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WILMINGTON, Del. – The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Trident Microsystems Inc. on Jan. 26 filed its brief objecting to Trident’s motion seeking approval of bidding procedure and the sale of certain assets (In Re: Trident Microsystems Inc., No. 12-10069, Chapter 11, D. Del. Bkcy.). View full post on [...]

AFP Thai army chief opposes change to royal insult lawAFPBANGKOK — Thailand's powerful army chief expressed opposition on Tuesday to amending the country's lese majeste law, recently criticised by the West, saying those who oppose it should move abroad. Critics say that Thailand has suppressed freedom of …Thai army commander says critics of law banning [...]

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Harrisburg, Pa., City Council, which had its Chapter 9 bankruptcy petition dismissed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, on Dec. 12 filed a notice of appeal, which was immediately opposed by Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson (In Re: City of Harrisburg, Pa., No. 11-06938, Chapter 9, M.D. [...]

Nashville Scene Gazillionaire Governor Opposes Living Wages, But Also Law to Prohibit ThemNashville SceneWhile making it clear he's against living wage laws, Gov. Bill Haslam today also said he's not in favor of prohibiting city or county governments from adopting them. “I'm not a fan of the living wage,” our gazillionaire governor told reporters. …Editorial: [...]

Bloomberg South Carolina Opposes U.S. Bid to Block New Immigration LawBloombergSouth Carolina Governor Nikki Haley's administration asked a US judge to deny the federal government's request for a court order blocking parts of the state's new immigration laws set to take effect on …and more » View full post on law – Google News

On Top Magazine Mariano Rajoy, New Spain Prime Minister, Opposes Same-Sex Marriage LawHuffington PostThe Popular Party has lodged an appeal against the nation's 2005 law allowing gay marriage in the Constitutional Court. Fears that Rajoy may turn back the clock on marriage equality have led to a surge in same-sex marriages in recent weeks. …Gay [...]

PM opposes draft law on judicial appointmentsJerusalem PostNetanyahu says bill, which passed Knesset, against country's status quo; "Law like this won't pass gov't I head," PM says. A draft law mandating that a Knesset committee hold hearings approving appointments to the …and more » View full post on law – Google News

NEW YORK – The Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector on Nov. 3 filed its objection to the joint plan of liquidation in the Chapter 11 proceeding of Borders Group Inc., contending that its claims are entitled to priority under the Bankruptcy Code (In Re: Borders Group Inc., No. 11-10614, Chapter 11, S.D. N.Y. [...]

A conservative think tank that advocates for free enterprise and limited government is challenging the landmark $3.4 billion settlement in a Native American class action in Washington, D.C., saying the judge in the high-profile case should not have certified a class. View full post on Law.com – Newswire

NEW YORK – The company acting as the master servicing agent for the lender of bankrupt MSR Resort Golf Courses LLC on Oct. 23 filed its objection to the resort’s motion for approval of a settlement among the debtor, the debtor’s controlling equity holders and an insurer, contending that the agreement violates the absolute priority [...]