2007

A U.S. war crimes tribunal at Guantanamo came to a screeching halt on Monday when a military judge dropped all the charges against a young Canadian in a ruling that could preclude trying any of the 380 prisoners any time soon.

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Army Col. Peter Brownback, the judge, said the military tribunal lacked jurisdiction over Canadian Omar Khadr because he did not meet the strict definition of those subject to trial under a law the U.S. Congress drafted last year. “It’s not a technicality. It’s another demonstration that the system simply doesn’t work,” said the tribunals’ chief […]

A U.S. war crimes tribunal at Guantanamo came to a screeching halt on Monday when a military judge dropped all the charges against a young Canadian in a ruling that could preclude trying any of the 380 prisoners any time soon. Read More »

Lawfuel – The Law Newswire – NEW YORK, June 4, 2007 — Kirby McInerne…

Lawfuel – The Law Newswire – NEW YORK, June 4, 2007 — Kirby McInerney & Squire, LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the publicly traded securities of Cutera, Inc.

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WASHINGTON – LAWFUEL – The Law News Wire – United States Congressm…

WASHINGTON – LAWFUEL – The Law News Wire – United States Congressman William J. Jefferson was indicted today by a federal grand jury on charges including bribery and racketeering for allegedly using his office to corruptly solicit bribes and for paying bribes to a foreign official, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal

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New York (June 4, 2007) – LAWFUEL – The Law Newswire – Morrison & …

New York (June 4, 2007) – LAWFUEL – The Law Newswire – Morrison & Foerster LLP announced today that Anna Pinedo, partner in the firm’s Capital Markets group in the New York office, has received a prestigious Burton Award for Legal Achievement. She was recognized for her article, titled “Next Generation Hybrid Securities,” which appeared

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New York, June 4, 2007 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Wire – Dewey Ballan…

New York, June 4, 2007 – LAWFUEL – The Law News Wire – Dewey Ballantine LLP, a leading international law firm, announced today that James F. Lerner has joined the firm’s Litigation Department as counsel, resident in the New York office. Lerner, formerly with Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, has over fifteen years of experience

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LAWFUEL – Law Newswire – CNN reports that the first two tests of sputu…

LAWFUEL – Law Newswire – CNN reports that the first two tests of sputum of the 31-year-old lawyer who has extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis have come back negative, the National Jewish Medical and Research Center said Monday. If a third test result, expected later Monday, also proves negative, Andrew Speaker — whose air travel to his

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LAWFUEL – The Law Newswire – Congressman William Jefferson, D-La., has…

LAWFUEL – The Law Newswire – Congressman William Jefferson, D-La., has been indicted on 16 counts stemming from a 16-month corruption investigation, CBS News reports. The charges relate to deals brokered on African deals. The 94-page indictment, handed up in the Eastern District of Virginia, includes charges of racketeering, solicitation of bribes, wire fraud, money

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For your information, the international law firm Bryan Cave LLP has be…

For your information, the international law firm Bryan Cave LLP has been named to CIO magazine’s prestigious 2007 CIO 100, which is being announced today. The CIO 100 recognizes organizations around the world that demonstrate exceptional leadership in information technology. The announcement regarding the award is further below. In addition, if you would like to

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ATLANTA (June 4) — Kilpatrick Stockton announced today that Jim Leona…

ATLANTA (June 4) — Kilpatrick Stockton announced today that Jim Leonard, a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department, was selected to serve on the board of HARMONY, Atlanta’s International Youth Chorus. Atlanta’s International Youth Chorus offers 125 youths, age six to 18, from diverse racial, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds the opportunity to develop teamwork,

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LAWFUEL – The Legal News Wire: NEW YORK, June 04, 2007 — The American…

LAWFUEL – The Legal News Wire: NEW YORK, June 04, 2007 — The American Arbitration Association (AAA), the world’s leading provider of conflict management and dispute resolution services, announced on June 01, 2007 the launch of its Home Construction Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures, a new set of rules implemented specifically for residential construction. As

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