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Real Estate Investment Trusts Outlook – Oct. 2011 – Yahoo Finance
Solid dividend payouts are arguably the biggest enticement for REIT investors, as U.S. law requires REITs to distribute 90% … REITs took on far less debt than private real estate investors, and many were able to sell at the top … Continue reading
The divide between government and private unions began to grow in the 1980s under President Ronald Reagan as unions lost labor law protections. – The Ledger
“Employees in non-union (jobs) have no defense,” said Ed Chambers … unions began to grow in the 1980s under President Ronald Reagan as unions lost labor law protections. In addition, Reagan weakened the National Labor Relations Board, said …
Selectmen shoot down Upton Planning Board’s litigation attempt – Abington Mariner
Selectmen last week put a stop to the Planning Board’s attempt to spend $3,000 of its operational budget to hire an attorney to look into activity at the Grafton & Upton Railroad on Maple Avenue. Selectmen Chairman Robert Fleming said … Continue reading
Commonwealth progress on human rights hampered by lack of consensus – Sydney Morning Herald
The recommendation to appoint a commission for human rights, democracy and the rule of law was rejected. Photo: Michele Mossop THE Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting wrapped up in Perth yesterday with modest progress made on reform. About half the … Continue reading
Canadian train trip offers plenty of majestic sights – Pantagraph
Calgary, like most of this part of Canada, did not develop until the late 19th century. An 1886 fire leveled much of downtown, leading to a law requiring that future public buildings be made of sandstone or brick. Thanks to … Continue reading
Ellis: Ethics board punts, then squelches critic – Argus Leader
State law clearly says that government officers and employees can have opinions on campaign issues. And Huether, as a candidate for mayor, supported building a new events center. So the guy is simply trying to fulfill a campaign goal.
Legal Committee delegates suggest flaws in International Law Commission proposals, suggest possible adjustments – Reliefweb.int
As the Sixth Committee continued its debate on the second part of the annual consideration of the International Law Commission report, delegates, in the service of strengthening international law, sought to clarify and improve the several sets of draft …
Confusion remains over Alabama immigration law – Everything Alabama Blog
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — On Sept. 27, a Mexican national by the name of Manuel Hernandez was driving through Warrior, a small city north of Birmingham. Warrior police detective George Billits said he stopped Hernandez for driving 60 mph in a … Continue reading
Seminar aims to explain changes in elder law – Sun Sentinel
Seniors, baby boomers, their families and caregivers may be interested in attending an upcoming elder-law seminar in Hollywood. The free Nov. 7 seminar will focus on changes to durable powers of attorney procedures that went into effect Oct. 1 …
Suu Kyi holds talks with Myanmar gov’t minister – Arizona Daily Star
… took power in March after decades of repressive army rule and its new president, Thein Sein, has moved to liberalize the political atmosphere. In the past week, Parliament has amended a law to try to woo Suu Kyi’s National … Continue reading
