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Small claims lawsuit against New Bern mayor dismissed
A small claims lawsuit brought against New Bern Mayor Lee Bettis was dismissed Tuesday after the magistrate said the case was already tried in the press. Magistrate Cedric Hargett called the plaintiff, Clarence Monroe, before him and said he was not
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:50P
Judge Pushes Back Hearing on Wis. Union Bill Suit
(AP) - A judge says no one should expect a quick ruling in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's contentious collective bargaining law. Secretary of State Doug La Follette says he plans to publish the law on March 25. But Dane County Executive Kathleen
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:50P
Have You Driven A Ford Lately?
Well, Ford was the only one of the Big Three to avoid government-sponsored bankruptcy in 2008, while rivals General Motors and Chrysler received billions in bailouts. The Ford payout was – according to a company spokesperson – “an indication of the
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:50P
Ala. woman claims hand warmer burned her
The lawsuit claims Self was using the hand warmers on Feb. 5 while working as an athletic trainer. She says she put a warmer in her pocket and heard a pop, felt searing pain, and realized the warmer had ignited. The suit says she suffered third-degree
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:49P
Looking at the NFL lockout from a strategy perspective
Chris (Orlando) Q. Mike, how does the fact that Tom Brady is so actively participating in the players lawsuit impact his relationship with Robert Kraft? Or is Tom really not participating that much and this is just a situation where the media is
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:49P
Mass. Fishermen Launch Lawsuit Over Federal Fishing Regulations
A federal judge in Boston hears arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit against the federal government over federal fishing regulations. The lawsuit, brought by the cities of Gloucester and New Bedford, argues the government's new catch management system is
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:47P
Prisoner saves $11000 but state wants it to cover jail stay
The department has tried to seize inheritances and awards from personal-injury cases, said James Chapman, a Chicago lawyer who has represented prisoners in such claims. A Will County judge ordered Hawkins to pay but also prevented the Corrections
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:47P
Law enforcement and court records
Fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle – first offense. Fined $150. -Cote, Charlie R.; 32. Selling or providing alcoholic beverages to person under 21 years. Fined $100 and 180 days in jail with 180 days suspended. -Miller, Beau H.; 23.
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:47P
Alleging Refi Scam, AG Sues California Entity
According to the lawsuit, Meredian contacted borrowers and pretended to be their current mortgage company, and then extracted thousands of dollars in fees for refinancing services that it did not deliver. “Meredian targeted homeowners struggling in the
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:47P
City planning must factor in immigrant and other low-wage workers
Despite being a leading force against bilingual education in California in the 1990s, Unz puts his Harvard and Stanford educational background to some good use by closely examining the nuances of crime rates in the United States.
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:46P
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