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18 hrs ago | Swissinfo

Settlement "expected" in apartheid case

“It certainly shows that there is absolute merit in the claims that were filed against the corporations and we now look forward to this matter unfolding further.”

A major apartheid lawsuit involving multinationals and Swiss companies is to go ahead in the United States but could be settled early, an expert has said. via Swissinfo

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Related Topix: US News, US Supreme Court, Credit Suisse Asset Mnagement Income Fund, Financial Services, World News, South Africa, Africa

Wednesday May 14 | NewsTimesLive.com

Blumenthal appeals No Child Left Behind Act

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is asking a federal appeals court to block the federal government from imposing unreimbursed costs for the No Child Left Behind Act. via NewsTimesLive.com

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Monday May 12 | Jurist

Supreme Court affirms ruling allowing anti-apartheid claims to proceed after recusals

Am. Isuzu Motors, Inc., et al. v. Ntsebeza, Lungisile, et al involved a huge class of plaintiffs suing several dozen companies which did business in South Africa during apartheid , [JURIST news archive], ... via Jurist

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Saturday May 10 | Legal Times

2nd Circuit Upholds Investment Adviser's Extended Sentence After Fraud Victims' Testimony

“A law requiring that victims be reasonably heard (if they request) after the defendant has already been convicted does not implicate the Ex Post Facto Clause”

Eberhard pleaded guilty in 2004 to stealing client funds, transferring money between accounts and issuing bogus statements Eberhard argued unsuccessfully in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that the ... via Legal Times

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Thursday May 8 | New York Post

Calorie-Cop Tix on the Menu

“It's part of the normal inspection - if it happens to be your day and you happen to be McDonald's, then you may get a citation if it applies to you.”

Heath Department inspectors yesterday began issuing citations to chain restaurants in violation of the new city regulation calling for them to post caloric-content information. via New York Post

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Tuesday May 6 | News-Medical.Net

New York lawmakers, HIV/AIDS advocates working to address HIV/AIDS funds for counties

“Under this program, we were able to provide [clients] with extra food vouchers, assistance with their utilities and rental assistance”

New York state lawmakers and HIV/AIDS advocates are working to address federal HIV/AIDS funding for Nassau and Suffolk counties following a recent ruling that HHS should restore more than $1 million in Ryan ... via News-Medical.Net

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Related Topix: Publishing, New York Times, US News, Suffolk County, NY, Medicine, Acupuncture, Health

Tuesday May 6 | Los Angeles Times

Robert Blake challenges $15-million award

“Ms. Bakley did not provide her children with a stable, normal or safe environment”

Robert Blake's lawyer asked an appeals court today to reconsider its decision ordering the actor to pay $15 million in damages to the children of his slain wife, Bonny Lee Bakley. via Los Angeles Times

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Related Topix: US News, Robert Blake, Robert Blake Trial, Folk

Monday May 5 | NOLA.com

NY appeals court weighs IDs of abused Guantanamo detainees

“The AP's interest is the public's interest, knowing what the government is up to”

An appeals court panel heard arguments Monday on whether to release the identities of some detainees at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp who suffered mistreatment by their handlers or other prisoners. via NOLA.com

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Related Topix: US News, Camp Delta, Guantanamo Bay

Sunday May 4 | HoodaThunk?

NYC illegal lawsuit against gun manufacturers thrown out by Second Circuit Court of Appeals

Way back in Y2K the city of New York pressed a lawsuit against gun manufacturers for crimes committed using their products. via HoodaThunk?

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