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Fireworks Companies: New Michigan Insurance Law Could Spark Unconstitutional Effects – Insurance News Net

Eight fireworks companies have filed suit against the State of Michigan, arguing that a new state law governing minimum insurance requirements is excessive and unconstitutional. In a federal complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern …

Sport chiefs want legal change over Optus ruling – Brisbane Times

Australia’s biggest sporting codes are pushing the government to change copyright law for live broadcasts … while also ”working to maintain a sustainable legal framework that accommodates the innovative digital environment”.

Is California the Incubator for U.S. Employment Law? – Law.com

Those cases, while originating in California, have already impacted labor and employment law nationwide. Brody said that he particularly expects to see other states grappling with the limits of mandatory arbitration in the coming year.

LAW: Few things are as certain as taxes, ground breakings – Riverside Press Enterprise

For lawyers, it’s certainly appropriate timing for the Riverside County Barristers Association to use its next meeting to introduce non-tax lawyers to tax law’s basics … that fall within the Downtown Business Improvement District pay …

Uganda anti-gay bill ‘grave assault’ on rights: Amnesty – YAHOO!

“The bill would significantly hamper the work of human rights defenders and others who find themselves in conflict with the law merely by carrying out their legitimate activities. “The knock-on effect of passing this bill would reach far beyond gay … Continue reading

James Greenwood – The 25 most influential people in biopharma today – FierceBiotech

As president and CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization … protection clause from biosimilars competition as part of the landmark health reform law, giving the industry infinitely more exclusivity than the 5-year protection supported …

Canadian laws could help gang violence, claim – the Royal Gazette

Aspects of Canada’s “criminal organisation” laws would be even more effective in reducing gang violence here than it has been in Canada, it has been claimed. The legislation takes into account distinctions in gang activity based upon level …

Northern States Financial Corporation to Voluntarily Delist From NASDAQ; Common Stock Expected to Be Traded in the Over-the-Counter Market – Market Wire

The Company undertakes no responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statements unless required to do so under the federal securities laws.

Federal government takes aim at Georgia’s immigration law – WGCL

So far, Georgia has stayed out of the legal battles that have embroiled four other states that include Arizona, Utah, South Carolina and Alabama. But U.S. Assistant Attorney General, Tony West, said the Obama administration now has Georgia on their … Continue reading

Republican Women Ask AL GOP to Defend Immigration Law – PR Newswire

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 …