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| Supreme Court to hear arguments over challenge to federal law in second of gay ... Fox News The Supreme Court on Wednesday will tackle a constitutional challenge to the law that prevents legally married gay Americans from collecting federal benefits generally available to straight married couples, the second of back-to-back gay marriage cases ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| A Privacy Law Often Misinterpreted New York Times (blog) She has published articles in nursing and law journals about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which was enacted in 1996. She understands, as the nurse apparently did not, that the law doesn't prevent health care professionals ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Study: Health law to raise claims cost 32 percent U.S. News & World Report The Obama administration challenged the design of the study, saying it focused only on one piece of the puzzle and ignored cost relief strategies in the law, such as tax credits to help people afford premiums and special payments to insurers who ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Supreme Court, in next gay marriage case, eyes federal law Reuters Windsor's marriage to Thea Spyer was recognized under New York law, but not under DOMA. When Spyer died in 2009, Windsor was forced to pay federal estate tax because the federal government would not recognize her marriage. She sued the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| North Dakota passes Arkansas for strictest abortion law Washington Post (blog) With Dalrymple's signature, North Dakota leapfrogged Arkansas for the most restrictive abortion law. The Razorback State earlier this month enacted a law that would effectively ban abortions after 12 weeks, or when a fetal heartbeat can be detected ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| On pot laws, respect the states Los Angeles Times It may be surprising, but no state is required to have a law making possession of marijuana, or any drug, a crime. Therefore, any state can legalize some or all marijuana possession if it chooses. The federal government, if it chooses, can enforce the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Glitch in health care law risks family coverage, advocates say Columbus Dispatch MIAMI — Millions of Americans will be priced out of health insurance under the health-care overhaul law because of a glitch that hurts people with modest incomes who can't afford family coverage offered by their employers, a leading health-care ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Supreme Court considers DOMA case Washington Post The arguments will focus on a key section of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. The Obama administration has said that it will not defend the law, known as DOMA, and lower courts have said it is unconstitutional to deny federal benefits to same-sex ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Fed cites Citi for breaching money-laundering law MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The Federal Reserve on Tuesday cited Citigroup Inc. (US:c) for failing to comply with a federal law that requires banks to establish protections against money-laundering but didn't impose a fine. The Fed's action follows up ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| W.Va. State Law Library offering tax help San Francisco Chronicle CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Free tax preparation is available for West Virginia wage-earners who meet certain income limits. The West Virginia State Law Library is offering the tax assistance for residents who earn less than $49,000. The program is ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| ND governor signs nation's strictest abortion laws USA TODAY The bills bar abortions if a fetal heartbeat is heard, which can be six weeks into a pregnancy; ban abortions prompted by genetic defects; and require abortion doctors to have hospital admitting privileges. They become law Aug. 1 unless a court blocks ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Voting Rights Group Decries Virginia's New Restrictive Voter ID Law Huffington Post The Justice Department has to sign off on the law before it goes into effect. But that could change if the Supreme Court strikes down Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, which requires states like Virginia with a history of racial discrimination to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Law Students Offer Most Obscure Supreme Court Protest DCist.com In a rational basis review, judges test if a law or other governmental action is in the reasonable interests of that government in a way that passes muster with the Fifth or 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The standard gives a wide berth to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Used Car Lemon Law Due For A Fix Hartford Courant The Connecticut Used Car Warranty Law offers protection for some buyers of used cars, as long as they meet certain conditions. The General Assembly passed that law in 1987, having enacted one for new cars five years earlier, and now proposes a modest ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Man slain helping mother-in-law is IDd San Francisco Chronicle (03-26) 17:24 PDT SAN LEANDRO -- A man shot and killed in San Leandro while trying to fend off two men robbing his mother-in-law was identified Tuesday as 33-year-old Delun Pan of Alameda. Police found Pan shot in the chest outside a home on the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| New law forces teens to put the brakes on cell phone use UpNorthLive.com "Born from tragedy, Kelsey's Law will help novice drivers focus solely on driving," said Michael L. Prince, OHSP director. "The largest contributing factors to teen traffic crashes are inexperience and immaturity. Driver distractions only exacerbate ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| When Mr. Perez Stretched the Law Wall Street Journal As a lawyer, Mr. Perez would have known this was a questionable maneuver, given the law's intent to target predatory lenders, not the likes of Bank of America . The ordinance also left vague which "excessive" mortgage fees or prepayment penalties would ... See all stories on this topic » |
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| Computer law used against Swartz could become even harsher ... By RT The most controversial computer law in the United States could finally be updated — and it's the exact opposite of what activists like Aaron Swartz have been fighting for. News RSS : Today | ||
| Zimbabwe's Tortured Rule of Law – Africa is a Country By Dan Moshenberg On Sunday, March 17, a day after the Constitutional Referendum, Zimbabwe arrested Beatrice Mtetwa, leading human rights lawyer and Board member of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights. Mtetwa had been arrested for the 'crime' of ... Africa is a Country | ||
| WATCH: NBC's Law & Order SVU Tackles Todd Akin's 'Legitimate ... By Noah Rothman NBC's long-running legal series Law & Order has a reputation for adapting national controversies into scripts for the show. This week, the program is tackling the controversy surrounding comments made by former Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) as ... Mediaite | ||
| 'Legitimate Rape' Comment Featured In Law & Order Plot « CBS St ... By Justin Wingerter "It's nearly impossible for a victim of legitimate rape to become pregnant," the actor says, a paraphrase of Rep. Akin's August 18, 2012 comment. CBS St. Louis | ||
| Moore's Law vs. Murphy's Law | Zero Hedge By CalibratedConfidence Today, the very orders that make HFT a beneficial trading strategy and one worth the massive capex, are controlled by the exchanges. That's the difference between this form of "technological advancement" and those of the past, the direct ... | ||
| New Michigan Law Allows Handling Of Bear Cubs « CBS Detroit By mfusinski A bill allowing visitors to roadside zoos pet, handle and take pictures with bear cubs has been signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder. CBS Detroit | ||
| Prison Planet.com » Drones 'violate children's rights under ... By admin A new report from the legal charity Reprieve, focusing on the impact of America's covert drone programme on children, finds that it violates a range of their rights as established under international law. Documented instances of the killing of ... Prison Planet.com | ||
| North Dakota governor signs law banning most abortions | MyFOX8 ... By Web Staff (CNN) -- What is being called the nation's toughest anti-abortion measure was signed into law on Tuesday by North Dakota's governor. The law bans most abortions when a fetal heartbeat can first be detected, which is at about six weeks. MyFOX8.com | ||
| North Dakota Governor Signs Law Barring Abortion After Six Weeks By Doug Mataconis One of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country can now be found in North Dakota: FARGO, N.D. --- Gov. Jack Dalrymple of North Dakota approved the. Outside the Beltway | ||
| Chhattisgarh: BJP MP's daughter-in-law accuses him of torture By IBNLive.com editor@ibnlive.com BJP Rajya Sabha MP and tribal leader from Chhattisgarh, Nand Kumar Sai, has been accused of torture by his daughter-in-law who on Tuesday alleged that she was thrown out by her in-laws from their house. IBN Top Headlines | ||
| Bt2-tn loan bill 'dangerous': law lecturer - The Nation Bt2-tn loan bill 'dangerous': law lecturer. The Bt2-trillion loan bill could lead to a lapse in fiscal discipline by looping around the legal and regulatory framework, a legal expert warned... NationMultimedia.com - Politics | ||
| Vox Populi » D.C.'s Good Samaritan Law takes effect today By Julia Tanaka Hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax) Today, a law will come into place that D.C. Council members hope will lower the number of drug overdose-related deaths in the District. The "Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Amendment Act of 2012" works ... Vox Populi |
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