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Same-sex marriage a civil right – Seacoast Online
In our view, same-sex marriage is clearly a civil rights issue. We believe all men and women must be equal under the law. In states where same-sex couples cannot marry, they are often denied dozens of basic rights such as … Continue reading
NHS facing £15.7bn for rising number of clinical negligence claims – Daily Telegraph
“The Treasury … did not know that clinical claims recorded by the NHS Litigation Authority had increased by some 31 per cent in 2010/11 or what plans were in place to reduce liabilities for clinical negligence.” A large proportion of … Continue reading
USW Values USTR Settlement of ‘Zeroing’ in Trade Disputes – Big Hollywood
“Strong trade remedy laws are important for stopping the destructive practices of many of our trading partners who dump products in our market that harm our union members and domestic producers.” Historically, U.S. law has captured 100 percent …
Obama, Catholics & Sharia Law – DAILY KOS
The current controversy over the Obama administration’s determination that religious hospitals involved in taking federal money must participate in family planning is just another example of the fact that we live under Christian Sharia law in …
Letter to UN Asks for Review of Chevron in Ecuador Case for Possible Violations of International Law – PR-USA.net
A distinguished international law jurist from Latin America has issued a letter to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, asking for a review of Chevron’s “egregious misuse” of an investor treaty to evade its $18 billion liability in Ecuador for … Continue reading
Malpractice complaints against former Duluth neurosurgeon not listed on board site – Duluth News Tribune
In November 2006, the News Tribune requested, under state and federal open records laws, “any and all documents … file or on the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice website, which does not list malpractice suits against physicians.
Patrick nominates three for judicial posts, one in Bristol County – Abington Mariner
… attorney in Probate and Family Court and as a supervisor and mentor of legal services staff attorneys on probate and family law matters. McMahon is an active participant in the SJC Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services, the … Continue reading
Senate Considers Taxes From Inherited IRAs to Pay for Roads – Businessweek
The updated bill also would impose limits on inherited IRAs. Under current law, the holder of an IRA must start taking taxable distributions at age 70 1/2. Savings can build tax-free when the account holder dies and leaves the account … Continue reading
Alabama state Sen. Scott Beason urges crowd to stand up for state’s immigration law – Everything Alabama Blog
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — State Sen. Scott Beason, R-Gardendale, today urged about 100 people attending a rally outside the State House to tell their legislators to stand up for Alabama’s immigration law, which Beason helped push through the …
"Take a Tasty Bite out of Crime" tickets on sale – WLBT
The remainder of the money supports tri-county law enforcement agencies. “Crime prevention and education is a big thing for us, so we would probably be applying for some of that money to go out into the community and help with … Continue reading
