit the national radar in 2008 in connection with immigration abuses, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals placed undercover investigators in the plant.
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:41A
Main jailed for knife attack on partner who called off wedding
He was found guilty of attempted murder by majority verdict last month following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. Today, Lord Kinclaven handed him a 14-year extended sentence, with 10 years to be served behind bars and four on licence after his
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:40A
Judge to rule on Borders request for more time to file its bankruptcy plan
AP NEW YORK - A judge on Tuesday will rule on whether Borders can have more time to determine how many additional stores it should close as it reorganizes under bankruptcy protection. Borders said in February, when it filed for Chapter 11
Updated: 03/15/2011 09:39A
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