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Gupta says his suit against SEC should proceed in federal court
Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. board member Rajat Gupta asked that a federal judge hear his lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission instead of dismissing the complaint as the agency has requested. The SEC, in an administrative
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:35P
Transgender NJ man sues over firing from job requiring men only
A transgender employee hired to oversee urine tests administered to men has filed a discrimination lawsuit against a Camden drug treatment center that fired him after it confronted him about his gender last summer.
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:34P
Mugabe heads for SADC & UN confrontation as he declines election help
Sources said the United Nations Development Program has approached Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa of ZANU-PF offering to fund and supervise the elections. Britain has also expressed readiness to fund the elections road-map still being drafted.
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:32P
Oneida Nation accuses Madison County attorney of improper compensation
By Alaina Potrikus / The Post-Standard Oneida, NY -- The Oneida Indian Nation has filed a lawsuit accusing Madison County Attorney John Campanie of improperly collecting more than $800000 in compensation for legal work in disputes with the tribe.
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:32P
Japan's Chernobyl: Nuke Crisis Level Raised
The new ranking signifies a "major accident" that includes widespread effects on the environment and health, according to the Vienna-based IAEA. While Japanese officials have played down any health effects so far, the revision came a day after the
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:32P
Bromhead continues rehabilitation
NEWLY elected State Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead continues his rehabilitation following a serious car accident. The three-car collision occurred on The Lakes Way at the Hallidays Point turn off just a week-and-a-half before the March 26
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:31P
Buddhist-style stress-reduction program delayed for government workers
Justice Canada has abruptly cancelled plans for a taxpayer-funded program that draws on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness to help employees cope with personal and workplace pressures.
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:31P
Ex-Norfolk teacher plans court appeal over firing
A former Lafayette-Winona Middle School teacher who said her due process rights were violated when she was fired is appealing a federal judge's dismissal of her lawsuit against the School Board. Betty Jefferson and the Norfolk
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:31P
Mum Tells Of Finding Son's Body In Tumble Dryer
Sonny Gibson is believed to have climbed into the machine during a game of hide-and-seek in July last year. The youngster's body was discovered by mum Anne at their home in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. At the inquest into his death, Mrs Gibson said she had
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:30P
Amid mixed signals, Japan rates nuclear crisis at highest severity level
A Level 7 accident, according to the INES scale, is typified by a “major release of radioactive material with widespread health and environmental effects.” The scale was established by the IAEA about 20 years ago, but its guidelines leave much room for
Updated: 04/12/2011 09:29P
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