Law News

Ashton Kutcher Asks Demi Moore to Give Him a Divorce

08/28/2012 05:04 PM

Hollywood, CA- Ashton Kutcher, who is now dating his Mila Kunis, his co-star on “That 70s Show” is pushing Demi Moore to finalize their divorce

 

California Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Give Added Protections to Undocumented Immigrants

08/28/2012 04:23 PM

Sacramento, CA- California lawmakers have passed the TRUST Act, which gives added protection from deportation and are now awaiting Gov. Brown’s signature.

 

San Francisco Archbishop-elect Arrested for DUI Over the Weekend

08/28/2012 02:59 PM

San Francisco, CA- The archbishop-elect of the San Francisco Roman Catholic Archdiocese was arrested early Saturday morning at a DUI checkpoint.

 

North American Investigations Announces Expansion of Services into Los Angeles

08/28/2012 08:00 AM

Recently North American Investigators (NAI) opened new offices in the city of Los Angeles.

 

Morris Brown College Files for Bankruptcy to Avert Foreclosure

08/27/2012 09:21 PM

Atlanta, GA- Last week news broke that the nation’s oldest African-American college, Morris Brown was facing foreclosure and an asset auction. In an effort to keep the historical college from closi...

 

Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez Censured Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

08/27/2012 09:16 PM

Brooklyn, NY- Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez has been censured by his peers with NY Governor Cuomo calling for his resignation after two women accused him of him sexual harassment

 

“This What I Get for Being a Bridesmaid” Florida Woman Tells Police After Her DUI Arrest

08/27/2012 09:09 PM

Holmes Beach, FL- A Florida woman, charged with DUI over the weekend blames her decision to be a bridesmaid for her friend’s upcoming wedding for her arrest. So now in addition to her wedding oblig...

 

Kris Humphries’ Parents Settle Divorce in Record Time, Meanwhile His Battle Rages On, Source Blames Kim

08/27/2012 08:51 PM

Los Angeles, CA- Kris Humphries has in the middle of a divorce from Kim Kardashian for months while his parents settled their divorce in record time thanks to an agreement included in the original ...

 

Treasury Blames Banks for Lack Participation in Foreclosure Prevention Program

08/27/2012 08:44 PM

Washington, D.C. - The Home Affordable Mortgage Program (HAMP) was supposed to help close to 4 million homeowners across the country save their homes. But as of May only 1 million of those homeowne...

 

Forty-Eight Injured in Los Angeles After City Bus Collides with Transit Train

08/27/2012 08:35 PM

Los Angeles, CA- An early morning collision between a Metro line bus and a transit train left 48 people injured. Though the LAPD says it was a minor collision with no one suffering major injuries.

 

Jeb Bush Warns GOP to Soften Tone on Immigration

08/27/2012 08:28 PM

Tampa, FL- The Republican Party has descended on Tampa, ready to coronate Mitt Romney as their presidential candidate and present their party platform taking some tough stances on immigration and p...

 

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08/27/2012 05:00 PM

 

Immigration Agents Sue Feds over Deferred Action

08/24/2012 08:15 PM

Washington D.C. - Another constitutional showdown over immigration has begun as a group of ICE agents filed a lawsuit Thursday against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.

 

Lance Armstrong Loses Titles, Gets Lifetime Ban From Pro Cycling

08/24/2012 08:07 PM

The United States Anti-Doping Agency has stripped Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles following the cyclist’s decision to stop battling illegal doping accusations. The agency says a ...

 

Former U.S. Ambassador Crocker Arrested For DUI and Hit-and-Run

08/24/2012 08:03 PM

Washington, D.C. - A former U.S. ambassador Ryan Crocker was arrested in Washington State on August 14th for DUI following a hit-and-run accident.

 

Delaware Delegate Was Drinking Before Boating Accident That Injured Seven

08/24/2012 07:05 PM

Pasadena, MD- Delaware Delegate, Donald Dwyer, admitted Thursday that he had been drinking prior to a boating accident which injured seven people including four children.

 

Massachusetts Lawmakers Set to Enact Foreclosure Prevention Laws

08/24/2012 06:46 PM

Boston, MA- Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a bill intended on preventing foreclosure, placing more responsibility on lenders.

 

Florida Grower Settles Harassment Case for $150K

08/24/2012 06:36 PM

Immokalee, FL- DiMare Ruskin, a Florida-based grower has settled a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit with the EEOC and two women who claimed they were abused by supervisors.

 

Bankruptcy Judge Says No to $5 Million in Bonuses for Hawker Beechcraft Execs

08/24/2012 06:22 PM

Wichita, KS- On Friday, a bankruptcy judge denied a proposal that would award 8 executives $5.8 million in bonus while the company reorganizes their debts.

 

Sources Reveal Details of TomKat Divorce Settlement

08/24/2012 05:57 PM

New York, NY- Earlier this week, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes finalized their divorce, but vowed to keep the settlement details confidential. Now a source close to the matter spilled the beans to no...