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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 [...]

Quinn's pension plan could set legal precedentPeoria Journal StarRichard DeCleene, chief financial officer with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, said Quinn's plan could set a legal precedent for how other public pension programs are funded, since he believes it could be legally challenged.and more » View full post on legal – Google News

USA TODAY Democrats plan to force vote on Arizona immigration law if it's upheld by courtWashington PostSenate Democrats are making plans to force a floor vote on legislation that would invalidate Arizona's controversial immigration statute if the Supreme Court upholds the law this summer. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (DN.Y.) will announce the fallback …Arizona immigration [...]

USA TODAY Democrats plan bill to undo Arizona immigration law if it is upheld by courtWashington PostSenate Democrats are making plans to force a floor vote on legislation that would invalidate Arizona's controversial immigration statute if the Supreme Court upholds the law this summer. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (DN.Y.) will announce the fallback …Arizona immigration [...]

BerryReview BlackBerry maker hires law firm to help plan restructuringSan Jose Mercury NewsBy Nadia Damouni and Alastair Sharp NEW YORK/TORONTO — BlackBerry maker Research In Motion has hired law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy to work out a restructuring plan that could include selling assets, seeking joint ventures or licensing …RIM Reportedly Hires Law [...]

WINA AM 1070 Republicans eye health plan should court overturn reformChicago TribuneWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans in Congress are getting ready to answer an election-year question that has dogged the party's campaign for months: How would it replace President Barack Obama's healthcare law if the measure is overturned or repealed?US Republicans eye health plan should court [...]

Globe and Mail RIM hires law firm for restructuring plan aimed at boosting revenueGlobe and MailBlackBerry maker Research In Motion RIM-T has hired law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP to work out a restructuring plan that could include selling assets, seeking joint ventures or licensing patents, people briefed on the matter said.RIM hires [...]

RIM readies legal team for restructuring planCTV.caBlackBerry maker Research In Motion has hired law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP to work out a restructuring plan that could include selling assets, seeking joint ventures or licensing patents, people briefed on the matter said.and more » View full post on legal – Google News

The Atlantic Storied Law Firm Pitches Plan for RescueWall Street JournalBy JENNIFER SMITH, DENNIS K. BERMAN and ANUPREETA DAS Leaders of New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP are considering a novel rescue plan that would put the firm into bankruptcy protection but might be its best hope at preserving value at a …Law [...]

Proactive Investors USA & Canada Law firms query Dreams over merger planSouth Florida Business Journal (blog)It's starting to seem like a routine occurrence: A company announces a buyout and then law firms announce they are investigating whether the fiduciary interests of shareholders were served. Dreams Inc.'s announcement of a $183 million buyout by …Law Firm [...]