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Florida needs to remove unneeded business hurdles
On Thursday, Florida was sued by a group of interior designers and the National Federation of Independent Business over the state's licensing requirements for interior designers. The barriers to entry are especially strict for interior designers in
Updated: 09/20/2011 02:40A
Is Dewani accused fit to stand trial?
Xolile Mngeni, 23, who has undergone surgery for a malignant brain tumour, could be declared unfit to stand trial, The New Age reported last week. If Mngeni failed to appear with his co-accused, Mziwamadoda Qwabe, 26, all charges against him would be
Updated: 09/20/2011 02:38A
Pak court asks govt to block Facebook
In an order issued yesterday, Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed directed the Information Technology Ministry to "deny access to all websites in Pakistan involved in spreading religious hatred". However, the judge directed the ministry that access to Google or
Updated: 09/20/2011 02:36A
Woman waits for compensation, nine years after rape
She reported the incident to the police and the men were arrested but released on bail. Three years later, she was told the case had been withdrawn because of a lack of evidence. It was reinstated after the victim's mother challenged the police's
Updated: 09/20/2011 02:36A
Magistrate sued for R1m by attorney and client
Port Elizabeth Magistrate Louis Claassen has been slapped with a hefty defamation lawsuit by attorney Shaun Masimla, who presented a case before him several years ago - and The Herald reports his client is jumping on the bandwagon.
Updated: 09/20/2011 02:36A
State officials warn of faked Wells Fargo texts and telephone calls
“Delete it,” Tony Green of the state Department of Justice said Monday. “If you continue the conversation, all you're doing is encouraging (a scammer).” The so-called Wells Fargo Imposter Scam — which has reportedly targeted people in a number of US
Updated: 09/20/2011 02:36A
Pak court directs authorities to block access to Facebook
In an order issued yesterday, Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed directed the Information Technology Ministry to "deny access to all websites in Pakistan involved in spreading religious hatred". However, the judge directed the ministry that access to Google or
Updated: 09/20/2011 02:36A
Steadroy Cutie Benjamin Wins On Appeal
“No laws were broken, and in any event, they failed to act in accordance with the criminal justice system in Antigua & Barbuda," he said. "I am satisfied with the decision by the Appeal Court, but I would not be surprised if those people would try
Updated: 09/20/2011 02:35A
Transparent collusion of Russian monopolists
The RF Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has initiated the first lawsuit over collusion in electronic bidding related to municipal orders. Yet, officials have not been discouraged, arguing that the bidding process is becoming more and more transparent
Updated: 09/20/2011 02:35A
Malaysia - PCA, Not ICJ To Decide On KTM Land Development Charges If Both
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) and not the International Court of Justice will be the third party to be referred to for settling the quantum of development charges for the Keretapi Tanah Melayu land swap if both Malaysia and Singapore could
Updated: 09/20/2011 02:34A
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