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Suit Alleges Bias in Disability Denials by Queens Judges
Dhanasar Raman, who has a muscular disease, is among the plaintiffs suing because their disability appeals were denied. It has had the 10th-highest rejection rate among 166 offices across the country this fiscal year. Lawyers say many applicants have
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:09P
Gerard Hekker Joins Sidley's International Corporate Finance Practice in Singapore
He represents both financial and strategic sellers and buyers (including private equity funds) on public and private international M&A and investment transactions. He also represents companies involved in complex corporate restructurings including
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:08P
First shipping conviction in American Samoa protects reefs
[ABC] The US Justice Department says its first conviction in American Samoa against a shipping company for polluting its waters is a big milestone in protecting the Pacific's environment. Earlier in April, the Koo's Shipping Company of Taiwan,
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:08P
2 seriously injured in Glendale motorcycle crash
According to Glendale Fire Department spokesman Daniel Valenzuela, it is unclear if the man and woman, both in their 30s, were wearing helmets at the time of the crash. The female victim was reportedly airlifted to St. Joseph's Hospital and the male
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:08P
Tiger Woods Regains Status as a Favorite
A group of professors has asked the Department of Justice to investigate the Bowl Championship Series under antitrust law. In a letter, the 21 signatories—including Andrew Zimbalist of Smith College and Richard Thaler of the University of
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:07P
Boat donuts out of control
(Source: WPBF/CNN) STUART, FL (WPBF/CNN) - An unusual boating accident in Florida was caught on camera when a boat spun out of control, leaving one woman injured and another man missing. Mike Thomas, who lives on Hutchinson Island, filmed the boat as
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:06P
State closer to designating Ted Stevens Day
Stevens, who served in the Senate for 40 years, is revered in Alaska having brought home projects and vast sums of money to help build up the state. Stevens died in a plane crash in southwest Alaska last August. House Bill 101 now goes to the full
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:06P
Simon Power steps down as SOE Minister
SOE Minister Simon Power has handed the portfolio to Tony Ryall, ahead of his impending retirement from politics and re-entry into the business world. Mr Power says it is to avoid any conflict of interest ahead of this year's election.
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:05P
Piedmont woman dies after four-vehicle crash
A Piedmont woman died from injuries received in a Tuesday morning crash at the West Boulevard and Omaha Street intersection, according to Tarah Heupel, community relations specialist with the Rapid City Police Department. At about 9:30 am Tuesday,
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:04P
FBI target Hatem Abudayyeh defends the right to dissent Adrienne Weller
FS — Most of those subpoenaed were women and the FBI investigation is focused on small donations by US Palestine solidarity groups to the Union of Palestinian Women's Committees. Why are they targeting women? The Palestinian community and the
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:04P
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