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Crime Stoppers seeking Offender of the Week – Topeka Capital-Journal

The last known address Smutny gave law enforcement was 4101 SW 23rd St. in Topeka, but officers said it is no longer valid. Crime Stoppers is asking the assistance of the public to help locate Smutny. If you known of … Continue reading

Health care reform bill still alive – Rapid City Journal

The South Dakota Legislature won’t slam the door on 2010′s controversial federal health care reform — but it is ready to do so at a moment’s notice if the U.S. Supreme Court rules the law unconstitutional. A House committee on … Continue reading

Anaconda Copper Mine: Judge Clears Way For Class-Action Suit Against Toxic Nevada Mine – Huffington Post

Jones handed Atlantic Richfield a minor victory by ruling the 100-plus plaintiffs in the class-action suit cannot seek damages under the legal theory of unjust enrichment because Nevada law generally limits that sort of restitution to cases …

Carbo Ceramics Alert: The Briscoe Law Firm and Powers Taylor, LLP Announce Investigation of Possible … – Yahoo Finance

or Willie Briscoe at The Briscoe Law Firm, PLLC, (214) 706-9314, or via email at WBriscoe@TheBriscoeLawFirm.com.  There is no cost or fee to you. In a recently filed federal class action complaint, Carbo Ceramics and certain of its officers and … Continue reading

Beyond your warranty is the ‘implied’ warranty – Boston Globe

you have a right to ask for compensation. Edgar Dworsky, who runs the Somerville-based Consumerworld.org website, says the law can be helpful to consumers who use it as the basis to send a formal letter to stores or manufacturers demanding … Continue reading

Push for “Good Samaritan” mine cleanup remains a good idea – Denver Post

The poll found strong support for the statement that environmental laws are “important safeguards to protect private-property owners, public health and taxpayers from toxic pollution and costly cleanups.” But as a result of concerns about a …

ESOP Association Welcomes Clarification of ESOP Tax Provision in President Obama’s FY 2013 Budget – YAHOO!

The President’s Budget notes in its explanation of the proposal ESOP law clarification that I.R.C. 1041 provides that, when pursuant to a divorce decree a spouse divorcing is given title to shares, he/she does not recognize gain and owe tax. … Continue reading

Treasury Proposes Easing Offshore Bank Tax Compliance Burden – Businessweek

The announcement is intended to address concerns of overseas financial institutions while making it clear that the U.S. plans to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or FATCA. The 2010 law requires banks to withhold 30 percent from …

Okun’s Law Breaks as Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Falls: Tom Keene – Businessweek

a senior economist in New York at the firm, said in an interview today on “Bloomberg Surveillance” with Tom Keene and Ken Prewitt. “For a long time, we and most other economists used Okun’s Law as a rule of thumb … Continue reading

Mortgage Settlement Comes Too Late for Many American Homeowners – PR-USA.net

The firm, however, remains hopeful that the settlement will be a step in the right direction … About The Mortgage Law Group: The Mortgage Law Group is one of the most sophisticated consumer protection law firms nationwide. They’ve helped thousands … Continue reading