State was wise to avoid Hollywood dream in Plymouth Nov 22, 2009
The state never got to the point of evaluating the basic soundness of the project itself, but the report by the Globe Spotlight Team exposed Plymouth Rock s dubious financing, shifting roster of partners, and history of legal infighting. The town was within its rights to have offered the project a 75 percent reduction in its future property taxes, but the state needs to uphold higher standards, and demand evidence of solid private financing, before fronting tens of millions of infrastructure... (Boston Globe)
Italy’s premier, magistrates spar again Oct 30, 2009
Berlusconi has a history of legal woes stemming from his business interests in Milan before entering politics in the mid-1990s. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Allegations fly against man in Chevron video Oct 30, 2009
According to an investigative report commissioned by the lawyers, Hansen also has a history of legal troubles, including a case in which he was successfully sued by a woman in Kern County who claimed he had let his pit bulls attack her and her dog. The Associated Press, which had been conducting its own investigation of Hansen, published a story Thursday containing the same allegations. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Berlusconi To Defend Himself On TV, In Courtrooms Oct 9, 2009
Berlusconi has a history of legal troubles stemming from his private interests and he has been either acquitted or cleared because the statute of limitations had expired. But the Constitutional Court's ruling said the immunity legislation violated the principle that all are equal before the law, paving the way for the trials to resume. (KCRA 3, CA)
Top court overturns Berlusconi's immunity Oct 8, 2009
History of legal troublesBerlusconi has a history of legal troubles stemming from his private interests but he has been either acquitted or cleared because the statute of limitations had expired. Reforms Minister Umberto Bossi, a key government ally, told reporters as he left Berlusconi's Rome residence that the premier had no plans to push for early elections. (MSNBC -- International)
Berlusconi Vows To Stay On After Court Ruling Oct 8, 2009
Berlusconi has a history of legal troubles stemming from his private interests but he has been either acquitted or cleared because the statute of limitations had expired. "If the law must be equal for all, then it should be equal also for those who represent us," said Claudio Paolini, a 34-year-old letter carrier in Rome. (Click2Houston, TX)
Italy’s top court considers immunity law Oct 7, 2009
Berlusconi, a businessman-turned-politician with a history of legal troubles stemming from his private interests, said this week that nothing will make us betray the mandate that Italians have given us. The law in question, passed in 2008 after Berlusconi took power in his third stint as prime minister, grants immunity to the premier, the Italian president, and the two speakers of Parliament while in office. (Boston Globe)
Berlusconi's company ordered to pay $1.25 billion Oct 5, 2009
The conservative premier has a history of legal troubles stemming from his business interests. In past cases, he was either been acquitted or cleared of the charges because statute of limitations had expired or because he enjoyed immunity as premier. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Firearm access linked to suicide rates Sep 25, 2009
This study, accessing all cases of suicide 1997-2004, explores factors which may impact on the choice of firearms as a suicide method, including current licence possession and previous history of legal access. Methods. (BioMed Central)
Army of 'mates' to explain myki ticket Sep 18, 2009
Vix and its related companies have a history of legal action against state governments - it is now in a $200 million damages battle with the NSW Government over that state's disastrous attempt at a smartcard, the T-card, which was abandoned last year. The legal battle should be a ''major concern'' for the Government, Vix executive director James Carroll said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Letter of Workers United President Bruce Raynor to Bemis Company, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Henry J. Theisen. Aug 20, 2009
Bemis Company's history of legal and regulatory challenges over its competitive conduct may impact the views of regulators at the Department of Justice. In addition, the company faces anti-trust review from the Canadian Competitive Bureau and the Mexican Federal Competition Commission which are responsible for markets where both Bemis and Alcan operate. (PR Newswire)
Palin Favorability Rating Dips Jul 25, 2009
But this Trust which has more severe donation and donor limits than any trust in the history of legal defense trusts might violate ethical rules. 1. (CBS News -- Politics)
Trustee disputes inquiry into Palin fund Jul 23, 2009
But this Trust which has more severe donation and donor limits than any trust in the history of legal defense trusts might violate ethical rules. Some Trust funds are formed and accepted to defend politicians in true Courts of Law with regard to some very serious criminal charges. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Complaint: Man says NY self-help guru asked to die Jul 23, 2009
Locker had a history of legal trouble. A federal bankruptcy court trustee in Florida sued Locker in April as one of the investors who profited from a giant Ponzi scheme run by Louis Pearlman, the impresario who created boy bands 'N Sync and the Backstreet Boys. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
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How to Handle a Supreme Court Nominee - HUMAN EVENTS. How to Handle a Supreme Court Nominee by 05/07/2009. (Human Events Online)
How to Handle a Supreme Court Nominee May 8, 2009
Jeff Sessions (R-Ala. will run point on President Obama s upcoming judicial nominations as the new ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Human Events Online)
Albany balks at deal made by ex-worker May 4, 2009
The city of Albany, it seems, has some explaining to do, as does Bauer, who has a history of legal problems involving nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Bauer, an Albany resident who lists his occupations as urban planner, magician and escape artist on several personal Web sites, has a history of fraud, according to the State Office of the Attorney General. (Albany Times Union)
Across the Area Apr 16, 2009
Ms. Hollander has a history of legal actions against the late entertainer. In one, she claimed Mr. Brown raped her at gunpoint in 1988, but a federal judge dismissed the suit in 2005, saying she waited too long to file. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ole Miss signee Hornsby facing two charges Mar 10, 2009
-- A Mississippi football signee with a history of legal trouble faces an uncertain future after he was arrested on charges he assaulted a man at a McDonald's drive-through with brass knuckles. Starkville police arrested Jamar Hornsby on March 1 and charged him with felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor petit larceny after he and two other men allegedly assaulted the man. (ESPN -- College Football)
Two Appalachian football players arrested Mar 10, 2009
MISSISSIPPI SIGNEE FACES CHARGES: A Mississippi football signee with a history of legal trouble faces an uncertain future after he was arrested on charges he assaulted a man at a McDonald's drive-through with brass knuckles. Starkville, Miss. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ole Miss football signee arrested Mar 9, 2009
But Hornsby also has a history of legal problems. While a member of Floridas football team in 2008, he was arrested and kicked off the team, later pleading no contest to four counts of unauthorized use of a credit card. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Madison County judge candidates pared down to 2 Feb 26, 2009
Both candidates have a lengthy history of legal practice in the upper valley and were opponents in the initial murder trial of Rauland Grube, with Stanford serving as a prosecutor and Moeller as defense. Five candidates had applied for the position. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rap mogul Knight admits assault Feb 20, 2009
Knight has a history of legal problems including time in prison for drug offences and breaking parole. He is best known for helping to launch the careers of Tupac Shakur, Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Suge' Knight pleads guilty to Vegas misdemeanor Feb 19, 2009
Knight has a history of legal problems. He was convicted of assault in 1992 and placed on probation, then jailed for five years in 1996 for violating that probation. (USA Today -- Life)
Rap mogul injured in hotel fight Feb 18, 2009
Knight has a history of legal problems. Former Death Row records boss Marion "Suge" Knight has been treated in hospital for facial injuries after a fight in a US hotel on Monday morning. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Shaver faces judge on animal neglect charges Feb 8, 2009
The defendant has a history of legal trouble dealing with animals. In October through December of last year, he was cited three times for having livestock at large and once more for possessing unlicensed animals, with fines totaling 718. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
