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Gitmo Shut Down: Appeals Court Overturns Detainee Release

February 23rd, 2011
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During the first week of his presidency, President Obama ordered Gitmo shut down within the year.

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NJ Harrah’s Casinos to Pay $8M for Misleading Advertising

September 29th, 2010
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Failing to honor $15 vouchers may cost Harrah’s Casino $8 million for misleading advertising. The Harrah’s Casinos class action was brought by some birthday club members that were “tricked” by a promotion. A very happy belated birthday may be on…

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Coca Cola Faces ERISA Class Action Lawsuit

August 31st, 2010
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Soft drink giant Coca Cola has recently found itself in the middle of a large ERISA class action lawsuit.

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Facebook Sued Over Their Like Button

August 30th, 2010
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You don’t get to be worth $11 billion without making a few enemies. Facebook has faced down not a few lawsuits recently (does Beacon ring a bell with anyone) but there is a new one to contend with, filed on… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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Appeal Rejected in Hormone Replacement Drug Case

June 22nd, 2010
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The United States Supreme Court has rejected Pfizer’s appeal of a $2.7 million verdict resulting from its Prempro hormone-replacement treatment being linked to breast cancer. Pfizer requested the appeal after a lower court upheld the compensatory award of $2.7 million..

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Obama Unveils New Fatherhood Program

June 22nd, 2010
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President Obama unveiled a new fatherhood program designed raise awareness about responsible fatherhood and to re-engage absent fathers with their families. The program will include several facets, such a proposed “Fathering Re-Entry Court,” to be created by U.S

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Small Business Lending Fund Act Passes House

June 22nd, 2010
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The House passed the Small Business Lending Fund Act (SBLF) last week by a vote of 241-182.

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First Chinese Drywall Jury Verdict: $2.4M

June 21st, 2010
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If you have been following the path of alleged damage and destruction caused by imported Chinese drywall on thousands of homes build across the Southeast and other areas of the country, you know that the Consumer Product Safety Commission has…

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Big Bro Will See You Now: School Sued for Spying

February 18th, 2010
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Everyday so many of us adjust our thoughts and expectations about what is still private in the age of Facebook, reality TV and camera phones. Today, reports come of

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Military Must Review Benefits for Vets with PTSD

January 26th, 2010
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The military is about to begin reviewing the status of thousands of veterans thanks to a court order regarding benefits granted to those veterans discharged with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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