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NLG calls for dismissal of charges against Manning – DAILY KOS
More below Kathleen Gilberd, executive director of the NLG’s Military Law Task Force (MLTF) said, “Manning is being prosecuted for patriotic acts akin to the release of the Pentagon Papers in 1971. His prosecution highlights both the way …
Greenberg Traurig M&A Practice Jumps in California League Table Rankings – Marketwatch
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — The international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP ranks among the top mergers and acquisitions advisors in a number of categories and jurisdictions according to league table reports published by mergermarket.
Class action suit filed against Citizens Property Insurance Corp. – 10Connects.com
The Florida Association for Insurance Reform filed a class action lawsuit in Pasco County against Citizens … The suit says Citizens has been using this practice for several years in violation of the law. It asks a judge to force … Continue reading
United States: Venturing Into Ambush Marketing And Protecting Sponsorships Requires Careful Planning – FOXSports.com
For example, in 2010, South Africa implemented new intellectual property laws designed to protect promoters and protect the value of World Cup sponsorships. Most people may be aware that the U.S. Olympic Committee (“USOC”) and the International …
MPs call for UK to take back control of crime laws – Torquay Herald Express
Westcountry Conservative MPs have backed a campaign demanding that police powers be clawed back from Brussels. In the Prime Minister’s latest stand-off with Tory backbenchers over the EU, more than 100 MPs want Britain to pull out of a raft … Continue reading
Running: Lakeland Truck Driver to Compete in Polk Senior Games – The Ledger
He said his daughter-in-law provided some inspiration … As for Elmhorst’s success in the Senior Games, it’s been unpredictable. Three years ago, he placed in his age group. In 2010, he was fourth, just out of the medals.
Obama signs law allowing indefinite detention of Americans – Lakeland Times
In one of his final acts of 2011, on Dec. 31, President Barack Obama signed into law a bill allowing the U.S. military to indefinitely detain any American citizen it suspects of participating in or substantially supporting terrorist activities, without … Continue reading
Philippine envoy to UN stresses ‘rule of law’ in resolving int’l disputes – Global Nation
According to Cabactulan, “we need to broaden and enrich the debate in the UN on the rule of law to include conflict prevention and dispute resolution. We must not tire in the efforts to prevent international conflicts.” He also reminded … Continue reading
Republican Women Ask AL GOP to Defend Immigration Law – YAHOO!
TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — “Why would GOP leaders rush to change our immigration law that’s working so well that illegal aliens are self-deporting in droves?” asked Elois Zeanah, President of the Alabama Federation of …
Appeals court cuts down Forest Service plan – Capital Press (subscription)
The U.S. Forest Service violated environmental law by approving a plan to greatly increase allowable logging levels on national forests in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, according to a federal appeals court. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of …
