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Frank McCourt hits back at his old law firm's lawsuit
I wrote this morning about the lawsuit Frank McCourt's former law firm filed against him, seeking a declaration that they did no wrong. Since that time I've had a chance to read the complaint (thanks Dodger Divorce!). It seems sillier to me now than it
Updated: 04/12/2011 04:34P
Frank McCourt hits back at his old law firm's lawsuit
I wrote this morning about the lawsuit Frank McCourt's former law firm filed against him, seeking a declaration that they did no wrong. Since that time I've had a chance to read the complaint (thanks Dodger Divorce!). It seems sillier to me now than it
Updated: 04/12/2011 04:34P
A new ethics code for Baltimore?
Grandiose language about trust, euphemisms like "public servants" and philosophical musings about justice are so outdated. As a refresher, here's a sample of the code: "The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore recognizes [sic] that our system of
Updated: 04/12/2011 04:34P
Don't forget crime victims, survivors
This is National Crime Victims' Rights Week — a time for the nation and our state to ask about the meaning of justice — both present and future — for those harmed by crime. Our theme this year, "Reshaping the Future, Honoring the Past
Updated: 04/12/2011 04:34P
Netherlands to Immigrants: Learn Dutch or Fear Deportation
Netherlands immigration laws require citizens to pass a difficult test demonstrating Dutch language fluency and cultural knowledge. (via TIME Video) For some immigrants, this law is reminiscent of the religious and cultural intolerance that they
Updated: 04/12/2011 04:33P
Michael Douglas Ex-Wife Back in Court on 'Wall Street' Earnings Lawsuit
The ex-wife of Michael Douglas is trying again to get a New York judge to hear her case for half the actor's earnings portraying the avaricious Gordon Gekko in “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.
Updated: 04/12/2011 04:33P
Health Groups Back Higher Cigarette Tax In Alabama
AP Legislation to raise Alabama's cigarette tax by $1 per pack is drawing support from state Health Officer Don Williamson, Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb and several health organizations. The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Rep.
Updated: 04/12/2011 04:33P
Ceglia has new team of attorneys
From the outset, we've said that this scam artist's claims are ridiculous and this newest complaint is no better," Orin Snyder, the New York City-based attorney for Facebook, said in an e-mail statement. Snyder apparently was referring to Ceglia's
Updated: 04/12/2011 04:33P
'No genocide suspects in Zambia'
DEPUTY Minister of Justice Todd Chilembo says Zambia is not harbouring genocide suspects wanted by the Rwandan government. Mr Chilembo said in an interview in Lusaka on April 12 that Zambia is
Updated: 04/12/2011 04:33P
Nurses march to the National Assembly
We demand justice," highlighted Emperatriz Andrade, a spokeswoman for the nurses A group of nurses held a march on Tuesday from Carabobo Square, downtown Caracas, to the National Assembly and the Vice-President's Office.
Updated: 04/12/2011 04:32P
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