On Monday, August 2, a federal judge in Virginia handed down a first round victory to Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli in his attempt to challenge the federal health care reform law, the Affordable Care Act, passed earlier this year…. Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.
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In Virginia, nonviolent felons may have their right to vote restored within 60 days and Gov. Robert McDonnell has pledged to make it happen.
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The passage of the new health care law makes small businesses eligible for health care cost reimbursement. Business owners are wondering how the new law will help them save money and provide affordable health care to their employees. The White House released a fact sheet on
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A new Virginia council will look at ways to keep prisoners out of prison and more closely coordinate re-entry programs statewide.
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Despite murder suspect George Huguely being charged in the death of a former lacrosse player, the games will go on for the Virginia men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. By competing in the upcoming tournaments, the lacrosse community plans to honor the memory of former…
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“We’ve made it clear that where legitimate claims are made, we will be good for them,” said BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward on Monday. But how much is BP really on the hook for? Federal law could limit BP damages… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.
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BP Non-Cleanup Damages Could Be Capped at $75 million
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Attacks against the homeless are no different than racially or ethnically motivated crimes and should be added to hate crime laws, carrying with them stiffer prison terms. That’s what California homeless advocates argue and they are seeking ways to protect homeless from crime..
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Students might just have a lot more to thank Al Franken for than the years of laughs on Saturday Night Live. Senator Franken, along with fellow Democratic Senators Richard Durbin of Illinois, and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, have reportedly… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.
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Will Change in Bankruptcy Law Effect Student Loans?
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The hot food lawsuit, will it ever go away?
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Too Hot or Not? McDonald’s Lawsuit over Hot Food Revived
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