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House repeals law withholding contractors’ taxes – Denver Post
WASHINGTON—In a rare show of unity in a bitterly partisan year, the House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to repeal a law requiring federal, state and local governments to withhold 3 percent of what contractors are owed until they pay their taxes.
The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Securities Laws Violations by Meta Financial Group, Inc. – Yahoo Finance
NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Levi & Korsinsky is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Meta Financial Group, Inc. (“Meta Financial” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:CASH – News) concerning possible violations of …
Director brings umpire, business skils to law firm – Chattanooga Times Free Press
Career: A native of Springfield, N.J., Hetzel began working at the accounting firm of Arthur Andersen while he was still in college as a freshman at Georgia Tech in March 1978. He spent 25 years with Arthur Andersen, rising to … Continue reading
The Supreme Court, Corporations and Human Rights – Huffingtonpost.com
The case was brought under an old federal law known as the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), which allows non-U.S. citizens to bring suit in U.S. federal courts for violations of international human rights law. The Second Circuit dismissed the Kiobel … Continue reading
US federal agents: environmental laws hamper work – msnbc.com
WASHINGTON — Federal agents trying to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border say they’re hampered by laws that keep them from driving vehicles on huge swaths of land because it falls under U.S. environmental protection, leaving it to wildlife — and …
Critics see anti-marriage bias in new health law – Washington Times
They also say the law will encourage women to drop out of the workforce. “I do know people who will get a divorce to make this work,” said Rep. Paul A. Gosar, Arizona Republican, speaking at a House Committee on … Continue reading
GOP seeking waiver of environmental laws at border – msnbc.com
A growing number of lawmakers are saying such restrictions have turned wilderness areas into highways for criminals. In recent weeks, three congressional panels, including two in the GOP-controlled House and one in the Democratic-controlled …
Restoring Capitalism: Unequal Justice — Banker Arrests O; Protester Arrests 2,511 – Huffingtonpost.com
There are four broad principles associated with criminal law that apply to a capitalist system: First, stupidity — no matter how great or how extreme the consequences — is not a crime. Poor, high-risk decisions that led to the financial … Continue reading
Senate will act today on bill undercutting business and consumer rights – WisBar
27, 2011 – The full Wisconsin Senate will vote today on proposed legislation that, if enacted, will undermine the rights of Wisconsin businesses … businesses against those who have violated the law. These statutes also are frequently used to …
Refresher On Labor Laws Of The Land – WBNG-TV
The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce and local law firm Hinman Howard & Kattell want to make sure you’re up to date on all of the latest labor and employment laws. The groups hosted a refresher on ways employers can … Continue reading
