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Arkansas court says judge went too far on voter ID
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2014/05/16 15:45
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The Arkansas Supreme Court tossed out a judge's ruling striking down the state's voter ID law on Wednesday, but stopped short of ruling on the constitutionality of the measure.
In a 5-2 ruling, justices vacated a Pulaski County judge's decision that the law violates Arkansas' constitution. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox had struck down the law in a case that had focused on how absentee ballots are handled under the law, but justices stayed his ruling while they considered an appeal.
Fox also has ruled the law unconstitutional in a separate case but said he wouldn't block its enforcement during this month's primary. That ruling is being appealed to the high court.
Justices said Fox didn't have the authority to strike down the law in the case focusing on absentee ballots. They noted that there was no request before Fox in the case to strike down the law. |
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Fred Meissner - Phoenix, Arizona Tax Lawyer Services
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2014/05/16 15:45
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We charge reasonable fees and offer free initial consultations.Contact the Law Offices of Frederick W. Meissner for all your tax service needs. |
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European court: Google must yield on personal info
Press Release |
2014/05/13 14:18
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People should have some say over the results that pop up when they conduct a search of their own name online, Europe's highest court said Tuesday.
In a landmark decision, The Court of Justice of the European Union said Google must listen and sometimes comply when individuals ask the Internet search giant to remove links to newspaper articles or websites containing their personal information.
Campaigners say the ruling effectively backs individual privacy rights over the freedom of information.
In an advisory judgment that will impact on all search engines, including Yahoo and Microsoft's Bing, the court said a search on a person's name yields a results page that amounts to an individual profile. Under European privacy law, it said people should be able to ask to have links to private information in that 'profile' removed.
It is not clear how exactly the court envisions Google and others handling complaints, and Google said it is still studying the advisory ruling, which cannot be appealed.
In the ruling, the court said people "may address such a request directly to the operator of the search engine ... which must then duly examine its merits." The right is not absolute, as search engines must weigh "the legitimate interest of Internet users potentially interested in having access to that information" against the right to privacy and protection of personal data. |
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MJM Law Office, P.C. - Eugene DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyer
Attorney News |
2014/05/13 14:14
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Located in the heart of downtown Eugene, Oregon, MJM Law Office, P.C. focuses on serving clients in Lane County, Oregon. MJM Law Office, P.C. provides clients with quality representation in DUII Cases and Criminal Defense, including matters such as Repeat DUII Offenses, Drug Crimes, Property Crimes, Campus Crimes, and Assault.
Mr. Mizejewski understands that effectively working through the legal system is a challenging process. MJM Law Office, P.C. provides a personalized approach with clients to work closely and help client's understand and resolve their issues. MJM Law Office takes the time to listen and understand each client's situation and explain the available options. There are many options when facing criminal charges that can reduce or eliminate a conviction, including but not limited to the following: diversion, deferred prosecution, drug court, suppression of evidence obtained during an illegal search or seizure, plea negotiations, pre-trial motions, or acquittal at trial by a jury of your peers.
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Investors to Supreme Court: Deny Argentine do-over
Headline Legal News |
2014/05/09 13:30
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Argentina's opponents have filed their last arguments with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging justices to deny the South American government's appeal of a $1.4 billion debt ruling because President Cristina Fernandez has repeatedly vowed not to honor any ruling that goes against her.
Argentina wants the court to overturn a ruling it says would provoke a catastrophic default by forcing it to pay $1.4 billion in cash to the investors it calls "vulture funds." These investors, led by billionaire Paul Singer's NML Capital Ltd., snapped up Argentina's defaulted debt when its economy crashed a decade ago and have litigated ever since, seeking payment in full plus interest even after 92 percent of other bondholders agreed to provide generous debt relief in exchange for regular payments on new bonds.
"Argentina already has made clear that it will not obey any adverse decision on the questions it presents," reads NML's brief, filed just before Wednesday night's deadline.
"Argentina ultimately is not interested in any court's views concerning those questions. By Argentina's lights, it has the final word, and it will recognize a judicial ruling only if it accords with Argentina's conclusions," NML said.
The "Aurelius Respondents," another group of hedge funds and holding companies based in the Cayman Islands and the US state of Delaware to avoid scrutiny and taxes, also filed a brief, urging the justices to deny Argentina's "do-over" request. "A chorus of disinterested parties has recognized that Argentina is without peer in its mistreatment of private-sector creditors," their brief said. |
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