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Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of HealthSpring, Inc. – Yahoo Finance
BALA CYNWYD, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of HealthSprings, Inc. (“HealthSprings” or the “Company”) (NYSE – HS) relating to the proposed …
Local governments oppose proposed legislation limiting civil rights protections – MLive.com
The Lansing and East Lansing City Councils have passed resolutions opposing legislation that would ban municipal civil rights protections that are more expansive than state law. The Lansing City Council voted unanimously Monday to state their …
Alabama Immigration Law: Opponents Rally Around Deli Owner, Latino Workers – Huffingtonpost.com
Last week HuffPost told the story of Steve Dubrinsky, a Birmingham deli owner who was pilloried by strangers for defending his Latino workforce in an interview with the Birmingham News. Dubrinsky had told the paper that even documented Latinos …
New report touts benefits of health-care reform for Virginians – Daily Press
Joining in the call, Jill Hanken, staff attorney for the Virginia Poverty Law Center, outlined the economic challenges … she pointed out the real financial benefits already effected by “health-care reform” in Virginia. She cited the popular …
Another barrier to law school: an unsavory digital trail – Law.com
A poll by Kaplan Test Prep found that law school admissions officers are far more likely to investigate applicants’ digital trails than are those handling undergraduate or business school admissions. Of the 128 law school admissions officers who …
U.S. Vote on EU Aviation Plan May Start Trade War, Environment Group Says – Bloomberg
An adviser to the EU court said in a non-binding opinion on Oct. 6 that the inclusion of aviation in the region’s cap-and-trade is compatible with international law, signaling the suing airlines should lose the challenge. The EU is “very … Continue reading
Immigration laws backfire – Rock Hill Herald
South Carolina and other states face big challenges in making new laws work. A number of states, including South Carolina, had little trouble passing tough new illegal immigration laws. But putting those laws into play and enforcing them will be … Continue reading
NC appeals court considers sweepstakes machines – The News & Observer
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina law enforcement and business owners are seeking clarity whether all video sweepstakes machines are illegal, or whether a law trying to end their existence tramples on free speech rights. The state Court of Appeals …
Senator Addabbo Co-Sponsors Another Senior Sunset Series With Brady & Marshak: “Health Care Proxy For All” – Long Island Exchange
Addabbo, Jr., is co-sponsoring a repeat of the Senior Sunset Seminar series that begins with a health care proxy/elder law seminar at Sugar Bun Bakery, 156-22 Crossbay Boulevard, Howard Beach, with Linda Marshak, elder law attorney and partner …
US To Press China On Unfair Trade Practices – NASDAQ
Two senior administration officials came under heavy fire from Democratic lawmakers frustrated that Washington hasn’t done enough to get China to comply with international trade laws. At one point, Rep. Jim McDermott (D., Wash.) likened the two officials …
