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Gail Achterman, Portland lawyer and lifelong public servant, dies of cancer at 62 – Oregonian
Gail Achterman, a Portland lawyer and lifelong Oregonian whose record of public service spanned nearly 40 years in natural resources, environmental law and transportation policy, died Saturday of pancreatic cancer at age 62. “Gail passed away …
Cruise disaster lawsuits face choppy seas in US – Ct Post
The ticket contract includes what’s known as a “choice of forum” clause stating that lawsuits must be filed in Italy. Maritime law experts say that similar attempts to sue in the U.S. despite these clauses have been turned away by … Continue reading
British police arrest five in phone-hacking inquiry – Los Angeles Times
The journalists were reported to be former and current senior members of the Sun … aiding and abetting misconduct in a public office (contrary to common law) and conspiracy in relation to both these offenses.” Police said they also arrested …
Blessings of Gridlock—Few Changes in Taxes – Wall Street Journal
Thanks to political gridlock in Washington last year, taxpayers will have to grapple with relatively few tax-law changes on their federal income-tax returns for 2011. “There are a few new forms to contend with, but in general the tax return … Continue reading
Congress tries to police itself on inside trading – Toledo Blade
Insider trading laws apply to all Americans, but CBS’ “60 Minutes” in November said members of Congress get a pass, citing investment transactions by party leaders and a committee chairman in businesses about to be affected by pending legislation.
Brown ordered firing of regulator who cracked down on oil firms – Los Angeles Times
The official balked. Relaxing rules on underground injection, a risky method of oil extraction common in the state, would violate environmental laws, wrote Derek Chernow, then head of the Department of Conservation, in a memo obtained by The Times.
Lawmaker breaking the law – The Daily Star
Is it a matter of right for political parties or their affiliates to do so … are surprised that he has not been charged with under the appropriate section of the law. We would like to emphasise that no one … Continue reading
After 70 years, right-to-work issue remains a hot potato – Des Moines Register
Since the 1940s, 22 states have passed laws barring unions from collecting mandatory fees from workers for labor representation. Supporters, mostly Republicans, insist the measure helps create a pro-business climate that attracts employers and increases jobs.
Law Regulating Animal Euthanasia Threatened – NBC Los Angeles
Proponents of the law are attempting to pull at the governor’s heart strings to shift his political stance, even going so far as creating a Facebook page for the first-dog, Sutter. The governor’s office has proposed changes to the law … Continue reading
The Law Firm of Weiss & Lurie Investigates Illumina Inc. – Business Wire
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Weiss & Lurie, a national class action and shareholder rights law firm with offices in New York City and Los Angeles, is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the Board of Directors … Continue reading
