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Elk Grove woman wins $7.6M in UC Davis malpractice suit – The Business Journal
The jury awarded $1.2 million in pain and suffering, but California’s medical malpractice law caps these damages at $250,000, so she’ll collect $6.67 million if the verdict stands. It was unclear Monday afternoon whether the university would appeal.
US government sues over South Carolina immigration law – Big Hollywood
President Barack Obama’s administration Monday challenged a new immigration law by South Carolina, the third such law it has taken on, arguing it is unconstitutional and interferes with federal immigration authority, the Justice Department said. “The …
U.S. challenges South Carolina immigration law – msnbc.com
U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration sought on Monday to block parts of South Carolina’s new immigration law, arguing that the federal government had preeminent authority over immigration matters. The move by the U.S. Department of Justice in South …
Bankruptcy Protections Cover Qimonda’s US Licensees – site.law360.com
… in the cross-border bankruptcy, to eliminate or restrict the applicability of Section 365. The dispute hinged on whether the German law’s shortcomings — the country’s insolvency law,… To view the full article, take a free trial now.
A New One Stop Resource for Payday Lending Laws in Vermont – PRLog (free press release)
information about alternative options to a cash advance and information about consumer rights and protection in Vermont. Consumers will be able to evaluate their situation to determine if a cash advance is right for their current needs on the Vermont … Continue reading
RUBIN: Elections are test for Arab moderates – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Those principles, both men say, do not rule out full rights for women. They say there is no contradiction between sharia and Tunisia’s family-status law, the most liberal in the Arab world, which guarantees women equal rights with men …
Opposition to Stop Online Piracy Act grows – Computerworld
The law would allow copyright holders and IP owners to ask payment … In the letter sent today, the trade groups said that SOPA would create an “unprecedented private right of action regime for intellectual property.” Markham Erickson …
Could a Pharmacy Monopoly Affect Your Healthcare? – Huffingtonpost.com
But today, two of his lesser-known but lasting legacies — antitrust law and ensuring that U.S. residents have access to safe medicines — are about to intersect in ways he couldn’t possibly have imagined. Mention “antitrust” at a dinner party, … Continue reading
Kris Humphries alleged victim of a hedge fund scam – USA Today
Online that Humphries, who played for the Nets last season, is working with law enforcement and wouldn’t have any comment … Both have tackled the sports biz ranging from what’s behind mega-events such as the Olympics and Super Bowl to … Continue reading
Kenner council will likely override Yenni’s veto, seek AG’s opinion – New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Kenner City Council appears poised to override Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni’s veto of a new law barring political appointees from politicking. But after it votes, the council is likely to defer the original ordinance so they can request a … Continue reading
