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West Valley watches DUI sentencing
The defendant, Dana Brooks, (second to the left) sits next to Deputy Public Defender Dena Horton (middle) while Deputy District Attorney Kalin Johnson (far right) looks on. The courtroom was quiet. Except, it wasn'ta courtroom.
Updated: 03/15/2011 04:50P
Uncertainty remains regarding Georgia noncompete laws
The trial court issued an injunction in March 2010, enjoining Cox from using any Altus confidential information, soliciting Altus referral sources, and soliciting Altus employees. Cox appealed and also filed a claim under OCGA § 9-11-65 for wrongful
Updated: 03/15/2011 04:49P
Google Apps Inaccessible to Blind Students, Group Argues
New York University and Northwestern University recently adopted Google Apps for Education, transitioning their e-mail systems and collaborative tools into the Google-based cloud. The NFB contends that Google Apps "contains significant accessibility
Updated: 03/15/2011 04:48P
It Takes More Than the Luck of the Irish to Get Home Safely on St. Patrick's
That is why MADD Canada and Allstate Insurance Company of Canada are urging St. Patrick's Day partiers to plan ahead for a sober ride home. "As the Irish and the Irish-at-heart celebrate St. Patrick's Day, it is our sincere wish that everyone caps the
Updated: 03/15/2011 04:48P
NH bill would let parole board decide on release
The current law was recommended by the Council of State Governments Justice Center, which analyzed criminal justice data and explored ways New Hampshire could reduce crime and save state prison costs. Republicans criticized the law during the fall
Updated: 03/15/2011 04:47P
Federal Court Rules for Alabama Power in Long-Running Clean Air Case
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — A federal judge in Birmingham on Monday dismissed a long-running clean air lawsuit brought by the US Environmental Protection Agency against Alabama Power. The case related to maintenance work conducted
Updated: 03/15/2011 04:47P
Devon, Texas Billionaire Hit For $116M In Fraud Suit
The defendants raised several counterclaims against Noel, but they were either rejected by the jury, abandoned at trial or dismissed as a matter of law by the trial court, Harvey said. A Devon spokesman said Devon acquired Chief two years after the
Updated: 03/15/2011 04:46P
Devon, Texas Billionaire Hit For $116M In Fraud Suit
The defendants raised several counterclaims against Noel, but they were either rejected by the jury, abandoned at trial or dismissed as a matter of law by the trial court, Harvey said. A Devon spokesman said Devon acquired Chief two years after the
Updated: 03/15/2011 04:46P
Island Lake mayor sues trustees
Island Lake Mayor Debbie Herrmann on Tuesday filed a lawsuit to fight the village board's continuing efforts to erode her powers. Herrmann is seeking an injunction against four trustees — Donna O'Malley, Laurie Rabattini, John Ponio and
Updated: 03/15/2011 04:46P
GOP lawmakers make it clear they will order the attorney general to join
Republicans are making it clear they will send the governor a bill that aims to force the attorney general to join an ongoing lawsuit challenging the federal health care law. House Republicans heartily endorsed the plan Tuesday in an initial vote.
Updated: 03/15/2011 04:45P
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