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Padilla term ruled too short | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-09-20
who presided over the four-month trial, made several errors in essentially discounting his sentence by 12 years. Among the mistakes, the appeals court found, was not taking into account Padilla's training at the al-Qaeda camp in Afghanistan.
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:04A
Los Angeles Times Editorial | Clarence Thomas and ethics
Justice Clarence Thomas at the Hearing on the Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Request. March 8, 2007. / Photo by Diego M. Radzinschi/LEGAL TIMES. Two liberal groups have asked the Judicial Conference of the United States to investigate whether
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:04A
Woman is charged in fatal hit-and-run in Camden County | Philadelphia Inquirer
The roadway changes from four to two lanes, backing up traffic, and impatient drivers take to the shoulder to turn into shopping complexes. "It's a dangerous practice that's illegal and cannot only cost you money, but in this case it cost a young woman
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:03A
Alexander Crossing legal action has merit
In his letter, Mr. Olvera criticizes the recent lawsuit (writ of mandate) filed by the Neighbors Against Alexander Crossings (NAAC) against the city of Napa. The NAAC consists of neighbors who live in the area adjacent to the Alexander Crossing project
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:02A
49ers' owners, real estate firm partner to buy Great America
A San Francisco real estate firm and the 49ers' owners are buying the Great America theme park for $70 million in a deal that will end the park's lawsuit against the city of Santa Clara. Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews said Monday
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:02A
California Assembly says budget records lawsuit 'unfounded'
The California Assembly has criticized as "unfounded and unnecessary" a public-records lawsuit filed by The Bee and Los Angeles Times seeking access to current fiscal records. The lower house already has released all the data necessary
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:01A
The Buzz: Assemblywoman Fiona Ma plans a western wedding
"I think I do have a chance specifically because I do speak Spanish and I speak Hebrew." ORLY TAITZ, a Republican and leading figure in the "birther" movement, pondering a challenge to US Sen. Dianne Feinstein next year. Reader comments on Sacbee.com
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:01A
Uganda: Police Vow to Rearrest Kajubi
A panel of five judges led by Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki reached a unanimous decision to throw out Kajubi's notice of appeal because it was time barred. "The appeal is dismissed for failure to file a memorandum of appeal within the prescribed time,"
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:01A
Uganda: Police Vow to Rearrest Kajubi
A panel of five judges led by Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki reached a unanimous decision to throw out Kajubi's notice of appeal because it was time barred. "The appeal is dismissed for failure to file a memorandum of appeal within the prescribed time,"
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:01A
Landfill decision expected to come at meeting tonight
The downside of using White Street: The landfill is in a residential neighborhood, which means residents will have to deal with dump truck traffic, odors and other nuisances. Where they stand: Mayor Bill Knight and council members Trudy Wade,
Updated: 09/20/2011 03:01A
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