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Clerk Threatens Lawsuit Over TA Scuffle
Rosenstock states in the tort claim “if this matter cannot be resolved,” he will file a lawsuit against Olson's employer, the state Public Safety Department, on behalf of Morales in state District Court in Tierra Amarilla. The tort claim does not cite
Updated: 03/17/2011 01:03P
Senate committee delays foreclosure mediation bill again
The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed voting on a bill that would authorize bankruptcy courts to establish a mediation program in foreclosure cases nationwide. It is the second delay in as many months. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (DR.
Updated: 03/17/2011 01:03P
Excerpts from recent Texas editorials
Rick Perry's alternate reality: Blame schools for teacher job cuts It was a classic Perry bomb: Officials in Austin aren't to blame if public school teachers lose their jobs amid state budget cuts, Gov. Rick Perry recently said.
Updated: 03/17/2011 01:02P
Public can provide input on redistricting, school budget
The Board of Supervisors, which has four seats up for grabs in the November, will make the final call on which plan to submit to the US Department of Justice for approval. Superintendent Michael McPherson unveiled his proposed $57.9 million budget for
Updated: 03/17/2011 01:02P
Criminal Element: Ill. Democrat Was Convicted Felon Before Being Elected
A law enforcement agency told the Institute that the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer indicates that Rita was arrested for bribery and DUI in Nevada. According to court documents obtained by the Illinois Policy Institute,
Updated: 03/17/2011 01:02P
Page-turner confirms most folks' suspicion of a 'self-hating Uncle Tom'
Along the way, and for several years, I was the not-so-secret lover of a sitting Supreme Court Justice who has recently published his own memoir… His name is Clarence Thomas.” Excerpted from the Introduction - “Rules Rule” (pg. xiii) When Clarence
Updated: 03/17/2011 01:02P
Honesty is the best policy (along with documentation)
An Ohio lawsuit is now garnering national attention because the family of a nursing home resident alleges the facility failed to follow such law not once or twice, but 16 times. According to the lawsuit, 83-year-old Gladys Feran, suffering from
Updated: 03/17/2011 01:01P
Getting Medical Marijuana Regulation Right in Colorado
The code of ethics requires that members abide by state and local law, and adhere to the October 20, 2009 "Ogden Memorandum" issued by the United States Department of Justice. The "Ogden Memorandum" states that it is unlikely the Department of Justice
Updated: 03/17/2011 01:01P
Volkswagen-Porsche merger questionable due to legal issues
However, with a 2.5 billion euro (that's $3.5 billion US dollars) lawsuit outstanding in Germany, VAG is understandably sheepish about getting involved right now. Volkswagen seems dedicated to the merger and the company insists that it will happen,
Updated: 03/17/2011 01:01P
Tougher EU data protection laws likely to create 'right to be forgotten'
Plans to reform European Union (EU) data protection rules to include the "right to be forgotten" will affect social network sites and search engines such as Google and Facebook, according to the European Commission (EC). Speaking to the European
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:59P
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