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Roger S. Aaron, Top Deals Lawyer, Dies at 69 – New York Times

… 1964 and earned a master’s in business administration from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business the following year. He then attended Yale Law School, graduating in 1968. While a law student in 1967, he spent a summer working at Skadden … Continue reading

What should I do to change my Medicare Advantage plan before time runs out February 14? – Forbes

Coverage options should be reviewed carefully when dis enrolling. Individuals who want expert guidance should contact a qualified elder law attorney to review their government benefits and health care needs. Traditional Medicare does cover most …

Fighting crime, misconceptions – CharlotteObserver.com

It’s one of the misconceptions she and other female officers face every day, some of which they say come from TV shows like “Law & Order” and “CSI.” Harveston knows the misconceptions well, including: Women can automatically enter the force … Continue reading

Lively political season begins – CharlotteObserver.com

Thanks to a new law, the North Carolina election season that begins … North Carolina already is assured of its heaviest political turnover in years. Among those leaving office: Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue, Republican U.S. Rep.

New Crime Management System for the Norwegian National Police Directorate Being Developed by Accenture – StreetInsider.com

The crime management system will enable the Norwegian police force to better manage, link and analyze case information and intelligence for greater reliability and consistency across law enforcement, police investigations, border management, emergency …

Criticism of Chevron Grows Over Use of "Secret" Panel to Evade $18 Billion Ecuador Judgment, says Amazon Defense Coalition – Sacramento Bee

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – The Andean Commission of Jurists and five prestigious international law experts from around the world have joined a growing chorus of criticism targeting Chevron’s attempt to use a secret …

Obama’s budget shines spotlight on Romney’s low millionaire tax rate – Washington Post

Assuming that the Bush-era tax cuts expire at the end of the year, as required by law, dividends for the top 2 percent of income-earners would be taxed at 39.6 percent. Before 2002, the richest taxpayers paid a 35 percent … Continue reading

Obama Budget Seeks to Ramp Up Trade Enforcement – Wall Street Journal

The ITA would be required to direct more than $11 million of that to monitor China’s compliance with trade laws. The USTR’s Office would also get a small bump up in funding–$4 million–with a proposed budget outlay of $53 million.

Presidential Candidates’ Unsuccessful Bid to Appear on Va. Primary Ballot Will Have Longstanding Legal and Political Ramifications – PR Newswire

“Second, for lawyers who would challenge state laws,” he continues, “Governor Perry’s lawsuit proved that you cannot wait until the eleventh hour to craft post-hoc legal theories to fix every mistake made by your political team. If you wait until the …

United States: U. S. Supreme Court Unanimously Recognizes Ministerial Exception to Employment Discrimination Laws – Mondaq

Equal Employment Opportunity Comm’n … 2012, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) announced on its website modifications to the answers to two of its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and added 10 new FAQs and answers concerning …