On Wednesday, the final day for Hurricane Katrina victims to file suit against the government, the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals held that Louisiana Attorney General, Charles Foti, could … Continue reading “Blocking of Louisiana Hurricane Katrina Class Action against U.S. Army Corps of Engineers”
Month: August 2007
Missouri Abortion Law Temporarily Enjoined
A U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Missouri Monday temporarily enjoined an abortion law, set to become effective Tuesday, which would impose state outpatient surgery center requirements upon … Continue reading “Missouri Abortion Law Temporarily Enjoined”
California Supreme Court Says Public Has Right to Know Salaries
The California Supreme Court has ruled 7-0 that the salaries of public employees including police officers are a matter of public interest and must be made available upon request. In reaching … Continue reading “California Supreme Court Says Public Has Right to Know Salaries”
Resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales
Providing no specific reason, U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales tendered his resignation Friday, effective September 17, 2007, after much political controversy surrounding the role of the Department of Justice in the firing of … Continue reading “Resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales”
Whole Foods/Wild Oats Merger to Go Forward
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Thursday denied the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request to delay the merger of Whole Foods Market, Inc. and Wild … Continue reading “Whole Foods/Wild Oats Merger to Go Forward”
Atlanta Considers Baggy Pants Ban
A city councilman in Atlanta, Georgia has proposed an amendment to the state’s public indecency statute that would prohibit a person’s “indecent exposure of his or her undergarments” in a … Continue reading “Atlanta Considers Baggy Pants Ban”
Court of Appeals Upholds Conviction of Former Illinois Governor
A federal appeals court on Tuesday turned down former Illinois Governor George Ryan’s request for a new trial. Ryan was found guilty on multiple counts of fraud, corruption, and other charges in … Continue reading “Court of Appeals Upholds Conviction of Former Illinois Governor”
Whole Food/Wild Oats Merger Delayed
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia today delayed the merger of Whole Foods Market, Inc. and Wild Oats Markets, Inc. to further review the transaction and … Continue reading “Whole Food/Wild Oats Merger Delayed”
FTC’s Appeal of Ruling Regarding Whole Foods and Wild Oats Merger
The Federal Trade Commission today filed an appeal of the D.C. District Court ruling that allowed Whole Foods Market, Inc. to purchase Wild Oats Markets, Inc. The FTC contends that the … Continue reading “FTC’s Appeal of Ruling Regarding Whole Foods and Wild Oats Merger”
Homeless Class Action Certified Against NYPD
Judge Shira Scheindlin of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has certified a class of homeless people to proceed with a class action against the … Continue reading “Homeless Class Action Certified Against NYPD”
