Attorneys say clients like accused killer Aaron Hernandez come with challenges

August 22, 2013 Comments Off on Attorneys say clients like accused killer Aaron Hernandez come with challenges

The suggestion that Aaron Hernandez will be treated the same as any other defendant charged with murder strains credulity.

Lawmaker sues IRS over rules for tax exemptions

August 22, 2013 Comments Off on Lawmaker sues IRS over rules for tax exemptions

The lawsuit was filed by U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen.

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Minnesota forces patent company to limit demand letters

August 21, 2013 Comments Off on Minnesota forces patent company to limit demand letters

The settlement limiting the firm’s ability to contact Minnesota residents and businesses is believed to be the first of its kind against a company derided as a “troll” for its licensing tactics

Patriot Coal wins court permission to enter union agreement

August 21, 2013 Comments Off on Patriot Coal wins court permission to enter union agreement

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kathy Surratt-States in St. Louis on Tuesday approved Patriot’s request to enter a five-year contract with the United Mine Workers of America.

Obama may name Caldwell for Criminal Division chief

August 21, 2013 Comments Off on Obama may name Caldwell for Criminal Division chief

Leslie Caldwell, a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, is in the final stages of the nomination vetting process to become the department's criminal chief.

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Government held immune from toxic grass suit

August 21, 2013 Comments Off on Government held immune from toxic grass suit

Three generations of cattle ranchers participated in a federal conservation program and were instructed to plant certain grasses in their pasture lands, which proved toxic to cattle.