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Court throws out Log Cabin's DADT challenge
Now that “don't ask, don't tell” has been repealed, a federal appeals court today declared moot Log Cabin Republicans' lawsuit challenging the policy — and vacated a district judge's ruling that said DADT was unconstitutional. Log Cabin has argued that
Updated: 09/29/2011 03:32P
EEOC sues ATK over race discrimination claim
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said in the lawsuit filed Wednesday in US District Court in Minnesota that Tyeastia Green wasn't hired after an ATK recruiter told her to take her braids out so she would look more professional.
Updated: 09/29/2011 03:29P
Environmentalists challenge Shells Arctic drilling plan
A dozen environmental groups and a native Alaskan village today filed a lawsuit challenging the government's decision to allow Shell Oil Co., to explore for oil in the Beaufort Sea near Alaska. The move, spearheaded by Earthjustice,
Updated: 09/29/2011 03:29P
Parties to pay $22.6M to settle whistleblower suit
The Justice Department said two companies and three individuals have agreed to pay $22.6 million as part of a whistleblower lawsuit that accused them of rigging a contract at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The 2009 lawsuit, filed in federal court
Updated: 09/29/2011 03:28P
Texas Abortion-Ultrasound Law Blocked While Lawsuit Continues
The US Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can't enforce a pro-life law allowing women a chance to see an ultrasound before an abortion while the lawsuit abortion backers filed against it
Updated: 09/29/2011 03:24P
Google's Legal Woes: US Government, Motorola, AT&T ... Al Franken?
While Google touts the positive reaction they're hearing about the deal, a second request generally indicates that the Antitrust Division of the US Dept. of Justice feels there are antitrust issues meriting closer scrutiny.
Updated: 09/29/2011 03:22P
FOX Carolina 21Judge refuses to block Kan. abortion insurance law
(AP) - Women seeking abortions in Kansas will have to pay for the procedure or get extra insurance after a judge refused to block a new law that restricts insurance coverage for abortions. The law prohibits insurance companies from offering abortion
Updated: 09/29/2011 03:21P
Brown's AEG Bill Could Help Westside Subway Avoid Lawsuit Delays
In paragraph 7 of the Daily News article on the signing of new CEQA legislation, Senator Alex Padilla (D-Van Nuys) notes that a new law will allow for expedited legal review for any lawsuits filed against the subways environmental documents.
Updated: 09/29/2011 03:21P
Family of sword-wielding victim of 2010 Las Cruces police shooting files suit
The lawsuit against the city notes that Rivera was one of three officers cleared of criminal wrongdoing in 2006 after the shooting death of Michael Molina, who lunged at officers with a knife. Rivera "was never disciplined or prosecuted," the lawsuit
Updated: 09/29/2011 03:18P
Birth Control Pill Subject of Thousands of Lawsuits
In an interview with Dr. Daniel Heller, founder of PMS Comfort, an e-commerce brand dedicated to helping women learn about PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), Ms. Fulmer pointed out that the number of serious medical
Updated: 09/29/2011 03:18P
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