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Tenure extension: Supreme Court holds the ace
He nevertheless maintains there is the need to review the verdict. This is a follow-up to our last week story on tenure elongation. THE RECENT pronouncement by Justice Adamu Bello of the Federal High Court, Abuja on tenure elongation for five state
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:36P
Iraq war veteran suing over 'The Hurt...
Sarver, a bomb disposal expert who served in the Iraq war filed a lawsuit against the makers of the film "The Hurt Locker." (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, file) This form is NOT used for emailing the article to a friend. The Moose Jaw Times Herald is not
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:35P
Senate bill would make it harder to sue auto makers for safety defects
TALLAHASSEE -- The Florida Senate voted Wednesday to shield automakers from some injury-lawsuit payouts in wrecks where a defective part may have caused an injury. The bill, which is retroactive,
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:34P
Banker Gets 180 Days In Jail For Third DUI
Dahir's attorney, Steve Lefler told the court Dahir is "naturally humbled and has accepted the situation he's in." Dahir's mother listened intently as Lefler said Dahir is "dealing with his demons" and that since his incarceration nearly three weeks
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:34P
Banker Gets 180 Days In Jail For Third DUI
Dahir's attorney, Steve Lefler told the court Dahir is "naturally humbled and has accepted the situation he's in." Dahir's mother listened intently as Lefler said Dahir is "dealing with his demons" and that since his incarceration nearly three weeks
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:34P
Revillame bucks ABS CBN's plea for summary ruling
In his opposition dated March 9, Revillame asked Judge Santiago Arenas, of QC Regional Trial Court Branch 217, to deny the network's Feb. 16, 2011 motion for a summary ruling. “Contrary to the claims of defendant ABS-CBN, there is no ground for the
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:34P
David Ball on Damages
Some of the very best personal injury lawyers still rely on their gut when making decisions as to how to approach trials. But even if you are a "go with your gut" personal injury lawyer, having a little bit of science and psychology behind you is a
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:34P
MBIA policyholder group files appeal brief against restructuring
Banks such as Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of America and HSBC have sought to overturn the split of MBIA made with then-New York State Insurance Department superintendent Eric Dinallo's approval. The plaintiffs claim that through MBIA's self-described
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:33P
Traffic crackdown begins tomorrow
The increased enforcement is part of the special Traffic Enforcement Program, a statewide project to help change driver behavior and encourage motorists to obey traffic laws. Police will be emphasizing slowing down, buckling up and driving sober.
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:33P
Clearer property rights for Europe's 16 million international couples
conflict of law rule (common habitual residence of the spouses at the time of marriage), whereas it is governed by Hungarian substantive law under the Hungarian conflict of law rule (common habitual residence of the spouses at the time of divorce).
Updated: 03/16/2011 03:33P
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