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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 [...]

al.com (blog) Alabama Opposes U.S. Bid to Bar Immigration Law Enforcement During AppealBloombergA new Alabama immigration law empowering the police to question the status of persons otherwise detained shouldn't be blocked while the US government and civil rights groups …Alabama Urges Court Not to Block Immigration LawABC NewsTancredo solicits support for Alabama immigration lawThe Colorado [...]

USA Today THE LEGAL ISSUE: Prosecutor explains ruling, opposes dispensariesMorning StarLegality surrounding medical marijuana dispensaries is being debated throughout the state, but for Kalkaska County's prosecuting attorney, the matter is hitting close to home. Prosecutor Brian Donnelly and his office followed the ruling …Feds need to clear up legal ambiguityArizona RepublicSeriously Ill Patients Could Lose [...]

New York Times UCLA law professor opposes naming institute after Lowell MilkenLos Angeles TimesAlumnus linked to Wall Street junk bond scandal donates $10 million to help found a business law institute. Lynn A. Stout says he is not 'an appropriate model' for students and will hurt UCLA's reputation. Milken Family Foundation Chairman Lowell …Milken's Gift [...]

Politico Palin Visits Ellis Island, Praises Legal Immigrants, Opposes DREAM ActHuman EventsIn a dizzying week that started at the Rolling Thunder rally in Washington, DC during Memorial Day weekend that has kept reporters, pundits, and everyone else enthralled and captivated, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her bus tour …The Influence Industry: The fine lines [...]

Auditor general opposes bill to publish legal notices onlinePocono RecordLocal governments are limited to printing legal notices, such as bid offers, job openings and public meeting announcements, in local newspapers. In a letter to the chairs of the state House Local Government Committee, Wagner argued: "While there may be …and more » View full post on [...]

Auditor general opposes bill to publish legal notices onlineDaily Local NewsLocal governments are limited to printing legal notices, such as bid offers, job openings and public meeting announcements, in local newspapers. In a letter to the chairs of the state House Local Government Committee, Wagner argued: "While there may be …and more » View full post [...]

The Center for Constitutional Rights has called on the University of Georgia School of Law to “investigate and reconsider” the appointment of Larry D. Thompson to its faculty, citing his role as deputy U.S. attorney general in a decision that led to a man’s detention and torture. View full post on Law.com – Newswire

Missouri Democrat Koster Says He Opposes Health Law MandateBusinessWeekApril 11 (Bloomberg) — Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster, who had been a Republican until switching parties in 2007, said Congress exceeded its authority when it passed a law requiring citizens to obtain health insurance, …Democrat in Missouri to Oppose Health Care LawNew York TimesMissouri Steps Up [...]

Mobile Marketing Watch Justice Department Opposes Changes To Electronic Privacy LawInformationWeekOn Wednesday, that committee met to discuss overhauling the aging law. At the meeting, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), who chairs the committee, said that "while still a useful tool for our government, today, ECPA is a law that is hampered by conflicting …Feds to Congress: [...]