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Town, SMVC at odds over Valley Floor water rights Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 9:20AMFor years, the Town of Telluride and San Miguel Valley Corporation engaged in a legal battle over ownership of the Valley Floor — the 570-acre piece of bottomlands that sits at the West End of Telluride.
Celebrate Sunshine Week, because dragging government into the light is demanding work Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 9:17AMPlain Dealer editors and reporters didn’t get any “HappySunshine Week” cards from readers last week. The sunshine celebrated outside these walls was mainly by St. Patrick’s Day Parade revelers. Despite the fact that we usually give significant attention to...
Wallace: It's important to make a backup plan for will Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 9:16AMYou have a will or a trust in which you leave your property to your family or other beneficiaries when you are gone.
Lawyers court Fitial administration's help Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 9:16AMLawyers for the plaintiffs in the case against Merrill Lynch are seeking the administration's help in securing a meeting with the NMI Fund Board of Trustees and eventually persuade them to join in the case not as respondents but third party complainants.
WinterSing, and Lingle’s final farewell Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 9:06AMFor the community, the yearly Telluride Choral Society WinterSing concerts offer a chance to gather and watch familiar faces — neighbors and politicians, students, builders and lawyers — singing holiday songs.
8th Accomplice in Central Bank Slaying Jailed for 9 Years Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 9:01AMA Moscow court on Friday sentenced to nine years in prison an eighth accomplice in the 2006 contract killing of First Deputy Central Bank Chairman Andrei Kozlov , the highest-ranking official murdered during Vladimir Putin’s two terms as president.
Spirits high as sun shines on opening weekend Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 9:01AMOpening day: For some, a rite of passage into a new season. For others, a tourist trap whose conditions barely give lip service to what this mountain has to offer. But whether you strapped boards on or not, seeing those lift towers turning was sure to bring a smile to any skiers face.
Dr. Helen Caldicott: You can lead the way to a clean, green future Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 8:56AMDr. Helen Caldicott, co-founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, will speak at St. Michael's College at 6 p.m. March 29 on the medical hazards of the nuclear age.
Sunday March 21 2010 Sunday, March 21, 2010 @ 8:55AMMARCH 21 — Commemorating International Women’s Day I would like to post this essay, written on 9 June 2005. I wrote this while sitting in my bedroom in Kabul, Afghanistan — it goes out to all the women in Afghanistan.
Olympic Swimmer Speaks Out On Sex Abuse Lawsuit Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:00PMSAN JOSE, Calif. -- The governing body of U.S. competitive swimming hasn't done enough to address widespread sexual abuse against young girls at swim clubs across the country, an Olympic gold medalist said Friday.
Court: Anna Nicole Smith gets none of oil fortune Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:00PMSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Friday that Anna Nicole Smith's estate will get none of the more than $300 million the late Playboy model claimed a Texas billionaire to whom she was briefly married meant to leave her after he died.
Olympic swimmer speaks out on sex abuse lawsuit Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:00PMSAN JOSE, California (AP) — The governing body of U.S. competitive swimming hasn't done enough to address widespread sexual abuse against young girls at swim clubs across America, an Olympic gold medalist said Friday.
Court says no oil money for Anna Nicole's heirs Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:59PMLOS ANGELES – A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the estate of late model Anna Nicole Smith was not entitled to one cent of the more than $300 million she sought from the estate of her billionaire oil baron husband.
Judge orders renegotiation of 9/11 settlement Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:58PMA federal judge on Friday rejected a legal settlement of more than a half-billion dollars for people sickened by ash and dust from the World Trade Center attacks, saying the deal to compensate 10,000 police officers, firefighters and other laborers didn't contain enough money for the workers.
Judge: 9/11 Responders Settlement Money Not Enough Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:48PMA federal judge has rejected the legal settlement for those sickened by dust and debris at the World Trade Center site. The agreement would have given rescue workers more than a half-billion dollars. "In my judgment, this settlement is not enough," said U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein. And with that Hellerstein rejected the $575 million to $657 million deal negotiated between New York City ...
Anna Nicole Smith estate blanked on oil baron's cash Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:45PMA federal appeals court ruled Friday that Anna Nicole Smith's estate will get none of the more than US$300 million the late Playboy model claimed a Texas billionaire meant to leave her after he died.
Judge rejects 9/11 rescuer payouts as 'not enough' Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 6:44PMA judge has rejected a $657m (£437m) deal to compensate workers who suffered ill-health after helping out at New York 's Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks, ruling the sum is not adequate.
Polansky takes deal to leave as Milford school chief Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:27PMMILFORD -- This time he means it. Embattled Superintendent of Schools Harvey Polansky , who faces criminal charges for sexually assaulting two female principals, has signed an agreement under which he will resign effective June 30 and stay off Milford school property.
Six Flags Settles Fight; Bondholders to Own Company (Update1) Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:26PMMarch 19 (Bloomberg) -- Six Flags Inc. junior bondholders will own the bankrupt theme park operator under a settlement reached today, ending a two-week long trial, lawyers said in court.
Francine McKenna: LibertÃ©, EgalitÃ©, FraternitÃ©: Big Lehman Brothers Troubles For Ernst & Young Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:20PMErnst and Young and Lehman's shared a relationship that was rooted in fraternity. This relationship continued until the bitter end. So it comes as no surprise to me that E&Y had a hard time acting independently with their "sticky" client.
Spider email joker's website suspended Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:18PMThe website of infamous Internet prankster, David Thorne, has been suspended.
10 Films To Watch From The Guadalajara Film Festival Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:17PMIn its 25th year, the Guadalajara Film Festival (which ended today) is that rare blend: a site for serious cinephiles and a locale known for its warm hospitality (and weather!). Four competitive sections (Mexican features, Mexican docs, Iberoamerican features, Iberoamerican docs) and a host of sidebars--including Sound of Cinema (films about music), Focus on Andalucia, Without Borders ...
Judge says no to allowing cameras at Winnipeg emergency room death inquest Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:17PMA judge has ruled that no cameras will be allowed at an inquest into the death of a man who waited 34 hours for treatment in a Winnipeg emergency room.
Quest for truth continues 147 years after Slocum murder Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:15PMBY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent On the night of July 14, 1863, in the town of Mechanicsville (now West Long Branch) Abigail C. Slocum, 29 years old and the mother of four young children, was murdered in her bed by a shotgun blast. read more
Federal Reserve Must Disclose Bank Bailout Records (Update3) Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:15PMMarch 19 (Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve Board must disclose documents identifying financial firms that might have collapsed without the largest U.S. government bailout ever, a federal appeals court said.
Coeur d'Alene Press Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:14PMSeveral schoolgirls allegedly abused at Oprah Winfrey's academy in South Africa and the talk-show host herself are expected to testify at an upcoming trial in Philadelphia.
Good day Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 12:14PMWeather ... H1N1 clinic ... Pancakes and auction ... "Friends of Children' ... Transportation improvement ... Thought for the Day
Patients barred from suing NHS over treatment delays Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:19PMPATIENTS in Scotland will not be given new rights to sue the NHS under plans to introduce legally binding waiting time limits, according to health secretary Nicola Sturgeon.
Headley Pleads Guilty in Mumbai, Denmark Terror Plots (Update3) Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:19PMMarch 18 (Bloomberg) -- David Coleman Headley pleaded guilty in federal court in Chicago to helping plan the November 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai and an assault on a Danish newspaper that wasn’t carried out.
New Podcast Series Examines Hiring and Compensation Trends in the Legal Profession Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:19PMMENLO PARK, Calif., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Half Legal, a leading staffing service specializing in lawyers, paralegals and other highly skilled legal professionals, has launched a new podcast series on Legal Talk Network.
The Arsenic Century, By James C Whorton Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:19PMThe next time you're having a bad day, pause for a moment to be grateful: that you weren't born in the Victorian age and consequently are not likely to be in danger of being poisoned by arsenic. Come, come, you might be thinking. This is a slender reason to be cheerful – who's to say that anyone would wish to slip a splash of arsenious acid into my cup of tea? But as James Whorton's book points ...
Ewing agrees to alter 'Tesco law' bill after outcry from solicitors Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:18PMTHE SNP government moved to head off a rebellion in the Scottish legal profession last night, as it dropped controversial measures in a bill to bring in so-called "Tesco l
Sex.com Firesale Delayed as Creditors Bicker Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:18PMThe jinxed sex.com domain name is set to be auctioned off for more than a million bucks Thursday -- until creditors of the current, failed owner stop the sale with an odd emergency, forced-bankruptcy filing. The sordid tale continues.
Are you happy in your job? Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:16PMRespondents could win £500 of Marks & Spencer vouchers or an equivalent donation to a registered charity of their choice. The survey, being carried out with recruitment firm Resourcing Group, includes nine questions and takes a few minutes.
Moot Court wins at Baylor Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:14PMThe Arkansas State University Moot Court team capped off the 2009-2010 season with big wins at the Baylor School of Law Undergraduate Moot Court tournament. Four of the top 10 speakers of the tournament were from the ASU team. Jervonne Newsome, a senior philosophy major from Jonesboro and team captain, was named top speaker.
Polanski lawyers seek inquiry Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:13PMRoman Polanski's lawyers have filed an appeal asking that a special counsel be appointed to investigate alleged judicial and prosecutorial misconduct in the director's 32-year-old sex case.
OMB denies Lakewood Camp condos appeal Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:13PMWAINFLEET — The Lakewood Camp condominium development has cleared another hurdle. On March 11, Ontario Municipal Board member Joseph Sniezek released his decision on an appeal filed by Lee Bott and Betty Konc on behalf of the Wainfleet Ratepayers Association.[...]
HRMs secret arena contract Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:13PMThe city of Halifax refuses to publicly release details of its agreement with Nustadia, Inc. by Tim Bousquet Halifax Regional Municipality has a "black budget"---a secret, off-the-public-books budget, completely off-limits to the citizenry. A black budget is the absolute antithesis to democracy, because without public knowledge of government expenditures there can be no accountability, and ...
Dubai Chamber Protects Consumers Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:13PMDUBAI - Under its strategic objectives of creating a favourable business environment and supporting the development of business, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry in association with the Brand Owners Protection Group (BPG), organised a workshop on Consumer Protection against Counterfeit on Wednesday.
Bill Eases Penalty For Crack Cocaine Possession Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:13PMThe current law punishes crack users 100 times more heavily than powder cocaine users. Critics say the sentencing disparity has had a huge impact on people of color, partly because crack cocaine is much cheaper. A bill passed by the Senate brings the 100-to-1 ratio down to 18-to-1.
Land-use lawyer Harrill shaped Pasco for decades Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:13PMFew people in Pasco County have heard of lawyer Ben Harrill, but from Hudson to Zephyrhills, Pasco residents live every day with his legacy.
Computer programmers accused of helping Bernard Madoff conceal pyramid scheme are indicted Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:13PMTwo former employees accused of helping fraudulent Wall Street financier Bernard Madoff program an old computer to generate false records have been indicted.
A Village Clings To Hope Amid Dagestan's Dangers Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:12PMDagestan is one of the most violent regions of Russia, squeezed in between Chechyna and the Caspian Sea. It is known mostly for negative things: economic deprivation, violent politics and a simmering Islamist insurgency. But the people of Sulak are trying to stay out of the conflict.
Wife of missing Jackson lawyer is granted a divorce by Circuit Court judge Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:11PMWith no word from Jackson lawyer Richard Zaharie, Circuit Judge John McBain granted Zaharie's wife, Barbara, a divorce.The judge signed a default judgment Wednesday, giving Barbara Zaharie more than $100,000 held by her lawyers in an escrow account since shortly...
Enid attorney says attacks on lawyers who defend unpopular clients, causes has no merit Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:11PMENID — About 40 years ago, Enid attorney Stephen Jones defended a University of Oklahoma student who was arrested for carrying a Viet Cong flag on campus during a protest following the Kent State University shootings.
HTC responds to Apple's patent lawsuit, will 'fully defend itself' Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:11PMHTC hasn't filed its official reply to Apple's patent lawsuit in court yet, but the company just gave us an updated and expanded statement on the case, saying that while it "strongly advocates intellectual property protection," it disagrees with Apple's actions and will "fully defend itself." Natch. HTC obviously wasn't eager to divulge whether or not that means it's going to countersue Apple ...
McDonald murder case now with jury Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:09PM The jury in the murder trial of Paul McDonald, right, completed their first day of deliberations yesterday after listening to recorded phone conversations McDonald made before and after allegedly killing his landlord Richard Wilcox.
Judge’s ouster pressed in Ampatuan case Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:20AMGovernment lawyers want Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 77 Judge Vivencio Baclig out of the rebellion case against several members of the Ampatuan clan of Maguindanao.
Gordon, Villanueva ordered: Remove oversized billboards Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:19AMThe Commission on Elections has ordered presidential candidates Eduardo Villanueva and Senator Richard Gordon to dismantle their oversized billboards or face disqualification for violation of the fair election law.
Disini’s ploy to skirt ruling on ‘ill wealth’ Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:19AMGovernment lawyers on Tuesday asked the Sandiganbayan to dismiss the petition of Herminio T. Disini, former golfing crony of the late President Marcos, for a joint trial of two counts of graft and an ill-gotten wealth case against him.