The spokesman said at least seven soldiers and other law-enforcement officials, including two officers, were killed in the fighting with renegade soldiers in Rastan on Friday and added that the situation in the town is now under control. ...more »
Smart Business spoke with Winter about how privacy and security liability insurance can protect your company if personal information is stolen. What kinds of companies should be concerned about the loss of personal information? Any company that retains ...more »
Both English- and Spanish-speaking residents say they are awaiting the outcome of a federal court hearing on Alabama's new law cracking down on illegal immigration. / File, AP Photo, Jay Reeves An incident at a Montgomery public school was cited Monday ...more »
The recent health care law known as the Affordable Care Act significantly lowered the number of uninsured 18 to 25-year-olds. Under the Affordable Care Act, established in September 2010, children may remain or be ...more »
The Topeka Capital-Journal earlier this year filed requests for documents under the Kansas Open Records Act. The requests asked for each agency's operating budget, including all staff salaries. The KORA filings were made in light of the 2012 city ...more »
Hong Kong's High Court has ruled that a law banning foreign domestic workers from permanent residency in the city is unconstitutional. The case was brought by a Filipino maid who's lived in Hong Kong since 1986. The Court ruled that immigration laws...more »
He also informed her about the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, growing incidents of murder in the state capital, irregularities in the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority land allotment and AC-DC bills issue highlighted by ...more »
Neither side can engage in any labour action during the binding process. In a statement Thursday night, Air Canada said that under the terms of the agreement, Air Canada and CUPE must reach a deal by a Nov. 7 deadline. "Air Canada is pleased to have a ...more »
In recent years, Grizzle served as a manager in auditing, claims and training for Southern United Fire Insurance Company, where she managed a multi-level automobile claim team, managed litigation, reviewed files for quality and compliance, ...more »
Derek was in my first year law school study group. He was and probably still is a guy who cares and knows about animal rights law. I wonder what he'd think of PETA's lawsuit news, that we reported yesterday. I would have liked to ask him, ...more »
"Intellectual property is having a larger-than-ever influence on corporate bottom lines as companies look for new ways to maximize value and save money," said Rich Kolar, patent intelligence manager, CPA Global. "IP departments now face high-pressure, ...more »
Anthony Crompton admitted in federal court that he violated the federal Clean Air Act by improperly removing asbestos-containing materials during the demolition of numerous houses to build the $85 million retail center. Crompton, 41, was a real estate ...more »
Facebook has teame Tempers flared at a meeting called yesterday to discuss the state of affairs of the Affirmative Action Group with the empowerment lobby's former president Supa Mandiwanzira and his deputy Temba Mliswa engaging in a furious verbal ...more »
His boss, Hillsborough County Aviation Authority chairman Steven Burton, says Lopano should get "substantially more'' than the 3 percent other agency employees received Oct. 1. Burton wouldn't say Tuesday how much that meant, but it could be a lot. ...more »
Eichner responded that under California law, the owner of a rental property remains the landlord for the tenant living there, even if the owner fails to make mortgage payments and even if the property is in foreclosure. "The tenant has a duty to pay ...more »
With the bankrupt Howrey estate now in the hands of a trustee, professional service firms lined up for the last time this week to request payments for work done since the law firm's Chapter 11 bankruptcy began in June. The total bill for work done by ...more »
NEW YORK, Oct 11 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Patent litigation has become a vicious circle. Motorola Mobility, which Google is buying, is being targeted by Intellectual Ventures, a patent-holding firm backed by the very same Internet search giant. ...more »
"Stricter punishments should be embodied in a new advertising law, and broadcasters and enterprises should enhance their self-discipline," she said. China published its advertising law in 1994, but almost no amendments have been made since then. ...more »
"It's about justice for gay and lesbian service members and their families in our armed forces rendering the same military service, making the same sacrifices, and taking the same risks to keep our nation secure at home and abroad," executive director ...more »
The arrests were made as a part of Operation Tallyop by the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The group is made up of officers from FDLE, the Leon County Sheriff's Office, Tallahassee Police Department, the US Marshal Service, ...more »
The Personal Injury Law Group of Price Benowitz LLP is pleased to announce the launch of its Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer website and blog. The new website serves as another resource for Maryland citizens looking for news and information about ...more »
Of the 36 judgments heard by enlarged benches all, in a broad sense, were public law/public policy matters. In both years the annual report has highlighted cases of "considerable public interest" – again, all were public law matters. ...more »
Mark E. Anderson, Raleigh Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Ronald D. Aucutt, Washington, DC, Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Dennis I. Belcher, Richmond Litigation - Trusts & Estates Lawyer of the Year Craig D. Bell, ...more »
In a blog post that same day, Drobac, the Netflix lobbyist, encouraged consumers to e-mail lawmakers in support of the House measure to change the law. The bill “will spur growth and innovation for our business and industry by allowing Netflix and ...more »
NEWPORT NEWS — Erwin B. Drucker, a longtime partner at the Newport News real estate firm Drucker & Falk and a driving force in the Hampton Roads business community, died Wednesday at his home in Newport ...more »
"When oil prices are high and there's lots of activity, service contractors can drive a very hard bargain," said Owen Anderson, a professor of law specializing in energy at the University of Oklahoma. This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use ...more »
But according to a Big East source, "nothing will happen this weekend'' because of a Big East by-law which requires a 72 hour period after any decision to allow the schools to digest the information which has been voted upon.' If it is implimentedd, ...more »
Those charges are part of a sweeping criminal probe of alleged county corruption. Judge Michael A. Smith granted the request Monday to unseal the warrants and affidavits to the defense lawyers at a hearing in San Bernardino Superior Court. ...more »
If the IRS or state agencies determine that workers should have been classified as employees, then the business can be subject to fines, penalties, back taxes, and lawyer's fees. What happens if the audit results in a finding that the business was ...more »
Senate Bill 5, the controversial collective bargaining law affecting some 350000 public employees, was near the top of their priority list. Senate Bill 5 was introduced by Sen. Shannon Jones, R-Cincinnati, in early February. Less than two months later, ...more »
Bill Hollander, Wyatt's managing partner, said in a release that Underwood's "experience in state government, as in-house counsel and in private practice makes her a terrific asset to our corporate, banking, equine and gaming industry clients. ...more »
We are one of the world's largest owners and operators of infrastructure for the conversion of waste to energy (known as "energy-from-waste" or "EfW"), as well as other waste disposal and renewable energy production businesses. Energy-from-waste serves ...more »
Volunteer attorneys will provide legal advice on issues including family law, wills and probate, consumer issues, landlord/tenant law, worker's compensation, tax issues, bankruptcy, and veterans' benefits and disability claims. ...more »
AP The state of Kansas sought Monday to block a Dodge City clinic from joining Planned Parenthood's legal challenge to a new state law that strips federal money for family planning. Attorneys for the state contended in a filing in US ...more »
Joseph Dykes (Claimant) petitions this Court for review of the March 31, 2011 order of the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the decision of the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) denying Claimant's Claim Petition. ...more »
