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New NBC chief says ‘Community’ coming back – Denver Post

PASADENA, Calif.—After acknowledging that NBC had a “really bad fall,” the network’s entertainment chief moved swiftly Friday to assure viewers that “Community” and “Law & Order: SVU” aren’t leaving. Although the Thursday night comedy …

Zambia: Be Ready to Face the Law, Ludinda Warns Ex-MMD Leaders – AllAfrica.com

Chief Government Spokesperson, Given Lubinda said the on-going investigations were neither a witch-hunt nor selective but that those found wanting would face the law. Mr Lubinda said he was agreeing with MMD chairperson for Legal Affairs George Kunda who …

Olmert accused in real estate scandal – The Age

According to the indictment, millions of dollars illegally changed hands to promote a series of real estate projects, including a controversial housing development in Jerusalem that required a radical change in zoning laws and earned the developers tax …

Palo Alto Attorney Douglas Y. Park Interviewed on Corporate Governance in 2011 – YAHOO!

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Georgia Legislators must reform the state’s civil forfeiture laws – Cedartown Standard

Arlington, Va.–A coalition of civil rights groups from across the political spectrum is calling on legislators to reform Georgia’s civil forfeiture laws, which are among the worst in the nation, Thursday. Civil forfeiture allows the police to seize your …

The Affordable Care Act, helping Americans curb health-care costs – Washington Post

something the health-care law does in three ways: by increasing insurance-market competition, assisting those who can’t afford coverage, and tackling the underlying cost of medical care.

Biotech firm Cangene cutting 120 jobs – CBC

A spokesman for the company, one of Canada’s oldest and biggest biotech firms, said Thursday that most of the … and affected individuals will be notified over the next month. Provincial law requires 30-days notice when a company cuts more … Continue reading

Obama Plans Change in Immigration Rule – NewsMax.com

Immigrants who do not have criminal records and who have only violated immigration laws can win a waiver if they can prove that their absence would cause an “extreme hardship” for their citizen spouse or parent. The government received about … Continue reading

US marine biologist accused of feeding whale – Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A marine biologist who runs popular whale-watching tours on California’s Monterey Bay has been indicted for violating federal laws that protect marine mammals, though her attorneys said her interactions with the creatures …

M&A Group Of The Year: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett – site.law360.com

Law360, New York (January 05, 2012, 7:44 PM ET) — In a rough year for mergers and acquisitions, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP completed 163 publicized transactions valued at more than $289 billion in 2011, including such industry milestones as … Continue reading