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Fight over proposed NYC mosque continues in court
The American Center for Law and Justice and a former city firefighter have sued the city, arguing that the Landmarks Preservation Commission was influenced by the Bloomberg administration in its decision. In Manhattan state Supreme Court on Tuesday,
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:27A
Bill aids bail bond business, costs taxpayers money
There is nothing remotely judicious about a pretrial release bill that would punish taxpayers to enrich the bail bond industry. Senate bill 372 is a blatant attempt to generate more business for bail bondsmen -- regardless of the consequences on law
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:26A
NFL shutdown is no surprise
But it could wind up with more than the owners if an antitrust lawsuit -- filed by a group of stars including Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees -- succeeds. That would be little consolation to fans, particularly young ones who have no
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:26A
Immigration bill on House agenda for lawmakers' return
Entertainment News from AP MONTGOMERY, AL (WBRC) - A sweeping immigration law similar to Arizona's controversial legislation could come up for a vote in the Alabama House. The bill would strip the business licenses of those businesses that knowingly
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:24A
Rotonda golf course bought in foreclosure sale
Pinemoor Golf was owned by Gary Wapinski, who attempted to develop the property during the boom and ended up filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August 2007. Court records filed by Pinemoor Golf state the bankruptcy was caused in part by
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:22A
Locked-out players have new playbook
Leber isn't reading "Lawsuits for Dummies" or watching A Few Good Men to get acquainted with the nuances, but he is consulting agents and lawyers and doing research on the Internet. "As one of the player reps for the team, I'm keeping in contact with
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:21A
Solomon properties sold for $735000 12:00 am
Once the financial transactions are completed on the auctioned property, the new owners will be responsible for paying delinquent taxes. New Horizon Capital Investment LLC and Dawn Cummings Solomon owe the town of Norway more than $45000 in outstanding
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:21A
Contempt: Judge summons Inspector-General – The Punch
Justice Ajoke Adepoju of an Abuja High Court has summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Hafiz Ringim, to explain why he should not be committed to prison for disobedience to court orders. The judge had threatened to send the IG to prison
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:21A
Officer who killed bank suspect, 17, involved in 2 past shootings
In 2005, Rendon shot and killed a pit bull as he and another officer were trying to evict a man from his apartment, according to a federal lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union. A judge eventually dismissed the suit.
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:20A
Kenny Slashes Ministerial Transport And Staffing
Under the new proposals, Garda drivers and State cars will be retained only for the President, the Taoiseach, the Tnaiste and the Minister for Justice and Equality for security reasons. Ministers, together with the Ceann Comhairle and the Attorney
Updated: 03/16/2011 07:20A