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Lawsuit Filed To Stop Welfare Changes
Her lawsuit seeks class-action status and asks Judge Paul Borman to keep benefits flowing. Michigan is adopting a stricter four-year lifetime cap on cash assistance. Supporters of the cash cap say there are people getting benefits who still are able to
Updated: 09/30/2011 05:29P
'Black Swan' Interns File Lawsuit
Two men have mounted an unusual lawsuit that puts both the movie industry and the widespread practice of unpaid internships in its sights. The New York Times reported that Alex Footman, 24, and Eric Glatt, 42, were unpaid interns during the production
Updated: 09/30/2011 05:29P
Mayo, Clark exchange heated words
A resolution came before the council to approve and authorize a contract for legal services with Gold, Weems, Bruser, Sues and Rundell for professional services. An employee who was fired months ago with the city has filed a lawsuit against the city
Updated: 09/30/2011 05:25P
Hooters restaurant chain files federal lawsuit claiming competitor stole info
ATLANTA — The Hooters of America restaurant chain is accusing a former executive of swiping sensitive trade secrets and business information to help a rival expand. The lawsuit filed in federal court in Atlanta this week says former
Updated: 09/30/2011 05:23P
Hans Reisers bizarre lawsuit
Reiser proclaimed his innocence during a six-month trial in Alameda County Superior Court that ended with his April 2008 conviction for first-degree murder of his wife, Nina Reiser, 31. Three months later, however, he led authorities to Nina Reiser's
Updated: 09/30/2011 05:22P
Hans' Reiser's bizarre lawsuit
Reiser proclaimed his innocence during a six-month trial in Alameda County Superior Court that ended with his April 2008 conviction for first-degree murder of his wife, Nina Reiser, 31. Three months later, however, he led authorities to Nina Reiser's
Updated: 09/30/2011 05:22P
City of Nampa says it won't comment on allegations of retaliation against
The city of Nampa issued a brief statement Friday afternoon about the allegations in a lawsuit against the city by three police officers who say they were harassed after they reported police misconduct and
Updated: 09/30/2011 05:21P
Verizon Files Lawsuit Against FCC's Net Neutrality Rules
In an appeal filed with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, the telecom giant argues that the case should be treated as an extension of a lawsuit involving Comcast last year. In that case, the court ruled that the FCC did not have the
Updated: 09/30/2011 05:19P
Healthcare Business News Select Medical to settle whistle-blower case
Select Medical Holdings Corp., which operates 81 specialty and long-term-care hospitals in 25 states, has agreed to settle whistle-blower allegations of fraudulent conduct (PDF) and enter into a corporate integrity
Updated: 09/30/2011 05:18P
Feds: builders of Salem apartments violated Fair Housing Act
The US Attorney's Office is suing builders and designers of a Salem apartment complex alleging the complex has barriers making it inaccessible to people with disabilities. The lawsuit was filed today in district court in Portland.
Updated: 09/30/2011 05:17P