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Federal judge in Birmingham dismisses clean air lawsuit against Alabama Power
A federal judge has dismissed a decade-old lawsuit against Alabama Power Co. that claimed the amount of air pollution coming from five of the company's coal-fired power plants increased after modifications were made
Updated: 03/15/2011 03:20P
Missing Woman's Husband Guilty of Murder
A St Joseph County jury deliberated for three hours before reaching their verdict and finding Stewart, 29, guilty of first-degree premeditated murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree premeditated murder. He now faces mandatory life prison terms on
Updated: 03/15/2011 03:20P
Personal Injury Solicitors: How to Select A Good One
In these cases, a personal injury solicitor may be needed. Here are some tips to help you in looking for a good one. You need to look for a personal injury solicitor who has a lot of experience in handling cases like these. An able attorney may be able
Updated: 03/15/2011 03:19P
Fahim, Sabauddin taken back to Uttar Pradesh
Fahim Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed were taken back to Uttar Pradesh after the Bombay High Court upheld the trial court''s order of acquitting them for want of evidence and prosecution''s failure to prove the case against them.
Updated: 03/15/2011 03:17P
U.S. FDIC proposes liquidation pecking order
WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - Creditors who help authorities liquidate a troubled financial firm would be among those paid off first among unsecured creditors, according to a proposal issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Updated: 03/15/2011 03:17P
U.S. FDIC proposes liquidation pecking order
WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - Creditors who help authorities liquidate a troubled financial firm would be among those paid off first among unsecured creditors, according to a proposal issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Updated: 03/15/2011 03:17P
National Group Weighs In On Chemical Lawsuit
(AP) -- A national lobbying group for the chemical industry wants a federal judge in West Virginia to tread lightly in a lawsuit over a deadly chemical stored at a Bayer CropScience plant, arguing his rulings could have nationwide implications.
Updated: 03/15/2011 03:16P
Tennessee Beatles tribute band owner sues Carnegie hobby band
By Pittsburgh Tribune-Review A Nashville businessman claims in a federal lawsuit filed today that a Carnegie-based Beatles tribute band is violating his GETBACK trademark. Jack Petrilla says in the lawsuit that he formed the Petrilla Band in the early
Updated: 03/15/2011 03:16P
Alabama lawmakers to consider tough immigration bill
AP A sweeping Arizona-style immigration law that would make it harder for illegal immigrants to get jobs or apply for government benefits is in position to come up for a vote in the Alabama House. The bill would cause employers to lose their business
Updated: 03/15/2011 03:14P
Birchwood Man Indicted for Perjury in a Civil Trial
The two count indictment charges Hafley with making false declarations in a federal civil lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in 2008 against the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Billy Long, and three deputies, in a case styled Linam v.
Updated: 03/15/2011 03:14P