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Court issues partial win to bin Laden assistant
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2014/07/15 12:33
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A federal appeals court on Monday set aside two of three convictions against a former personal assistant to Osama bin Laden.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued the ruling in the case of Ali Hamza al-Bahlul, who produced propaganda videos for al-Qaida and assisted with preparations for the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist strikes.
A military commission had convicted him of conspiracy to commit war crimes, providing material support for terrorism and soliciting others to commit war crimes. He has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
The appeals court rejected al-Bahlul's challenge to his conspiracy conviction but overturned his material support and solicitation convictions.
The court, in an opinion by Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson, said the government had offered little backup for the notion that a military commission could try defendants on the charges for which the convictions were overturned — material support for terrorism and solicitation to commit war crimes.
On the conspiracy conviction, the appeals court said Congress has positively identified conspiracy as a war crime.
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Houston Texas Personal Injury Lawyers - Salazar Firm
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2014/07/15 12:32
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Accidents are always occurring, and this means that personal injuries of all kinds, including automobile accidents, bicycle accidents, defective product accidents, medical malpractice, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, and wrongful death, are happening every day. When victims or the families of victims contact the Salazar Law Firm, they are extremely traumatized and looking for someone who will bring justice to the situation. Often they or their loved one’s have been hurt because of another’s negligence or carelessness. We aggressively pursue compensation from these responsible parties to get our clients their deserved compensation.
You can find pages on our website that provide details on the following Personal Injury subcategories:
18-Wheeler Accidents
Auto Accidents & Insurance Claims
Catastrophic Injury
Class Actions
Motorcycle Accidents
Product Liability
Wrongful Death
Personal injuries are extremely stressful for victims and their families. Both victims with major and minor injuries are going to have many questions when trying to get compensation for their accident. Our attorneys can guide you during this difficult time and hold the right parties responsible for damages done to you. Call today to set up a free consultation with our Houston personal injury team. |
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Utah to appeal gay marriage ruling to high court
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2014/07/11 10:04
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Utah has decided to go straight to the U.S. Supreme Court to argue against gay marriage, meaning the nation's highest court will have at least one same-sex marriage case on its plate when it returns in October.
The office of the Utah attorney general announced Wednesday that it would bypass a full appeals court and take the gay marriage case to the Supreme Court instead.
If the U.S. Supreme court decides to take the case, it will be the first time the top court considers gay marriage since justices last year struck down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act. The high court is under no obligation to the take the case, and it could wait for rulings from one or more of the five other appellate courts with gay marriage cases pending, legal scholars say.
Utah's appeal is of a June 25 ruling from a three-judge panel of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver, which found states cannot deprive people of the fundamental right to marry simply because they choose partners of the same sex. The panel immediately put the ruling on hold pending an appeal. |
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Drummond Firm - Las Vegas Accident & Injury Attorneys
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2014/07/11 10:04
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A personal injury can impact the rest of your life. As an injury victim, you should meet with an attorney interested in protecting your rights before talking with an insurance company. Insurace companies have attorneys to protect them and you should have one too. When you hire the Drummond & Nelson Firm, you're hiring attorneys you can trust who will communicate with you, keep you updated on case status, and protect you. We have an extensive network of medical professionals ready to help if you require medical treatment or analysis.
When it comes to fees, we charge fair and reasonable fees. We will explain in detail how we are paid and how you will be paid before we take your case. We work on a contingecy fee basis on personal injury cases which means no up-front fees. We are paid out of the amount of your recovery.
We represent individuals in the following types of personal injury cases:
Automobile and car accidents
Truck accidents
Boating accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Train crashes
Railroad accidents
Aircraft accidents
Head injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Children's injuries
Bad faith insurance claims
Wrongfully denied insurance benefits
Injuries caused by drunk drivers
Construction accidents
Industrial accidents
Roadway defects
Workmen’s compensation claims
Slip and falls
Exposure to toxic or hazardous materials
Prescription drug related injuries
Injuries caused by defective products
If you're interested in speaking with an attorney who will protect you, contact the
Las Vegas Accident & Injury Attorneys at the Drummond & Nelson Firm today! |
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MJM Law Office, P.C. - Eugene, Oregon DUII and Criminal Defense Services
Lawyer News |
2014/07/07 14:01
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Driving under the influence is not a good idea, but it's a common occurence in all states. Oregon residents should be warned that the state's drunk driving laws are among the most unforgiving in the country. If you've been charged with a DUI, you'll want to have an experienced DUI lawyer by your side to ensure you make the best possible decisions throughout your case. Detailed reviews and investigations by a criminal defense lawyer can either make or break your case. Why risk losing your license and driving privileges? Following a DUII arrest, you're placed at risk of losing your license through the court and through DMV. Don't delay in getting in touch with an experienced Eugene DUI attorney. At the MJM Law Office, P.C., we will give your case the attention and detail it deserves.
We work closely with clients to understand and resolve their issues. We will listen to your unique situation and explain the available options. MJM Law Office, P.C. was founded to provide clients with quality representation in DUII Cases. Mr. Mizjewski, founder of MHM Law Office, understands the difficult and complex process of working through the legal system. We will help you every step of the way. MJM Law Office focuses on serving clients in Lane County, Oregon and are very familiar with the individual judges, district attorneys, and court staff.
If you find yourself in need of a Eugene DUII Lawyer, look no further and contact us today!
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Court OKs suit over San Francisco jail guard rule
Legal Business |
2014/07/07 14:00
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A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit challenging the San Francisco Sheriff's Department's policy of forbidding male guards to work in the women's jail.
The San Francisco Chronicle says a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the policy constituted sex discrimination which the city had failed to demonstrate was absolutely necessary.
The 9th Circuit decision overruled the finding of a federal judge who dismissed the lawsuit after finding that excluding male guards made sense as a way to protect the safety and privacy of female inmates.
The policy was adopted in 2006. The Chronicle says the 35 guards who sued the next year included women who alleged it had increased their work loads and men who said it cost them overtime and possible promotions. |
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US Supreme Court lets Equifax tax ruling stand
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2014/06/30 16:34
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The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday that it won't hear an appeal from credit bureau Equifax Inc. involving what it considered an adverse tax ruling in Mississippi.
The appeal was a reaction to a 2013 Mississippi Supreme Court decision that Equifax had to prove that it didn't earn any taxable income in the state. The state Department of Revenue examined Equifax's income and allocated some to Mississippi, ruling it owed taxes and penalties.
The Mississippi court upheld the Revenue Department's calculation of the company's taxes based on revenue earned in Mississippi, thus increasing its tax liability from zero to over $700,000, according to court documents.
The Council on State Taxation, Georgia Chamber of Commerce and The Institute for Professionals had filed "friend of the court" briefs in the case.
Lawmakers responded during the 2014 session by passing a law to change how the state collects taxes.
A key part of the law could make it harder for the state to rule that multistate corporations are paying too little in taxes to Mississippi. It says the Department of Revenue would have to present clear and convincing proof before it could reallocate how a company splits its income among states, and only do so in "limited and unique, nonrecurring circumstances."
The Department of Revenue estimates all changes in the law, including a phase-in of lower interest rates for overdue taxes, will cost Mississippi $100 million a year. |
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