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CIBC ranks as top financial adviser on M&A – Reuters Canada
TORONTO (Reuters) – CIBC (CM.TO: Quote) emerged as Canada’s top financial adviser on mergers and acquisitions in 2011 after bringing … in Canadian dealmaking for the year were the law firms Blake Cassels & Graydon, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt …
Civil rights lawyer Robert Carter dead – United Press International
He wrote in his 2004 book, “A Matter of Law: A Memoir of Struggle in the Cause of Equal Rights,” that psychological testimony showing black children suffered as a result of segregation was crucial in persuading the court. He said … Continue reading
NFIB Seeks To Add Two Plaintiffs To The Health Law SCOTUS Case – Kaiser Health News
The National Federation of Independent Business asked the Supreme Court to add two additional plaintiffs to its health law challenge after the initial plaintiff in the case filed for bankruptcy. The Wall Street Journal: Health Law Opponents Try …
Israeli court refuses to block Nakba Law – United Press International
The Adalah Center for Arab Minority Rights and the Association for Civil Rights in Israel says the law “ignores the harm to freedom of expression and to civil rights of Arabs that exists prior to the law having been applied.”
Graco TurboBooster class action commenced in Canada – CNW Group
LONDON, ON, Jan. 5, 2012 /CNW/ -The law firm Siskinds LLP has launched a class action against Graco Children’s Products, Inc. and related entities regarding its TurboBooster child car seats. From the commencement of production in or about June 2002 … Continue reading
Federal law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2011 – Washington Post
Thirteen federal law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in 2011, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page, a nonprofit organization. In addition to officers who were killed by gunfire, as National Park Service Ranger Margaret Anderson was … Continue reading
Immigration Victory for San Francisco Binational Couple – Advocate
The law covers not only immigration issues but also hundreds of tax, Social Security and other federal laws. “We’re still dizzy from the news,” said Makk. “We are elated.” Makk has been forced to “play the visa tag game back … Continue reading
Court: Rader Farms’ land clearing violated Whatcom County environmental law – Bellingham Herald
Rader Farms violated Whatcom County law when it cleared and graded wetlands in preparation for blueberry planting without obtaining the approval of county planners, an appeals court ruled. The court decision touches a sensitive topic for many in …
Call for law to protect animal welfare – Xinhua News Agency
The Law on Protection of Wild Animals is the only existing animal … according to Mang’s survey. “Entertainment and profit are always priorities for zoo owners. But when animal trainers torture animals in front of audiences the zoo can never … Continue reading
KPMG to offer training in tax laws at NIIT centres – New Kerala
Bangalore, Jan 5 : Global consulting-cum-audit firm KPMG will offer training in taxation laws and regulations in collaboration with NIIT Imperia management institution to meet the growing need for professionals in finance, accounting and taxation. “The …
