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How network discounts can impact stop loss pricing
Smart Business NetworkApril 1, 2012

When third-party administrators (TPAs) solicit quotes for stop loss insurance for their client companies that self-insure, they may not be getting the maximum discounts available from stop loss carriers if the carriers don't receive transparent data ...more »

Cops sensitized to elders' woes
Times of IndiaApril 1, 2012

BANGALORE: Senior citizen Mandakini's son allegedly threatened her every day and would physically abuse her, forcing her to transfer her property to him. She called the Elders' Helpline, which in turn issued a notice to the son.more »

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Administrative Law
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Dubuque superintendent's job in jeopardy
DesMoinesRegister.comApril 30, 2012

Beytien says the board would not make a final decision on Godinez's employment until there has been a hearing before the board or an administrative law judge. Beytien would not discuss the complaints against Godinez other than saying there are no ...more »

Health Care Law
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Obama makes health care appeal to female voters
The HourApril 29, 2012

Obama's remarks harkened back to the partisan election-year fight that has emerged over women's issues, from contraception to stay-at-home mothers to health care. Polls show Obama holding an advantage with female voters over Republican challenger Mitt ...more »

Admiralty & Maritime Law
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Horizon Lines Supports Jones Act
MarineLinkApril 30, 2012

Horizon Lines, Inc. issued the following statement from interim President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen H. Fraser: Horizon Lines is, and always has been, a very staunch supporter of the Jones Act and all of its requirements.more »

Immigration Law
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Immigration battles in Arizona: A look back
AZ Central.comApril 14, 2012

8, 2006: Voters endorse a trio of ballot measures related to illegal immigration, including requiring out-of-state college tuition from Arizona residents who can't provide citizenship and denying bail to illegal immigrants charged with a crime.more »

Industrial Development Law
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Port's Paulson pleased with what he's leaving
The ColumbianApril 30, 2012

The IDD levy (the port's 2007 Industrial Development District tax levy, a failed attempt to raise $78 million over six years for rail and other development). We felt we needed to act, probably too quickly, in terms of an opportunity we had to develop ...more »

Alternate Dispute Resolution
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Nevatech Extends Sentinet with Advanced SOA and API Management Capabilities ...
PR Web (press release)April 30, 2012

A non-intrusive service virtualization platform, Sentinet extends enterprise services by providing a wide range of enterprise-ready solutions including advanced security, monitoring, auditing, routing, mediation, transformation, and notification.more »

Insurance Litigation
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Insurance Coverage for Wage and Hour Class Action Litigation: Rethinking the ...
JD Supra (press release)April 30, 2012

by Gilbert LLP on 4/30/2012 While a great deal of commentary exists regarding the impact of the Great Recession on many types of litigation, only recently has the surge in wage and hour class action litigation come into focus. In fact, numerous recent ...more »

Animal Law
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Ohio officials to return exotic animals to widow
USA TODAYApril 30, 2012

Pitchford said the local humane society could intervene with help from the county prosecutor if there were an investigation into animal cruelty. "While repeated appeals have been made to local authorities to seek a court order to inspect the Thompson ...more »

Intellectual Property
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Delhi to get patents centre for small and medium units
New York Daily NewsApril 25, 2012

New Delhi, April 25 — An Intellectual Property Facility Centre (IPFC) is being launched Thursday in the national capital to help micro, small and medium enterprises protect their innovations, inventions and designs through patents and copyrights.more »

Asbestos Litigation
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Union Carbide wins asbestos lawsuit on 2nd try
BusinessWeekApril 27, 2012

By HOLBROOK MOHR An asbestos lawsuit that once resulted in a $322 million verdict for a Mississippi man has turned in favor of the company he sued. Thomas Brown's lawyers had called the last year's verdict the largest asbestos award for a single ...more »

Labor & Employment Law
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UT Austin to pay law firm nearly $1 million to defend its admission standards ...
The RepublicApril 22, 2012

AP AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin has agreed to pay a Los Angeles-based law firm nearly $1 million to defend its admission standards, which consider race and ethnicity. A contract between the university and Latham & Watkins LLP says ...more »

Wreckage From Plane Crash Removed
News Channel 7April 29, 2012

Officials say a plane has crashed at an Upstate airport Friday killing at least one person. (more) The plane went down near the end of runway 17 when two people, along with the... Officials say a plane has crashed at an Upstate airport Friday killing ...more »

Landlord & Tenant Law
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Landlord cannot hold back security deposit
Khaleej TimesApril 30, 2012

According to applicable rent laws in the UAE, the landlord do not have the right to hold back the security deposit without a reason. However, if a dispute rises between the tenant and the landlord concerning the rent relationship, then the parties has ...more »

Bankruptcy Law
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Va. jury convicts Costa Rican man in $485M fraud
KIII TV3April 30, 2012

"We're disappointed, obviously," defense attorney Jeffrey Everhart said outside the courtroom. "It was a pretty complex case, and there was a lot of evidence that obviously wasn't good for us." He said he was unsure about an appeal.more »

Litigation
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Microsoft invests in new Barnes & Noble unit, settles litigation
ComputerworldApril 30, 2012

As part of the deal, Barnes & Noble and Microsoft have also settled their patent litigation, and moving forward, Barnes & Noble and the new subsidiary will pay Microsoft royalties for its Nook e-reader and tablet products. Microsoft filed legal action ...more »

Business Law
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Study Shows Self-Deportation is Irrational Behavior and a False Premise
New America Media (blog)April 30, 2012

According to Kris Kobach, Mark Krikorian, Mitt Romney, Russell Pearce, and others, attrition through enforcement is simple: if the federal government ups its enforcement efforts—and if states and localities pass laws granting them additional ...more »

Military Law & Military Benefits
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Army family alleviates pain of losing husband
Fayetteville ObserverApril 26, 2012

11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Lloyd and her fellow recruits had not expected to join an Army going to war, Lloyd said. Many had only signed up for the college benefits. "They told us the towers fell," she said. "Everyone was pretty much in shock.more »

Computer & Internet Related Crimes
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Crimeware, biggest threat to computers
Daily NewsApril 29, 2012

That is why Multinet Works recently launched cyberroaming network system which provides information technology (IT) solutions and helps protect computers from internet related attacks including virus. Computer security is what keeps a computer safe ...more »

Personal Injury
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Attorney Lawyer is Announcing New Low Prices and Guaranteed Savings for ...
PR Web (press release)April 30, 2012

Attorneys are trained in every branch of law, from accident attorneys, and personal injury lawyers, to family law, and DUI attorneys. Visit Attorney Lawyer online to find the answer to any legal needs from DUI attorneys, to personal injury attorneys.more »

Constitutional Law & Civil Rights
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Virginia detainee law is dangerously unconstitutional
Washington PostApril 26, 2012

Under their contorted reading of the act, federal law requires all US citizens suspected of terrorism to be held in military custody and strips them of all constitutional rights. But although the NDAA describes military custody as the primary policy ...more »

Professional Malpractice
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Lagos vows to dismiss erring teachers, principals aiding exam malpractice
VanguardApril 27, 2012

Oladunjoye stated that examination malpractice was a major cause of poor academic performance of pupils in the state. According to her, “Only yesterday, somebody in the system was found to have engaged in malpractice. And I said, he is out of the ...more »

Consumer Protection
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Tareq Salahi Sued by Cuccinelli
HispanicBusiness.comApril 26, 2012

Cuccinelli's lawsuit, filed in Fauquier County Circuit Court, alleges Salahi violated the Virginia Consumer Protection Act for failing to conduct tours that were purchased, failing to provide refunds for canceled tours and claiming other companies as ...more »

Real Estate Law
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The Securities Arbitration Law Firm of Klayman & Toskes Commences ...
MarketWatch (press release)April 30, 2012

K&T, an experienced, qualified and nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, practices exclusively in the field of securities arbitration and litigation. It continues its representation of investors throughout the world in securities ...more »

Look for Circulating Law Ebooks at a Library Near You
InfoToday.comApril 30, 2012

Law ebooks, p-books, and databases are frightfully expensive, and to control these costs, purchasing authority is centralized. As a librarian with a flat fee LexisNexis contract, I know my users can access all of these ebook titles online, ...more »

Sports Law
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Today on Sky Sports.com
SkySportsApril 22, 2012

By Razwan Mirza - Tweet me: @RazMirza Last updated: 22nd April 2012 51 Fine start to the half by Well and Nicky Law creates another chance, but his right-footed dink is easily held by Lukasz Zaluska. 50 GOOD CHANCE! Omar Daley cuts the ball back for ...more »

Criminal Defense
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Renowned criminal defense, civil attorney Barry A. Cohen forms strategic ...
PR NewsChannel (press release)April 25, 2012

Barry A. Cohen announces his law firm's strategic alliance and co-counsel relationship with McIntyre, Panzarella, Thanasides, Hoffman, Bringgold and Todd, PL The McIntyre firm now has several of its lawyers in residence at Cohen's downtown Tampa office ...more »

Senate Considers State and Local Taxes
Accounting TodayApril 25, 2012

The hearing was the latest in a series held by the committee examining various aspects of tax reform. “As we reform the Tax Code to encourage growth and make our country more competitive, we need to ask whether the current exemptions and deductions ...more »

The new Youth Contract – Age discrimination or good economic policy?
Director of Finance onlineApril 27, 2012

The starting point is the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 and the Equality Act 2010, which subject to certain defences prohibit direct or indirect age discrimination. The default retirement age of 65 was scrapped in 2011 and the after ...more »

Trusts & Estate Planning
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NFP Announces Succession Plan
Sacramento BeeApril 27, 2012

(NYSE: NFP), a leading provider of benefits, insurance and wealth management services, today announced that it has begun to implement a management succession plan. Jessica M. Bibliowicz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has informed the NFP Board ...more »

Environmental Law
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Mexico's Congress Finds Consensus on Climate Change
AS/COA OnlineApril 25, 2012

Spurred in part by one of the worst droughts in the country's recent history, the law comes in the run up to the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development in June and the expiration of the Kyoto Protocol in December.more »

Workers Compensation
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Okla. House defeats workers comp. opt-out measure
KFDAApril 26, 2012

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma House has defeated workers' compensation legislation that would have allowed large employers to opt-out of the state's workers' compensation system. In a bipartisan vote Wednesday, House members voted 50-42 against the ...more »

Family Law
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California judicial panel admonishes LA County commissioner
Los Angeles TimesApril 4, 2012

The state panel finds Los Angeles County Superior Court Commissioner Alan H. Friedenthal had made 'discourteous, undignified, gratuitous and denigrating remarks' while presiding over family law cases. By Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times A Los ...more »

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