Indian tribe sues Interior Dept., county to stop resort project on California ranchNovember 20th, 2009 Indian tribe sues over Calif. ranch developmentLOS ANGELES — An Indian tribe has filed a lawsuit to stop the development of a 5,000-acre gated resort community on a sprawling ranch some 60 miles north of Los Angeles that it claims as tribal land.
NYC groups, officials sue state agency to block project that includes Nets basketball arenaNovember 19th, 2009 NYC groups sue to block deal for Nets arenaNEW YORK — Opponents of the Brooklyn arena planned for the New Jersey Nets have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state agency's approval of a modified plan for the project. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in Manhattan state Supreme Court.
Coal drying plant opponents sue over zoning change in Stark CountyOctober 29th, 2009 Coal drying plant opponents sue over zoningDICKINSON, N.D. — Opponents of a coal drying plant in southwestern North Dakota say they are suing to overturn a zoning change for the plant.
NJ man sues PNC Bank citing 'abusive' overdraft fee policyOctober 9th, 2009 PNC Bank sued over overdraft fee policyTRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey man is suing PNC Bank, accusing it of violating the state's consumer fraud act by using abusive overdraft policies.
Kerala tribals end 26-month-old stirOctober 5th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Nearly 5,000 tribals on a protest for over two years at a rubber estate in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district demanding land, Monday called off their stir following assurance from the state government of compensation. Agreement came after a meeting of agitating tribal leaders with Chief Minister V.S.
Court notice to centre on land acquisition in Uttar PradeshOctober 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Thursday sought the central government's reply to a lawsuit by the Uttar Pradesh government challenging acquisition of 21 acres of land to widen the state's link road connecting the Commonwealth Games village to Noida. A bench of Chief Justice K.G.
Nevada judge denies Roethlisberger motions in civil case alleging sexual assaultSeptember 30th, 2009 Nevada judge denies motions in Roethlisberger caseCARSON CITY, Nev. — A Nevada judge denied motions by lawyers for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to dismiss a civil lawsuit alleging he raped a Lake Tahoe casino worker, according to court documents released Wednesday.
No building religious places on public land: Supreme CourtSeptember 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - No more construction of religious places on public land, the Supreme Court said in an order Tuesday. A bench of Justice Dalbir Bhandari and Justice M.K.
Nevada judge denies change of venue in Roethlisberger suitSeptember 16th, 2009 Nevada judge won't move Roethlisberger caseCARSON CITY, Nev. — A Nevada judge on Wednesday denied a motion to move the civil sexual assault case against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Lake Tahoe casino employees from Reno to Douglas County, where the alleged incident occurred.
Villagers oppose land acquisition for Ranchi airport expansionSeptember 14th, 2009 RANCHI - Villagers are protesting the expansion of the Birsa Munda airport here as their land will be acquired for the project. The state government has decided to acquire 373.3 acres of land for the expansion.
Appeals court blocks land swap between BLM and miner Asarco, citing bad environmental analysisSeptember 14th, 2009 Appeals court blocks BLM-Asarco land swapPHOENIX — A federal appeals court ruled Monday that a land exchange between the federal Bureau of Land Management and copper miner Asarco LLC violates environmental laws as proposed. The ruling in the lawsuit filed by three environmental groups in 2001 overturns a lower court decision backing the exchange long sought by Asarco.
Maker's Mark: Seeing red over red wax seal on tequila bottles, claims trademark infringementSeptember 11th, 2009 Maker's Mark: Seeing red over wax seal on tequilaLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Maker's Mark Distillery, famous for the distinctive wax seal atop its Kentucky bourbon, is seeing red over what it considers a trademark infringement by some liquor competitors.
Monsanto expands plan to cut work force, says 2009 earnings will be at low end of its forecastSeptember 10th, 2009 Seed company Monsanto plans deeper staff cutsST. LOUIS — Monsanto Co., the world's biggest seed maker, said Thursday it plans to make deeper work force cuts than previously announced, saying it will reduce its staff by about 8 percent to cut costs.
Court okays land takeover for police station on Haryana borderSeptember 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Friday ruled that a piece of land acquired by the government to set up the Badarpur police station on Delhi's border with Haryana was legal since it was for a public purpose. The court was hearing a petition challenging the acquisition of the land by its owners.
California porn company, SD university drop trademark, online piracy lawsuitSeptember 2nd, 2009 Calif. porn company, SD university drop suitSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — National American University is no longer suing a California pornography company that used a name the school thought was too similar: Naughty American University.
