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Abortion sign ordinance doomed in courts
The ordinance would also protect pregnant women who may be considering abortion, as many CPCs advertise themselves as abortion facilities but seek to dissuade women from undergoing this procedure. Violators can be charged with a Class C misdemeanor,
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:49A
Oakland agrees to pay $1.7 million to Jerry Amaro's family to settle excessive
The family of Jerry Amaro filed a civil rights lawsuit in 2009 claiming that Oakland police used excessive force when Amaro was arrested in March 2000 on suspicion of buying drugs. Amaro died a month later of complications from pneumonia and a
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:46A
Ottawa doc in public health scare sues hospital
The Ottawa doctor at the centre of a public health investigation that has thousands of patients wondering if they inadvertently contracted hepatitis or HIV under her care is the plaintiff in $3.3-million lawsuit claiming she has "limited ability" do
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:34A
BP's Russian Partners "To Consider Joining Lawsuit"
"At the request of one of the TNK-BP Holding ("TBH") Directors, on 24 October the Board of Directors of TBH will consider the question of whether or not to join the lawsuit being put forward by one of its minority shareholders," the group said.
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:34A
Valley News Live head: Huebner chose pay cut
Via a lawyer, Jim Kaster of Minneapolis, Huebner has said she is considering filing a lawsuit claiming she was demoted because of her age and gender. She felt forced out because of the move to 5:30 pm and an accompanying pay cut, Kaster said.
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:34A
SOUND OFFS FOR OCT. 19
If they cut my benefits I fully intend to file a breach of contract lawsuit against the state. Last weekend, I hosted a reunion of my nursing school classmates. One of our activities was a sunset cruise on the Biloxi Shrimping Trip boat.
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:32A
Lawyers claim blatant discrimination rare in age, gender suits
Huebner resigned her anchor post at Valley News Live on Monday, and her lawyer said she is considering a lawsuit alleging age and gender discrimination by the station after being replaced in the 10 pm newscast by a younger female co-anchor.
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:31A
Judge Calls License in Controversial Amazon Dam Project Illegal
The vote is the first step in a long-awaited decision by a federal circuit court regarding a lawsuit filed in 2006 by the Federal Public Prosecutors' Office that could ultimately bring the case before Brazil's Supreme Court. In agreement with Public
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:30A
Suit to stop SC primary? 4 counties claim 2008 law doesn't apply to '12
AP COLUMBIA -- South Carolina lacks the authority to conduct a 2012 presidential primary, according to a lawsuit filed by four counties at the state Supreme Court. The counties, in a case filed Monday, argue that a 2008 primary law
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:28A
Orioles sandbag local kids
The Orioles spokesman blames the conflict on delays in new clubhouse construction next to Ed Smith Stadium caused by a sunshine lawsuit settled in 2010. Is that the same lawsuit that didn't prevent the massive renovation of Ed Smith Stadium from being
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:27A