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BNP Paribas Fortis cooperating with CO2 probe
A BNP Paribas Fortis spokeswoman told Reuters that an investigation had been launched but she could not comment on the details of the inquiry. "There is a file in the hands of Justice, but as a result, the rule is that we do not communicate until the
Updated: 04/13/2011 10:22A
Wisconsin appeals court rules that closing sexual assault trial to minors OK
He argued the law that protects children from harmful material is meant to cover private behavior, not trial testimony. Graphic testimony is common in sexual assault trials as well as in homicide and robbery trials, he added. "If the trial court's
Updated: 04/13/2011 10:21A
Fiery words for insurers before PIP bills narrowly clear panel
Legislation aimed to fight personal injury protection fraud by creating new restrictions for policyholders with claims narrowly cleared the Senate's insurance committee Tuesday. SB 1964, primarily to limit fees
Updated: 04/13/2011 10:21A
Fiery words for insurers before PIP bills narrowly clear panel
Legislation aimed to fight personal injury protection fraud by creating new restrictions for policyholders with claims narrowly cleared the Senate's insurance committee Tuesday. SB 1964, primarily to limit fees
Updated: 04/13/2011 10:21A
Court Grants New Trial For David Flores
22, 2009, the district court granted Flores's petition for postconviction relief and granted a new trial, finding there was undisclosed and newly-discovered evidence that could identify Rafael Robinson, now deceased, as the perpetrator of the crime.
Updated: 04/13/2011 10:21A
Man Sentenced To Life In Prison Gets New Trial
In a decision released Wednesday, the court said it found no error in the Polk County judge's conclusions in 2009. On Dec. 22, 2009, the district court granted Flores's petition for postconviction relief and granted a new trial, finding there was
Updated: 04/13/2011 10:21A
AMR sues Orbitz over airline ticket sales
Orbitz and other online travel sellers has said the system interferes with their ability to offer consumers apples-to-apples price comparisons between airlines. Travelport sued American in November over the new system. In that case, a judge declined to
Updated: 04/13/2011 10:21A
Pru faces pension verdict that could cost it millions
The verdict may have an impact beyond Prudential, shedding some light on whether a discretionary contribution given on a regular basis may be seen as a de facto guarantee. 'If you consistently tell employees over a period spanning decades that you will
Updated: 04/13/2011 10:20A
W. Pa. man advised he owes $147 on 1992 citation
A statewide computer upgrade at district justice offices is turning up past-due fines on traffic tickets _ including $146.50 owed by a western Pennsylvania man who had forgotten all about his 1992 speeding ticket. Forty-three-year-old Matthew Petika,
Updated: 04/13/2011 10:20A
Santa Ana Sucker Habitat Expansion Sucks, Lawsuit-Threatening Inland Water
Unfortunately for the FWS, it was a lawsuit from those hellbent on protecting the Santa Ana Sucker that led to the habitat being expanded. As Bart Simpson says, "You're damned if you do, and you're damned if you don't"--only in this case "dammed" works
Updated: 04/13/2011 10:20A
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