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| Maine's Same-Sex Marriage Law Goes Into Effect Huffington Post After waiting years and seeing marriage rights nearly awarded and then retracted, gay couples in Maine's largest city didn't have to wait a moment longer than necessary to wed, with licenses issued at the stroke of midnight as the law went into effect. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Philippine president approves contraceptives law USA TODAY MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president has signed a law that will promote contraception, sexual education and family planning programs vigorously opposed by the country's Roman Catholic Church. President Benigno Aquino III signed the law ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Top Law Professor Quits Zimbabwe Rights Watchdog ABC News The head of an independent but state-funded human rights commission says he has quit because of a lack of financial support and inadequate legislation empowering it to monitor the situation and punish violations. Professor Reg Austin, an eminent law ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Gay marriage law takes effect in Maine; couples tie the knot in the first ... Washington Post PORTLAND, Maine — Arriving in a limo, Donna Galluzzo and Lisa Gorney had all the trappings of a traditional wedding: Rings, flowers, wedding vows, an entourage and a friend to officiate. With tears in their eyes, they were among the first gay couples ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Governor signs new law for abortion clinics in Michigan Chicago Tribune (Reuters) - Michigan's Republican governor on Friday signed into law new rules for abortion providers that supporters say will protect the health of pregnant women but critics say will shutter clinics and restrict access. The law signed by Governor ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| College workers must report abuse under new law San Francisco Chronicle (AP) — Oregon higher education employees and coaches are joining the list of people required by law to tell authorities when they believe a child has been abused. The mandate is one of 14 new laws that hit the books when the new year begins Tuesday. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Congress supports expanding Katie's Law KRQE ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Federal support for collecting DNA from criminal suspects now just needs President Obama's signature to encourage states to join the program named for a New Mexico murder victim. Late Friday the Senate approved the Katie ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| NY subway killer: "Kendra's Law" not tough enough Wall Street Journal FALLSBURG, N.Y. — A schizophrenic man who shoved a New York City woman beneath a subway train in 1999 says the state should have greater power to forcibly hospitalize psychiatric patients. Andrew Goldstein spoke to the New York Post ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Health care law is serious business Atlanta Journal Constitution With the presidential election insuring that the law isn't going away, business executives who had remained in "wait and see' mode until November have rushed to seminars and called their consultants, insurance brokers and attorneys. Everybody has the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| China passes new law requiring real names for Internet services Digital Trends The law, which stipulates that people clearly identify themselves when signing up for Internet and phone services, was passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Friday. According to the legislation, "network service ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Washington lawmaker proposes armed teacher law KING5.com VANCOUVER, Wash. - Training teachers how to use a gun and then allowing them to carry one in the classroom is an idea that a representative-elect from Camas is proposing as a way to prevent future school shootings. Liz Pike says no one can escape the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| California official says law setting federal education standards is "null and ... 89.3 KPCC (blog) President George W. Bush signed the law in 2001, setting 2014 as the year that every student, including those whose first language isn't English, will be proficient in English and math. "It's turned out to be illusory and not attainable by any state ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| New law strengthens patents on product designs CNET Patent law has long protected companies from having their products' appearance copied, as we saw during this year's copyright battle between Apple and Samsung over the shapes of their smartphones and tablets. But protections for design patents grew ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Stringer, Law face off in Rutgers-Tennessee game San Antonio Express Law played for Stringer at Iowa in the late 1980s. She coached on Stringer's staff for 12 seasons at Rutgers, where they worked together on two Final Four teams. During her five-year tenure as Illinois' head coach, Law never faced one of Stringer's teams. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| More than 400 new laws take effect Tuesday USA TODAY In several states, lawmakers made it illegal for employers to request from job applicants or employees passwords for such social-media sites as Facebook. (Photo: Karen Bleier, AFP/Getty Images) ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Sam Colt and the Law of Self-Preservation American Thinker Of all laws that are deemed to have their origin in nature, the Law of Self-Preservation is indeed the most fundamental. Each person, ceteris paribus, has been deemed to have an a priori right to guard the sanctity and value of their life through any ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Celebrating New Year's Day with Fireworks? Michigan Law Allows It Patch.com This New Year's Day may be one of the noisiest on record for Michigan, thanks to revisions in state fireworks laws approved in 2012. The start of the new year is included on the list of national holidays for which the use of these colorful explosives ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Michigan Abortion Law Signed By Gov. Rick Snyder Huffington Post Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) signed an anti-abortion omnibus bill on Friday that imposes restrictions on abortion clinics and physicians. In a surprise, the governor vetoed a separate bill that would have prohibited Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Lee Davis: "No Refusal" Law enforcement In Effect On Hamilton County Roads ... The Chattanoogan To combat drunk driving and the increased use of painkillers and other drugs while driving over the New Year's Day holiday, the Tennessee Highway Patrol and local law enforcement will be stepping up DUI and Drugged driving law enforcement on area ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Ill. celebrates 5th anniversary of smoke-free law nwitimes.com 2012-12-29T12:37:00Z Ill. celebrates 5th anniversary of smoke-free lawThe Associated Press The Associated Press. 1 hour ago • Associated Press. (2) Comments. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. | Illinois officials are saying, "Thanks from the bottom of our lungs" as ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Feeding deer in yard may violate state law Billingsnews Under Montana law, a person may not provide supplemental feed that attracts ungulates, bears or mountain lions. Nor may Montanans provide wildlife with feed that unnaturally concentrates game animals and could contribute to disease transmission or a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| You and the Law: Both landlords and tenants gain from new laws Hanford Sentinel The elderly and dependent adults are now included in the definition of victims of domestic violence," Attorney Heidi Palutke of the Sacramento-based California Apartment Association tells You and the Law. Opportunity to get out of the lease. "Using ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| 1 arrested in Oxnard as Ventura County law enforcement steps up DUI checks Ventura County Star Oxnard police, along with several other Ventura County law enforcement agencies, contacted 1,268 motorists on southbound Ventura Road south of Devonshire Drive and southbound Rose Avenue south of Gonzales Road. Seven drivers were evaluated for ... See all stories on this topic » |
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| Obama signs law against Iran Latin America influence | The Raw Story By Agence France-Presse President Barack Obama enacted a law to counter Iran's alleged influence in Latin America, through a new diplomatic and political strategy to be designed by the State Department. The Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act, passed ... The Raw Story | ||
| New law: Texting on hands-free devices while driving will be legal ... By By Gary Richards grichards@mercurynews.com Many motorists are unhappy that starting Jan. 1 it will be legal for drivers to text on hands-free devices when behind the wheel. Breaking stories from the Los... | ||
| 'Coup makers cannot be above the law' - The Nation 'Coup makers cannot be above the law'. Speaker Somsak Kiartsuranon says Article 309 of the Charter has to go. NationMultimedia.com - Politics | ||
| Maine's Same-Sex Marriage Law Takes Effect | TPM LiveWire By Eric Lach Maine's same-sex marriage law took effect on Saturday and, in Portland, marriages licenses began being issued right after midnight. "We're paving the way for people to go after us. I think it's just amazing. It's freeing. It's what's right," Lisa ... TPM LiveWire | ||
| Aquino admin seeks unity after signing RH law | News | GMA News ... President Benigno Aquino III's administration called for reconciliation on Saturday after a "divisive" birth control act was signed into law despite bitter opposition from the Catholic church. GMA News Online | ||
| Estate Tax Law Changes Possible By admin ESTATE TAX LAW EXPIRATION OVERSHADOWED BY INCOME TAX AND ENTITLEMENT CUT DEBATE. National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Seeks Clarity for Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys. As the President and Congress ... Parkinson's Resource Organization,... | ||
| Law Bans Americans From Adopting Russian Children « CBS ... By ckim2012 The President of Russia signs a new law banning American families from adopting Russian children in foster care and orphanages. The ban goes into effect on the first of January and many families are now wondering if their adoption ... CBS Baltimore | ||
| Disbarring Law School Deans for False Advertising? - Col·lege In ... By Leslie Eastman Following up on yesterday's post, Subjecting Law School Officials to Professional Discipline for Deceitful Marketing to Prospective Students: Deborah Jones Merritt (Ohio State), Deans Disbarred?: That's a specter that Ben Trachtenberg raises ... Col·lege In·sur·rec·tion | ||
| Top law professor quits Zimbabwe rights watchdog | WSLS 10 HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) The head of an independent but state-funded human rights commission says he has quit because of a lack of financial support and inadequate legislation empowering it to monitor the situation and punish violations. WSLS 10 - News | ||
| Capital News » Putin signs law banning US adoptions By AFP MOSCOW, Dec 29 – President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed into law a ban on the adoption of Russian children by American families that activists slammed for making orphans pawns in a diplomatic row between Moscow and Washington. Capital News | ||
| Despite opposition Philippine president passes law promoting sex ... By hidden The Philippine president has signed a law that will promote contraception, sexual education and family planning programs vigorously opposed by the country's Roman Catholic Church. Firstpost | ||
| Ulster County SPCA trains local law-enforcement officers ... SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — The Saugerties Police Department recently hosted a training session given by officers from the Ulster County SPCA's Division of Law Enforcement. The half-day class on Dec. 17 was attended by area law-enforcement ... News from www.dailyfreeman.com | ||
| Call to probe law entrance exam | Breaking News By decode76@gmail.com (Sanath Desmond) Opposition political parties and lawyers associations yesterday called for a CID investigation into the alleged manipulation of the law entrance exam results in 2012 The main opposition United. Dailymirror Breaking News :::... | ||
| Sentencing Law and Policy: Fascinating federal "gun control ... By Doug B. This AP story, headlined "New York woman arrested in connection with murder of 2 firefighters," discusses the federal criminal law follow-up to the depressing ambush murder-suicide that took place in upstate New York earlier this week ... Sentencing Law and Policy |
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| Senate votes to extend foreign surveillance law - CNN.com By a substantial margin, the Senate on Friday passed an extension of a controversial overseas wiretapping program, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. www.cnn.com/2012/12/.../index.html?... |
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