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Rifqa now permanent US resident - Columbus Dispatch

Rifqa now permanent US resident
Columbus Dispatch
In a civil suit filed in US District Court in Columbus, Omar Tarazi says that attorney John Stemberger and blogger Pamela G. Oshry made statements on ...
One attorney in Rifqa case sues another, Orlando's John StembergerOrlando Sentinel
Ohio lawyer says convert's supporters defamed himMiamiHerald.com

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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:37:47 GMT+00:00

North Dakota Supreme Court rules pharmacy issue won't be on ballot - In-Forum

North Dakota Supreme Court rules pharmacy issue won't be on ballot
In-Forum
The North Dakota Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously upheld a decision to reject petitions bearing the signatures of almost 14000 voters to place the ...
ND Supreme Court: No vote on pharmacy measureBusinessWeek
ND Supreme Court Rules `No` on Pharmacy Ballot MeasureKFYR-TV
Supreme Court rejects pharmacy petition appealBismarck Tribune
KXNet.com
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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:25:23 GMT+00:00

Suspect in officer shooting appears in court - San Jose Mercury News

Suspect in officer shooting appears in court
San Jose Mercury News
Defense attorney Anne Beles spoke briefly outside the Oakland courtroom Tuesday after her client, 20-year-old Andrew Barrientos, made his first court ...
Lawyer: Cop's shooting a misunderstanding?San Francisco Chronicle
Sea of Blue Show Support For Injured OfficerNBC Bay Area

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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:09:38 GMT+00:00

San Francisco reconsidering gun ban in transit ads - The Associated Press

San Francisco reconsidering gun ban in transit ads
The Associated Press
The Municipal Transportation Agency is "taking a step back" to review its policy in light of a recent US Supreme Court decision that said Second Amendment ...

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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:29:27 GMT+00:00

Brown appeals for stay from Supreme Court - Seattle Times

Seattle Times

Brown appeals for stay from Supreme Court
Seattle Times
The Washington state Attorney General's office says an inmate who is scheduled to be executed this week is seeking a stay from the US Supreme Court. ...
Brown asks the US Supreme Court to stay his executionSeattle Times
Judge rejects stay for convicted murderer Cal Coburn BrownSeattle Times
NEW Appeals court rejects Brown's request for stayWalla Walla Union-Bulletin
KIMA CBS 29 -The Spokesman Review
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Publ.Date : Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:19:11 GMT+00:00

Indian Court Dismisses Vodafone's Tax Claim Challenge - BusinessWeek

Reuters India

Indian Court Dismisses Vodafone's Tax Claim Challenge
BusinessWeek
The dispute went up to India's Supreme Court in January 2009 after the Bombay High Court ruled in December 2008 against Vodafone's initial challenge of the ...
India Court Rules Against VodafoneWall Street Journal
India court upholds big tax bill against VodafoneThe Associated Press
Vodafone Case; Bombay High Court Rules In Favor Of IT AuthoritiesRTT News
Financial Times -Economic Times -Moneycontrol.com
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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:46:13 GMT+00:00

Speeding tickets get an increase - Waukegan News Sun

Belleville News Democrat

Speeding tickets get an increase
Waukegan News Sun
We realized we were less than a lot of the states," said Champaign County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Ford, who chaired the Supreme Court subcommittee that ...
Speeders, get ready to fork over more cashChicago Tribune
Speeders, Beware: Illinois Fines Going UpFOX2now.com

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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:05:14 GMT+00:00

Brown appeals for stay from Supreme Court - Seattle Times

Seattle Times

Brown appeals for stay from Supreme Court
Seattle Times
The Washington state Attorney General's office says an inmate who is scheduled to be executed this week is seeking a stay from the US Supreme Court. ...
NEW Appeals court rejects Brown's request for stayWalla Walla Union-Bulletin
Brown asks the US Supreme Court to stay his executionSeattle Times
Judge rejects stay for convicted murderer Cal Coburn BrownSeattle Times
TheNewsTribune.com
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Publ.Date : Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:19:11 GMT+00:00

Reclusive heiress's attorney lashes out at critics - msnbc.com

New York Daily News

Reclusive heiress's attorney lashes out at critics
msnbc.com
... as an attorney, with no disciplinary sanction in 52 years of practice. He serves on several bar association committees, is a mediator in federal court, ...
'Peace' of her mindNew York Post

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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:13:59 GMT+00:00

Sect leader Jeffs fights extradition to Texas - The Associated Press

CNN

Sect leader Jeffs fights extradition to Texas
The Associated Press
Jeffs' defense attorney, Walter Bugden, said his client was not trying to avoid facing the Texas charges, but wants a speedy trial in Utah first. ...
Polygamous church leader Jeffs fights extradition to TexasSalt Lake Tribune
Warren Jeffs refuses to sign extradition papersABC 4

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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:28:48 GMT+00:00

US court declines a review of drug patent deals - Reuters

US court declines a review of drug patent deals
Reuters
Pooler said "it will be up to the Supreme Court or Congress to resolve the conflict among the courts of appeals." David Balto, a former FTC policy director, ...
US Court Won't Revisit Ruling Backing Deals That Can Delay Generic RivalsWall Street Journal

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Publ.Date : Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:50:00 GMT+00:00

Man faces murder charges in girl's death - Salina Journal

ABC News

Man faces murder charges in girl's death
Salina Journal
He appeared in court with attorney Jeff Wicks, although Tim Frie- den, former Reno County chief public defender, also has been assigned to repre- sent him. ...
Charges allege Adam Longoria sexually assaulted, murdered Alicia DeBoltKansas.com
Kansas man charged with slaying girl, 14UPI.com
Adam Longoria Charged With Murder of Alicia DeBolt.WIBW

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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:06:41 GMT+00:00

Supreme Court Rejects Farmers' Bid to Halt $2 Billion Taj Mahal Expressway - Bloomberg

Supreme Court Rejects Farmers' Bid to Halt $2 Billion Taj Mahal Expressway
Bloomberg
India's Supreme Court rejected an appeal by villagers seeking to block the acquisition ...

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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:19:36 GMT+00:00

VictoryLand attorney: Judge's move won't affect raid chances - Montgomery Advertiser

VictoryLand attorney: Judge's move won't affect raid chances
Montgomery Advertiser
An attorney for VictoryLand said Tuesday that a Macon County Circuit Court Judge dropping his temporary restraining order is an expected, procedural move ...
Playing for time in the courtsThe Huntsville Times - al.com (blog)

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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:03:36 GMT+00:00

Prosecutors tell of a deadly trap - Boston Globe

Prosecutors tell of a deadly trap
Boston Globe
... bag,'' Suffolk Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Hickman said during the arraignment of the three alleged killers at West Roxbury Municipal Court. ...

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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:33:33 GMT+00:00

Georgia high court hears photo ID law challenge - Atlanta Journal Constitution

GPB

Georgia high court hears photo ID law challenge
Atlanta Journal Constitution
... identification at the polls violates the state Constitution and does nothing to prevent voter fraud, a lawyer told the Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday. ...
Top Ga. court considers voter ID lawAtlanta Journal Constitution
Democrats tell court Ga. photo-ID law unconstitutionalThe Augusta Chronicle

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Publ.Date : Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:03:17 GMT+00:00

Sun Pharma Climbs After Israel Supreme Court's Decision on Buyout of Taro - Bloomberg

Moneycontrol.com

Sun Pharma Climbs After Israel Supreme Court's Decision on Buyout of Taro
Bloomberg
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. rose the most in three weeks in Mumbai trading after Israel's highest court ...
Sun Takes a Giant Leap Towards TaroWall Street Journal (blog)
Israel SC dismisses Taro appeal against Sun PharmaEconomic Times
Mark Mobius won't tender Taro shares at $7.75/shMoneycontrol.com
India Infoline.com -Wall Street Journal -Indian Express
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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:17:31 GMT+00:00

JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater's mom: Send him to counseling, not jail! - New York Daily News

New York Times (blog)

JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater's mom: Send him to counseling, not jail!
New York Daily News
"We're looking for as favorable a disposition for Mr. Slater as we can," defense attorney Daniel Horwitz said. Prosecutors said they're willing to play ball ...
Steven Slater, Former JetBlue Flight Attendant, Seeks Sentencing Deal in Court ...Wall Street Journal (blog)
Former JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater appears in courtNational Post
Steven Slater Makes Brief Court Appearance; May Go Into Treatment CenterRadar Online
New York Post -Opposing Views -ABC News
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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:40:32 GMT+00:00

Detailed reports on DUI arrest of attorney Bremner released - Seattle Times

KOMO News

Detailed reports on DUI arrest of attorney Bremner released
Seattle Times
ANNE BREMNER 09012010 Anne Bremner, who was charged with DUI on August 18, pleads guilty in Shoreline District Court on Wednesday. ...
Bremner: 'I represent Seattle police, you can't arrest me'Seattle Post Intelligencer

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Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:11:34 GMT+00:00

NC high court hears case on governor's powers - BusinessWeek

News14.com

NC high court hears case on governor's powers
BusinessWeek
The state Supreme Court weighed Tuesday whether North Carolina's governor is granted power in the state constitution to shift cash ...
High court hears case on gubernatorial powerWRAL.com

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Publ.Date : Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:24:43 GMT+00:00

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