New Abortion Sonogram Law in Texas to be Legally Challenged by Group
5/29/2011 A national abortion rights group on Friday said that is in the process of preparing a legal challenge to the new abortion sonogram law in Texas, which has just been signed by Gov. Rick Perry. During a legislative session that created one of the most restrictive provisions on abortion in the United States, […]
Lawmaker Says Reduction of Unemployment Insurance in Pennsylvania is ‘A Fairness Thing’
5/29/2011 In an interview with a local daily, a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Representatives said that he wants to reform that unemployment insurance system being used by the state. This is because as it stands now, workers are allowed to go on a paid vacation for most of the year. During the […]
Brewing Debate Caused by Service-Worker Law in Arizona
5/28/2011 Teachers, cosmetologists, real-estate agents, as well as tens of thousands of restaurant personnel will soon have to hand over a photo ID and proof that they are in the country legally so they can get government-issued license, certificate or permit. These documents are oftentimes required in various types of jobs. However, a number […]
Looming Legal Crackdown on Auto Service Contracts in Missouri
5/28/2011 The state of Missouri could soon impose some of America’s harshest restrictions on companies that sell extended auto-service contracts. This contract is a form of vehicle-breakdown coverage that became controversial after a number of firms in the St. Louis area were charged of defrauding consumers. A measure designed to eliminate fraud in the […]
Warrantless Search Bill Backed by RIAA Advances in California
5/27/2011 People who run a CD or DVD duplication company in California may soon be subject to a warrantless search in the quest to “fight piracy.” California Senate Bill 550, which was introduced by Sen. Alex Padilla, a Democrat from Pacoima, is gradually making its way through the state legislature. The purpose of the […]
Legislation to Close Mining Tax Loopholes Proposed by State Senator Horsford
5/27/2011 A piece of legislation was proposed today by Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford, a Democrat from North Las Vegas, which aims to end the mining industry’s ability to convince state regulators to expand its tax deductions beyond what is allowed by law. The proposed legislation of Horsford would specifically abolish some deductions that […]
Federal Prosecutors in Colorado Gives Scant Attention to Medical Marijuana
5/26/2011 When John Walsh, the Colorado U.S. Attorney, wrote state officials last month regarding the medical-marijuana rules in the state, the warning could not have been clearer. Walsh wrote, “The department would consider civil actions and criminal prosecution regarding those who set up marijuana growing facilities and dispensaries.” In case that would happen, it […]
Healthcare Issue Hounds 2012 GOP Presidential Hopefuls
5/26/2011 GOP presidential hopefuls are now being plagued by the troubled health care industry, which is the same problem that hounded Democrats during the mid-term elections. Ever since the overhaul law of President Barack Obama was enacted, which eventually cost some House Democrats their seats in Congress, voter anger seems to have not abated. […]
Mark W. Caverly Appointed by Cegedim as Senior DEA Regulatory Consultant
5/22/2011 Mark W. Caverly, a famous expert in U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations, was recently hired by the Cegedim Relationship Management as senior DEA regulatory consultant. The announcement was made by Bill Buzzeo, the vice president of Global Compliance Solutions for Cegedim Relationship Management. Cegedim is one of the leading providers of customer […]
Government Case against Software Giant Microsoft is Officially Closed
5/25/2011 After almost ten years of legal wrangling, the antitrust lawsuit that the US government filed against Microsoft is finally and officially over. Nearly a decade ago, Microsoft signed an agreement with the government to resolve the antitrust charges against it. Now, the software giant is free of federal oversight. The final judgment against […]