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Civil rights group has new gripe with Congressional map – Weblogs.baltimoresun.com
The same goes for military personnel assigned to bases. Cabrera acknowledged it is odd for a civil rights group to be arguing against a law created to bolster minority representation. “We are using every possible legal argument to prevent the … Continue reading
Alabama’s immigration law, Jefferson County’s finances; Joey Kennedy’s ready to chat about both – Everything Alabama Blog
Alabama’s immigration law still is drawing a lot of attention, and it’s likely to until the courts finally decide how much of it will survive. Last week, Janet Napolitano, secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, said her …
Immigration fight recalls civil rights era – Sand Mountain Reporter
Alabama was well-suited to be the nation’s civil rights battleground because of its harsh segregation laws, large black population, and the presence of a charismatic young minister named Martin Luther King Jr., who led a boycott of segregated …
Wisconsin seeks health care law waiver – stevenspointjournal.com
WASHINGTON — Gov. Scott Walker’s administration is seeking an exemption from a new health care law requirement that could mean millions of dollars in rebates to Wisconsin consumers. Under the health care reform law enacted in March 2010 …
UPDATE 4-US, EU, Japan press China on financial services at WTO – Reuters UK
The trade office, known as the USTR … defended China’s record and said it had kept to the letter of WTO law but had never signed up to any commitments on acquisitions of banks. The policy of limiting foreign ownership … Continue reading
Global Law Firm Greenberg Traurig Receives North America M&A Law Firm of the Year Award – Yahoo Finance
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP received the 2011 North America M&A Law Firm of the Year and The 2011 Energy Deal of the Year awards at the Americas Atlas Award Gala presented by the Global … Continue reading
Law Firms Scramble To Find Real Estate Talent – site.law360.com
Law360, San Diego (October 31, 2011, 3:45 PM ET) — As business starts to pick up, law firms are having a difficult time hiring real estate associates with junior and mid-level experience, which could lead to problems with staffing projects … Continue reading
Weekend crime roundup: Daytime robberies and Swiss Army knife attack – San Francisco Examiner
A man got angry that another man was aggressively demanding money from him, so he pulled out a knife and stabbed him once in the arm and the head. The wounds were superficial. A 22-year-old man was stabbed twice in … Continue reading
Actor to host Va debut of soap box derby film – Washington Examiner
Actor Corbin Bernsen plans to host a premiere of a movie that features Soap Box Derby racing. The actor perhaps best known for his role in TV show “L.A. Law” is scheduled to visit Culpeper on Sunday to help introduce … Continue reading
Opponents of Arizona’s immigration law ask judge to block measure’s day labor restrictions – Washington Post
PHOENIX — Groups opposing Arizona’s immigration enforcement law have asked a federal judge to put a stop to a section of the statute that bans the blocking of traffic when people seek or offer day-labor services on streets. The Mexican … Continue reading
