Both sides Claim Victory in a Legal Dispute over Lease of Gas and Oil
7/18/2011 Victory was claimed by both sides in a ruling Wednesday of a federal judge which dealt with when or if the Interior Secretary has to issue gas and oil leases that have been won at auctions. Oil and gas industry representatives say that the decision handed down by U.S. District Judge Nancy Freundenthal […]
Kentucky Coal Companies is Threatened by Another Legal Action
7/17/2011 Two Kentucky coal companies were notified by a coalition of environmental watchdog groups that they could face lawsuits over their inability to comply with clean water laws. This is the second time in less than a year that such notice was given to the same coal companies. Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Appalachian Voices, Kentucky […]
Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative Petition Approved by State
7/17/2011 The petitions for medical marijuana ballot initiative were formally approved Tuesday by the state, clearing the way for advocates to start gathering signatures in an attempt to postpone the tougher 2011 law and to let voters determine its fate next year. Linda McCulloch, Montana’s Secretary of State, informed the sponsor of the effort, […]
Sale of Motorcycles on Sundays Could Soon Be Legal in Pennsylvania
7/16/2011 A law that prohibits the sale of motorcycles during Sundays could be removed, which would also pave the way for motorcycle dealers to earn from customers who have been crossing state lines for more than 25 years just to buy motorcycles on Sunday. Bryan Perry, the owner of Appalachian Harley-Davidson in Mechanicsburg, supports […]
Investors May Lose as Congress Saves Money on Adviser Oversight
7/16/2011 Oversight of nearly 12,000 investment advisers may be handed by Congress as a cost-saving measure to Wall Street’s self-funded regulator. Investors could handle the cost. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, which was commissioned by the government to administer brokers, is campaigning to replace the Securities and Exchange Commission as regulator of […]
Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Sale of ‘Violent’ Video Games to Children in California
7/15/2011 A California law that seeks to ban the sale to children of “violent” video games was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case was seen as balancing consumer protection and free speech rights. Monday’s 7-2 ruling was seen as a victory for makers and sellers of video games, who have repeatedly […]
New York Gay Marriage Law Seen Boosting State’s Wedding Industry
7/15/2011 The passage of the same sex marriage law in New York represented an opportunity for ecstatic same sex couples to have their affection recognized by the state and to also enjoy the benefits accorded to married couples. For New York officials, the law can usher in an economic boon with the potential increase […]
The Weight of Your Business Card—Not the Place to Cut Corners
Everything in business starts with that all-important first impression. After you shake hands with a prospective client, what’s the next thing that happens? You hand out your business card. Think about what a cheaply-made and inferior business card says about you. A poorly printed card made of flimsy paper stock screams “cheap!” and “undependable!” It […]
Print Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon
Sure, we all know the world’s going digital, and it’s true you can’t go anywhere without bumping into people tapping away on their iPads and Smart-phones. But when it comes to doing business, when you’re looking for ways to dig deeper into your customer base and really make something happen … don’t leave print out […]
Maritime Injury Law Firm Based in Houston Unveils Enhanced Website
7/4/2011 An enhanced and expanded website was launched by Arnold & Itkin LLP, a maritime injury law firm based in Houston, to help and assist offshore workers on the Gulf Coast get compensation for the injuries they suffered while working in a maritime job. The website will function as a resource center for the […]