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Burge Due In Prison Wednesday
Burge was sentenced in January on charges of obstruction of justice and lying about the torture of suspects. The former police commander leaves behind at least six still-pending federal civil cases against him, ramping up the $30 million the city
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:04P
CAFOs win EPA lawsuit over Clean Water Act permits
Livestock and dairy organizations hailed a March 15 federal court ruling in New Orleans that is expected to rein in federal permit requirements for confined animal feeding operations. The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that EPA cannot require
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:03P
Former Justice John Wallace of Washington Township to deliver commencement
A former associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court will deliver the keynote address at Camden County College's commencement on May 21. John E. Wallace Jr., who served on the state Supreme Court from 2003
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:03P
MADD Honors Police Officers In Drunk Driving Battle
Mothers Against Drunk Driving held it's annual law enforcement recognition awards in Riverside on Tuesday afternoon. More than 500 Riverside County officers ,representing the sheriff's department, California Highway Patrol and local police departments,
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:03P
CSC grad is new State Patrol assistant superintendent
He is a graduate of Chadron State College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. "The candidates for Lt. Colonel all possessed excellent qualities," said Colonel David Sankey. "Tom is a proven leader, both in the field as a Troop
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:02P
Overland Police Settle Suit Over Man's Death
(AP) - The St. Louis County town of Overland has agreed to a $1.2 million settlement of a lawsuit over the death of a man who died after falling down stairs during an argument with police. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Overland's insurance
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:02P
UK court gives Tchenguiz brothers go ahead for damages claim against Iceland's
Justice Michael Burton on Wednesday dismissed a so-called strike-out action by Kaupthing against the legal challenge brought by tycoons Vincent and Robert Tchenguiz, paving the way for a full hearing. The brothers have turned to the British courts
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:02P
Judge allows Tchenguiz bank claims
The decision was announced by Mr Justice Burton, sitting in London. His decision means that claims by the Tchenguiz Family Trust and the Tchenguiz Discretionary Trust against the bank can continue. The judge, who dismissed "strike out" applications by
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:02P
Yaz Attorneys Propose Extension of Discovery and Trial Schedule
On Monday, attorneys representing plaintiffs who have filed a Yaz lawsuit, Yasmin lawsuit or Ocella lawsuit against Bayer filed a motion in federal court to extend deadlines for the discovery process, which would push back the first Yaz and Yasmin
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:02P
Utah governor signs Arizona-like immigration law
SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Utah's governor on Tuesday signed a package of immigration laws including one that would allow a police crackdown on illegal immigrants similar to Arizona's attempt last year. The laws, approved by Utah's
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:01P
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