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Legal battle brewing over US student loan debtCatholic OnlineBy Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) A Democratic proposal to pay for extending low rates for college loans by imposing new payroll taxes on some small businesses currently exempt from taxes is drawing heat from their Republican counterparts.and more » View full post on legal – Google News

E! Online Is Avatar Director James Cameron's Plan to Mine Asteroids Even Legal!?E! OnlineBut to be king of the world, one must also rule the stars, it seems: And according to my research, Cameron's plan to frack on asteroids is totally legal. At least, on this planet. Here's the deal: Cameron has partnered with two [...]

Ahram Online 'Disenfranchisement Law' is official, Mubarak's last PM faces disqualificationAhram OnlineThe Supreme Presidential Electoral Commision (SPEC) announced on Tuesday that it would hold an emergency meeting later today to discuss ways of implementing the newly ratified Disenfranchisement Law. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) …and more » View full post on law – [...]

Mmegi Online Btv 'guard' had legal gunMmegi Online"There was no need to arrest him because he has a legal right to have a gun in his possession," he said. The police spokesperson said the guard was carrying a government-issued service gun. He said that on Friday night, the police received a report …and more » View [...]

NSW Police in legal battle with software giantABC OnlineBy Deborah Cornwall An extraordinary legal battle is shaping up in the Federal Court with a multinational software company suing the New South Wales Police for wide-scale copyright piracy. UK software company Micro Focus is demanding at least $10 …and more » View full post on legal – [...]

Immigration incident with Assange's lawyer angers legal groupsABC OnlineMARK COLVIN: Legal groups have reacted angrily to an immigration incident today involving one of Julian Assange's lawyers. Jennifer Robinson is a well-known London-based Australian human rights lawyer, who's been representing Mr Assange in his legal …and more » View full post on legal – Google News

BBC News Plain packaging legal fight heats upABC OnlineAttorney-General and former health minister Nicola Roxon says the legal action is not a surprise. "Today is not the first day the tobacco companies have been in court. It won't be the last day that they're in court. But our government is determined to …High Court tobacco [...]

Mayor vows to fight pipeline payment legal rowABC OnlineRockhampton's Mayor says his council will fight legal action from a contracting company seeking payment for a multi-million dollar pipeline project. Bailey Civil Constructions says it has not been paid properly for the Rockhampton to Yeppoon water …Treatment is a 'disgrace'Rockhampton Morning Bulletinall 2 news articles » View [...]

Ahram Online Disenfranchisement law could be questioned in courtAhram Online(Photo: REUTERS /Asmaa Waguih) Legal expert Sayed Hashem says that presidential hopefuls who were part of the toppled Mubarak regime will have the right to sue over the constitutionality of the Disenfranchisement Law should it be enacted.and more » View full post on law – Google News

Ahram Online Egypt parliament divided over proposed 'disfranchisement' lawAhram Online"Once the law is passed by the assembly, it must be scrutinised by the Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC) to determine its constitutionality." Echoing the opinion of most MPs, Attia added that "any undue haste in passing the law will make people think …and more » View full [...]