Joe Nacchio, the former CEO of Qwest Communications, was ordered by a federal judge today to forfeit $52 million that he gained from stock sales. In April 2007, Nacchio was convicted … Continue reading “Former Qwest CEO Must Give Up $52 Million for Insider Trading”
Month: July 2007
No Indictment of New Orleans Physician Accused in Katrina Hospital Deaths
A special grand jury today decided not to indict Anna Pou, a physician who was charged with the murder of four patients ranging in age from 61 to 90 at … Continue reading “No Indictment of New Orleans Physician Accused in Katrina Hospital Deaths”
Court Finds Obligation for Spousal Support Does Not End With Domestic Partnership
A California court has decided that a former husband must continue paying his ex-wife spousal support, although she has registered a domestic partnership with the state. The court found domestic … Continue reading “Court Finds Obligation for Spousal Support Does Not End With Domestic Partnership”
U.S. Veterans Sue Federal Government Over Health Care Concerns
Two veterans groups filed a class action lawsuit today against the Department of Veterans Affairs alleging long delays in medical treatment. The military personnel fought in conflicts in Iraq and … Continue reading “U.S. Veterans Sue Federal Government Over Health Care Concerns”
Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Against Bush Administration Officials in CIA Leak Case
U.S. District Judge John D. Bates today dismissed a lawsuit brought by former CIA operative Valerie Plame. Plame had sought money damages against Vice President Dick Cheney, former Chief of Staff … Continue reading “Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Against Bush Administration Officials in CIA Leak Case”
Man Found Not To Be Father Can’t Recoup Child Support
The New Jersey Supreme Court overturned two lower court decisions by declaring that a man cannot recoup child support payments he made for a son he later found out was … Continue reading “Man Found Not To Be Father Can’t Recoup Child Support”
D.C. Announces Appeal to Supreme Court of Handgun Ban Ruling
Officials for the District of Columbia announced Monday their intention to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in … Continue reading “D.C. Announces Appeal to Supreme Court of Handgun Ban Ruling”
Louisiana Outlaws Abortion Procedure
Louisiana Governor, Kathleen Blanco, last Friday signed legislation that criminalizes an abortion procedure that partially removes the fetus intact from the uterus and crushes its skull, except in situations when … Continue reading “Louisiana Outlaws Abortion Procedure”
Walgreens Settles Class Action Lawsuit
Walgreens, the nation’s biggest drug store chain, today settled a discrimination lawsuit by minority workers who accused the company of denying them promotions on account of their race. The lawsuit … Continue reading “Walgreens Settles Class Action Lawsuit”
State of Mississippi Sued Over Girl’s Detention Center
The Mississippi Youth Justice Project filed a federal lawsuit in US District Court in Jackson on Wednesday on behalf of teenage girls who say they were mistreated and abused while staying at Columbia Training … Continue reading “State of Mississippi Sued Over Girl’s Detention Center”
