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Albany settled lawsuit in Carnevale teen's death
Finally, the Carnevale's lawsuit against the City of Albany has been settled. "There's absolutely no price, you know, and we did not do this for the money. It was to try to get the City to change their policies about chasing in a busy area like that,"
Updated: 01/24/2012 06:15P
Democrats sue controller for halting lawmaker pay
By DON THOMPSON, AP AP source: Fielder and Tigers agree on 9-year deal 01.24.12 The Legislature's Democratic leaders have filed a lawsuit against the state controller for blocking lawmakers' pay last year after deciding they had failed to meet their
Updated: 01/24/2012 06:13P
Deliberations Begin In Md. Taser Death Trial
A Frederick County sheriff's deputy faces a multi-million dollar lawsuit. He's accused of killing a young man after misusing a Taser. Adam May has reaction from both sides. The jury began deliberations late Tuesday afternoon after emotional closing
Updated: 01/24/2012 06:11P
US Dept. of Justice give Michigan redistricting maps a green light
A ruling, however, does not translate into the end of lawsuit filed in US District Court by the NAACP and Legislative Black Caucus against the new state House maps. But state Rep. Fred Durhal, D-Detroit, said the DOJ approval may make it harder to win
Updated: 01/24/2012 06:09P
Minnesota Gay Marriage Lawsuit Can Proceed
by Steve Williams A lawsuit challenging Minnesota's statutory ban on same-sex marriage that was previously thrown out by a lower court has been given the go ahead after a state Court of Appeals ruling on Monday overturned the dismissal by a Hennepin
Updated: 01/24/2012 05:12P
BUSINESS: Macy's sues Martha Stewart Living over JCPenney deal
The lawsuit was filed Monday in New York State Supreme Court. Macy's (M) claims Martha Stewart Living's deal with JC Penney (JCP) violates the terms of an exclusive pact Cincinnati-based Macy's has to sell Martha Stewart Living products at its stores,
Updated: 01/24/2012 05:12P
EEOC charges Houston-area restaurant chain with sexual harassment, retaliation
HOUSTON—The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is charging a Houston-area restaurant operator with sexual harassment and retaliation after two workers complained about the alleged misconduct, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Updated: 01/24/2012 05:01P
It's Time for Apple to Stop Patent Trolling
Another Apple lawsuit was smacked down today. This time a Dutch court ruled that Samsung's Galaxy Tab did not need to be banned in the Netherlands. They acknowledged that yeah, Apple had some patents, but its claims were far too broad.
Updated: 01/24/2012 04:59P
Jury considers returning $500K to Garth Brooks
By Justin Juozapavicius AP / January 24, 2012 CLAREMORE, Okla.—Jurors are deciding whether to force an Oklahoma hospital to return a $500000 donation to Garth Brooks because it didn't build a woman's center to honor the country singer's late mother.
Updated: 01/24/2012 04:30P
Don't B-SHOCked: Settlement Shows Public Schools Can't Proselytize
The ACLU brought the lawsuit on behalf of a local father, Jonathan Anderson, and his son, who is a student at New Heights Middle School. Both are non-believers. The school district's unlawful practices promoting religion garnered national attention
Updated: 01/24/2012 04:30P