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    Warminster residents upset with zoning decision  Sep 4, 2008
    When such an application comes before the zoning hearing board, its job is to make findings of fact and decide whether relief is to be given, he added. Savona said the zoning hearing board received enough evidence to show that Fire is credentialed as a social worker. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    'Three Pony Rule' Invoked to Cut Former NFL Player's Monthly $18K Child Support  Aug 27, 2008
    The court, in , A-3747-06, said that the trial judge failed to make the specific findings of fact necessary to sustain his decision to add $200,000 a year to the $35,984 annual award that the couple's twins girls are due under statutory guidelines. While acknowledging there are unique problems with determining the reasonable needs of children of high-earning families, the court said trial judges should nevertheless avoid overindulgence -- citing the doctrine of In re Patterson, 920 P.2d 450... (Law.com)

    Workers' Comp Award in Asbestos Case Reduced to Account for Cigarette Usage  Aug 14, 2008
    The record did not reflect any finding on whether Deschenes' emphysema was work related, or enough findings of fact about the relative proportion of injury caused by smoking as opposed to asbestos exposure. In the meantime, the workers' comp bar will be watching the case attentively. (Law.com)

    Hearing set to clear up facts in zoning appeal  Aug 13, 2008
    In its findings of fact, the planning commission said the property was currently used by a plaque-making factory and for the reloading of lumber from rail cars to trucks. One owner of neighboring property, former Albany resident Marianne McDonald, said in her appeal filing that the planning commission had acted on wrong information, including that the current business averages 20 rail cars a month and 60 semi-trucks a month. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Second Year Siting Report Concludes  Aug 8, 2008
    The siting law requires a local ordinance cite scientifically defensible findings of fact that justify more stringent standards necessary to protect public health and safety. Such justifications must be directly linked to research and that the research identifies a documented risk to public health and safety. (Agri-View, WI)

    Second inquiry to look at uni's plagiarism case  Aug 7, 2008
    The decision of judicial member Sigrid Higgins described the report's main purpose as an investigation of allegations against Professor Walker to make findings of fact. "The fact the report was forwarded to the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Ombudsman supports this conclusion," the decision said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Justices OK Juror Challenges Involving Prosecutor From Controversial Training Tape  Aug 5, 2008
    Castille wrote that the court's standard of review was limited to "examining whether the court's findings of fact are supported by the record and whether its legal conclusions are free of error.". Castille noted that such a standard is necessary because the trial judge is best able to make an in-person determination of a prosecutor's credibility, while an appeals court is only reviewing transcripts from voir dire. (Law.com)

    MILITARY: Marine Corps seeks to reinstate Haditha charges  Aug 5, 2008
    "The military judge's findings of fact are clearly erroneous," Delgado contends in a 43-page argument filed with the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals in Washington. "The military judge abused his discretion in fashioning the sweeping remedy that he did.". (North County Times)

    Coast Guard releases findings on oil spill  Aug 3, 2008
    Initial findings of fact are as follows. There were no mechanical or electrical issues with the Tintamara. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Judge vacates ruling on Radnor open records  Jul 31, 2008
    "There's nothing that indicates the findings of fact or conclusions of law the court entered have changed," said Sherry's son, attorney Parker V. Sherry, who handled the case with his brother, Daniel J. Sherry. "It looks like the court is looking over an aspect or aspects of the case, though the order does not give any specifics." There was no ambiguity in Wright's June 30 opinion, which ordered the district to turn over the documents and awarded former school board member Judy Sherry nearly... (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Some oil blocks revoked in error, says Kupolokun  Jul 31, 2008
    "Their objectives is to stigmatise committee members and place them in a negative social category in order to cause psychological difficulties for them in the eyes of the public. Condemnation of individuals would never detract one iota from the findings of fact and recommendations which follow therefrom," the committee said. "Even at that, these faceless accusers, these corrupt, incompetent and failed contractors have also done a very poor job of their propagandist fabrications. The odious... (Guardian News, Nigeria)

    Timing of delivery of docs irks Frye  Jul 31, 2008
    Frye sent a memorandum Wednesday afternoon to Bill Anderson, director of city planning and community investment, to get answers for why delivery of the document (called the Draft Candidate Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations Regarding the Final Environmental Impact Report for University Towne Center Revitalization Project) was tardy. Frye said the city's Municipal Code requires that such environmental documents be delivered to decision makers, community planning groups... (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Indiana Court of Appeals restores Thomas standing in CAFO matter  Jul 30, 2008
    After a public hearing, the BZA issued findings of fact and a decision that concluded [Continued on page eight. . (Hartford City News-Times, IN)

    'Partisan bullying' unfounded in state photo ID requirement  Jul 18, 2008
    After conducting a thorough review of the residency challenge, evidence, hearing transcripts and findings of fact, I issued an order disqualifying Powell as a candidate for PSC, District 4. The decision was based solely on Georgia law, which requires candidates for the PSC to reside in their district for at least 12 months prior to the election. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    FFA Tells GE Towantic Structures 'Hazards'  Jul 16, 2008
    In fact, the Connecticut Siting Council, which approved an application by Towantic Energy, LLC, for a certificate of environmental compatibility and pubic need in 1999, stated in its findings of fact that is was likely the exhaust stacks would have to be marked and/or lighted. At that time, Towantic Energy proposed to install medium intensity flashing white lighting at the 150-foot level of the proposed stacks consistent with FAA criteria. (Voices, CT)

    Getting moved forward  Jul 2, 2008
    In a second 6-0 vote, which completed the ZBA's responsibilities in the special-use process, the board approved findings of fact that will be provided to the County Board for its consideration, before it votes whether to issue the special use permit, which under county zoning is required to have a wind farm in areas zoned agricultural. The public hearing began Monday, April 28, with a presentation by representatives of Iberdrola Renewables, who described the company's plan for the Streator... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)

    Judge to make decision on claims in Swearingen’s case  Jun 22, 2008
    The state and defense have two weeks to present their findings of fact to Edwards. Then, he will make a final decision on the two claims. (Conroe Courier, TX)

    NRC agrees with Entergy, finds aging-management plan adequate  Jun 21, 2008
    Sheehan said NRC staff conducted a legal and technical review of Entergy s position and agreed (in a filing of proposed findings of fact) with the company s conclusions about the effectiveness of the aging-management program ... The deadline for submitting findings of fact was Monday, June 9. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Judge rejects Stonechild appeal  Jun 20, 2008
    The court decision handed down Thursday states "the commissioner acted both within the scope of his terms of reference and in compliance with the constitutional restrictions applicable to the work of public inquiries. Moreover, his findings of fact were not unreasonable and, as a result, could not be overturned.". Lawyer Aaron Fox, who represented Hartwig, argued the commission based its findings on unreliable evidence and exceeded its authority, essentially becoming a continuation of a criminal... (Canada.com)

    If Supreme Court hands Teachers a defeat, the architect of the ...  Jun 17, 2008
    The Q.C.A. concluded incorrectly that any error it found in the trial judge's reasons somehow entitled the Q.C.A. to substitute its own view of the evidence for the findings of fact of the trial judge. . (Globe and Mail)

    NDC Press Statement On Bloated Voters Register  Jun 13, 2008
    The Committee made 22 very useful findings of fact. Three of the findings clearly vindicate NDCs position. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    State sounds siren about Madden's fire chief pension  Jun 11, 2008
    He could have retired as chief if he returned to the chief s position for a while, but the findings of fact don t indicate that this was the case. Sacco said that Madden was not obligated to return to the chief s position for a specific period of time after he completed his term as mayor. (Weymouth News, MA)

    Appeals against Alba injection well still pending  Jun 11, 2008
    Topp followed up with her own written response in May, questioning findings of fact and legal conclusions EPA used in its permit decision and arguing that the opponents had raised important policy considerations that the appeals board had discretion to review. The board, based in Washington, D.C., has asked EPA staff and Beeland to provide additional written responses to the well opponents petition by June 13. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Regulators subpoena Intel's sales records  Jun 9, 2008
    In doing so, Intel rejected the findings of fact and the application of law cited in the decree. Intel has consistently refuted the notion that it illegally manipulates pricing. (USA Today -- Money)

    U.S. District Court Judge Rules Panetti Competent  May 29, 2008
    District Attorney Bruce Curry of the 216th Judicial District in Kerrville confirmed Friday that Judge Sparks had re-heard the case and that he had issued some fairly extensive findings of fact in declaring Panetti competent to be executed. Curry explained that, in making his recent decision, Judge Sparks had utilized new standards set out by the U.S. Supreme Court almost a year ago when Panetti s appeal was reversed. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)

    Heyburn annexes land, blocking new airport  May 16, 2008
    Imbedded in Heyburn s new ordinance are several findings of fact emphasizing the property s value as commercial real estate. While currently the Subject Property is being used as farm land, the Subject Property s characteristics are consistent with commercial use, due to its close access to both Hwy. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    State board has two options on charter school  May 8, 2008
    Lowham and three other board members -- Jeff Marsh of Torrington, Bill Anthony of Casper, and Dana Mann-Tavegia of Osage -- agreed to serve on a subcommittee to draft the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law for the full board to vote on at the May 12 meeting. The board members did agree tentatively that the Cheyenne Classical Academy had accepted the format of a contested-case hearing in December last year and did not object in a timely manner. (Casper Star-Tribune)

    Wynkoop wins again, for now  Apr 23, 2008
    He added, We went through all the findings of fact and deliberated each item under the SUP and found favorable in every item. - Advertisement. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Missoula veteran wins malpractice suit against VA hospital  Apr 12, 2008
    Molloy, in a findings of fact brief, said Lamb has several permanent injuries and now must wear an abdominal binder to contain his organs. Lamb brought the claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act and was awarded the money following a one-day bench trial. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Molloy awards Navy vet $622,739  Apr 12, 2008
    Lamb has permanent injuries, including risk of recurrent small bowel obstruction; an inoperable, chronic, debilitating large ventral incisional hernia; scarring and abdominal pain, according to an order and findings of fact brief submitted by Judge Molloy. Prior to the operation, Lamb enjoyed golfing, fly-fishing, hunting and working in his greenhouse, but is no longer able to take part in those activities, according to the order. (Missoulian, MT)

    Mulroney wants Schreiber to release 'evidence'  Apr 3, 2008
    "It is now time for a public inquiry to utilize the full array of powers at its disposal, such as forensic, investigative and legal resources, in order to fill the information gaps, evaluate all of the evidence, and derive findings of fact," said the committee report. Harper is expected to receive final recommendations from Johnston later this week on the scope of the public inquiry. (Canada.com)

    Top coroners didn't act, commission told  Apr 1, 2008
    While inquiry commissioners cannot make findings of criminal conduct, Mr. Wardle urged Judge Goudge to make "findings of fact" that Dr. Smith was biased and demonstrated repeated failures of competency, professionalism and objectivity. Search the News Search. (Globe and Mail)

    More of this story  Mar 27, 2008
    After hearing testimony from over a dozen witnesses called by City Attorney Robert A. Smith, and Rooney, who is acting as his own legal counsel, the Police Commission asked both Smith and Rooney to prepare a document known as a "Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law, and Order" and to submit it to the commission no later than the close of business on Tuesday, April 1. The Police Commission will meet to deliberate on the matter later next week, confirmed Shawn Campbell, chairman. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)

    Wind project receives endorsement  Feb 29, 2008
    The discussion over, Peck made the motion to recommend accepting the findings of fact and granting the CUP to enXco Inc. Thome seconded it. All four commission members present voted yes. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)

    Spring Hill hospital no longer on life support  Feb 29, 2008
    They spent the next two hours reading the bulk of Pogue s 41-page findings of fact and conclusions of law into the record, pausing only long enough to exorcise parts they disagreed with and adding comments of their own. The fight over the hospital is unprecedented in the state s certificate of need program, which licenses the building and expanding of healthcare facilities. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Judge denies city's Beachwood motions  Feb 28, 2008
    Tuesday the judge denied a motion seeking new findings of fact in the Beachwood land-use case or an amended judgment that currently stands at more than 41 million for an aggrieved developer. The 13-page document dismisses a range of arguments, including the notion that plaintiff's waited to long to file their federal suit, that the judge lacked jurisdiction in the case and that the judge made "clear errors" in handing down his decision. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    W.R. Grace granted time to appeal in Libby case  Feb 27, 2008
    Lawyers for Grace argued that the three-judge panel erred in its findings of fact, and requested a new hearing before the whole court. That appeal for recourse was denied. (Missoulian, MT)

    Plans for rezoning near Cameron's Inn proceed  Feb 26, 2008
    The Half Moon Bay Review. The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission has approved rezoning for a plot of one-time agricultural land in the Wavecrest area. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    Viking girls run out of players, fall to Jags  Feb 24, 2008
    In a press release issued late Friday, Half Moon Bay Mayor Bonnie McClung reiterated in no uncertain terms the city's plan to appeal the Beachwood land-use decision unless a federal judge accepts the city's motion challenging findings of fact in the case. Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:39 PM PST. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    Mayor discusses Beachwood developments  Feb 23, 2008
    In a press release issued late Friday, Half Moon Bay Mayor Bonnie McClung reiterated in no uncertain terms the city's plan to appeal the Beachwood land-use decision unless a federal judge accepts the city's motion challenging findings of fact in the case ... In a press release issued late Friday, Half Moon Bay Mayor Bonnie McClung reiterated in no uncertain terms the city's plan to appeal the Beachwood land-use decision unless a federal judge accepts the city's motion challenging findings of... (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    Latest motion extends Lokuta misconduct case into April  Feb 22, 2008
    Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline Judge Richard A. Sprague gave Lokuta s attorney, Lou Sinatra, an extra 31 days to file findings of fact in the case. Sinatra initially requested 90 days. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Athenahealth takes possession  Feb 22, 2008
    The Planning Board approved a site plan permit in January, and had planned to issue findings of fact and conditions of approval this month, but decided to wait until the Feb. 27 meeting. Athenahealth Inc. officials announced in November they would buy the 53 acres of land and several buildings known as Phase 1 when MBNA owned it and would hire 100 people during the first year and more than 600 over the next few years to work in the Belfast operations center. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Woman loses Eau Claire case before appeals court  Feb 21, 2008
    LIRC s findings of fact are conclusive. Wis. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Dorrance Township supervisors reject plans for 335-unit residential development  Feb 15, 2008
    The supervisors referred questions about their decision to township Solicitor James Schneider, who presided over a series of hearings on the application last year and helped prepare a 16-page report of findings of fact and conclusions of law that accompanied the ruling. Their plans were incomplete, Schneider said. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Lowes meeting rescheduled  Feb 15, 2008
    Findings of fact and conditions of approval for the change in ownership of Phase 1, which was purchased by athenahealth Inc. for an operations center, will also be on the Feb. 21 agenda, he said. Reader Messages. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Creekside case presses on ... Former Island School teacher accused of sexual abuse ... Teachers request more info on chemical spraying ... Student bake shop a sweet’ success ... Culinary students work toward Grand Buffet event ... Happy Camper ... Open Space Commission accepting applications ... Kauai Museum recruiting new clubs ... Corrections ... Director Office of Environmental Quality Control named ... ';var marqueewidth="408px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#white";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} Pins mark the site of a proposed multi-family residential development Tuesday in Koloa, west of the intersection of Waikomo and Weliweli Roads. The county this week withdrew its motion to dismiss a civil rights case filed by the developer, Koloa Creekside Estates. Photo by Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island KAUAI NEWS Creekside case presses onCounty withdraws motion to dismiss civil rights suitMore of this story  Feb 9, 2008
    The County Attorney s Office filed for the motion to dismiss based on the Planning Commission failing to issue a written decision and order containing findings of fact and conclusions of law, which it claims is the only decision the court can review. Without it, there is no subject matter to base a case. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Athenahealth site plan OKd  Jan 24, 2008
    The Planning Board said the site plan complies with city ordinances and it voted unanimously to grant conditional approval with findings of fact and conditions of approval to be issued later by the planning department. Nobody testified at the public hearing Wednesday and the hearing was closed less than a minute after it opened. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Castillo-Alvarez verdict held until Friday  Jan 19, 2008
    Courtney's court reporter mailed the judge's findings of fact, conclusions of law and verdict along with the court file to Clay County from Algona Thursday with instructions that the findings, conclusions and verdict be sealed until it can be read in open court in Emmetsburg, Iowa, at 1:30 p.m. next Friday. The Clay County Sheriff's Department has been ordered to arrange for the transfer of the defendant to Emmetsburg for the reading of the verdict at that time. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Weston water treatment plant facing scrutiny  Jan 17, 2008
    After weighing the evidence from both hearings, TCEQ commissioners will ask the administrative law judge to issue a proposed order with findings of fact and conclusions of law, along with her proposal for decision, said Lisa Wheeler, SOAH spokesperson. Administrative law Judge Sarah Ramos issued a proposal for decision March 19, 2007, that suggested the TCEQ commissioners deny the city s application for the permit due to concerns of possible flooding on the site. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Empire Resorts' Partner, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Sues Interior Secretary for Abuse of Office  Jan 12, 2008
    Secretary Ignored Completed 2-Part Determination, N.Y. Gubernatorial Concurrence, Legislative Enactments, and Findings of Fact by Department of Interior ... The Tribe also maintains that the decision contradicts previous determinations made by both Kempthorne himself and a previous Secretary, including Findings of Fact issued by the Department of the Interior in April 2000 that the proposed project was in the best interest of the Tribe. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Tribe Calls Secretarial Decision on Trust Application Paternalistic and Wrong  Jan 5, 2008
    Back in April of 2000, the Department of the Interior made a determination, based upon 16 pages of detailed findings of fact that the proposed acquisition would be in the best interest of the Tribe. In December 2006, the Interior issued a Finding of No Significant [Environmental] Impact (FONSI). (PR Newswire)

    City letter addresses Beachwood  Jan 4, 2008
    Multiple findings of fact in Judge Walker's decision demonstrate that, before Mr. Keenan bought Beachwood in 1993, wetland conditions existed on the property. These conditions included ponding, closed-loop depressions, the existence of wetlands in the Southeast corner of the property, and a finding by the California Department of Fish and Game that 15 to 20 percent of the TAAD project site was wetlands. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    Former school boss asks court to review order  Jan 3, 2008
    The order and findings of fact and conclusions of law were served on Couch Dec. 7. Scoufos said Wednesday morning that the petition is Couch's appeal of the State School Board's decision to revoke his credentials. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)

    Top story - Proppant’s request to operate sand mine turned down  Jan 3, 2008
    Following a 20-minute recess, Cox summarized the BOA s findings of fact and offered a motion to deny the special exception. Granting it, he said, would have a high probability of a negative impact on property values, would violate the general intent of the zoning ordinance since the mine would be a quarter mile away from a state recreation area, would not promote public health, safety and welfare, and would not be compatible in the area because it would not conserve its rural social character. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    Nashville judge rules Genesco, Finish Line deal will go forward  Dec 31, 2007
    "We are gratified by Chancellor Lyle's order and appreciate her detailed findings of fact and conclusions of law," said Hal Pennington, Genesco chairman and CEO, in a released statement. "We look forward to working with The Finish Line to consummate the merger expeditiously. Although the chancellor left open the issue of solvency brought by UBS in a New York Lawsuit, she nevertheless noted 'from the proof presented to it, this court concludes that the combined entity can succeed.'". (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    Burden of proof - Part two of a report on BOA’s denial of sand mine request  Dec 27, 2007
    After a 20-minute recess in the proceedings to allow the county s attorney time to work, Cox summarized the BOA s findings of fact and offered a motion to deny the special exception. Granting the special exception would have a high probability of a negative impact on property values, would violate the general intent of the zoning ordinance since the mine would be a quarter mile away from a state recreation area, would not promote public health, safety and welfare and would not be compatible in... (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    City announces it will appeal, new legal team speaks  Dec 20, 2007
    In a later conversation he declined to comment on specific errors in the 167-page decision, but said that he would challenge some of Walker's findings of fact in post-trial motions. Walker ruled against the city across the board in all his factual determinations and imposed the largest possible judgment in the case. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)

    Taxing for safety  Dec 20, 2007
    Bill Baker wrote on Dec 19, 2007 8:59 PM:" Government cut back? You must be kidding. Blum's philosophy is we must float the ship even if we have to throw the passengers over board. How about those "findings of fact" regarding Mill Race Crossing. How much new EAV were we suppose to have out there by now. Look it up, both the City and the County passed the "findings of fact. " Just like the mortgage industry, all of Blum's wild speculation is coming home to roost. We already have a public safety... (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    Civil penalty case may aid shareholder action  Dec 19, 2007
    The solicitor running the class action, the Maurice Blackburn principal Ben Slade, yesterday said he expected the ASIC suit to "produce findings of fact that will support the claims that we have made that AWB knew that it was doing something wrong". The class action alleges AWB breached the continuous disclosure obligations contained in the Corporations Act. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Kittery community center lands back in court  Dec 17, 2007
    Notwithstanding the lack of sufficient affirmative votes to approve the project, Planning Board Chairman Russell White signed the findings of fact as conforming and deemed the project approved. In response, Save The Village recently filed a motion in York County Superior Court to challenge the town of Kittery's acceptance of the building plan. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    St. James Credit in court Monday  Dec 15, 2007
    The findings of fact within the order defines these promissory notes as securities, therefore, the Enforcement Section of the Securities Division has determined that St. James Credit Co. has violated a number of statutes associated with selling and buying securities, most notably, the following. Multiple violations of offering nonexempt, unregistered securities. (Rolla Daily News, MO)

    Exclusive: Joseph Farah exposes former VP's effort to conceal UK court denunciation  Dec 10, 2007
    Why isn't he put on the spot in every venue to answer the specific findings of fact. Since Al Gore won't comment nor dispute the court's findings, why aren't his acolytes in Hollywood and elsewhere, all those involved in the film and supporting it, being asked to take up the challenge. (WorldNetDaily)

    Key charges against W.R. Grace will remain  Dec 8, 2007
    Lawyers for Grace argued that the three-judge panel erred in its findings of fact, and requested a new hearing before the whole court. That appeal for recourse was denied in an order issued this week. (Missoulian, MT)

    Annexation denial stuns many  Dec 5, 2007
    Ward 1 Councilwoman Heidi Kendall said unlike with subdivisions, where council members must consider findings of fact, annexation requests can simply be voted down. And voting yes is not fun when a room full of people will be unhappy. (Missoulian, MT)

    Couch's credentials revoked  Dec 4, 2007
    Garrett said the board came to its decision based on findings of fact and conclusions of law. Kay Harley, general counsel who represented the Department of Education, said the findings of fact related to allegations in the complaint. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)

    Sex predator may move to Delta  Dec 1, 2007
    Based on the results of such assessment, the court or parole board shall make specific findings of fact and enter an order concerning whether the defendant is a sexually violent predator. Copyright. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Franzen, county may meet soon  Nov 27, 2007
    It based that determination on the findings of fact and conclusions of law it had collected concerning the Lyle Township feedlot. Facts and conclusions submitted by Franzen, including the county permits the feedlot officer issued himself. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)

    Property safe  Nov 27, 2007
    Brown also directed staff to include findings of fact within the resolution and a time limit for reasonable repairs. Once youve passed that resolution, you better be prepared to take action, Brown said. (Wellington Daily News, KS)

    AWB to appeal against US court decision  Nov 20, 2007
    The court had issued oral findings of fact and conclusions of law directing the entry of judgement against AWB (USA) Ltd for $US35 million. "AWB remains confident it has a very strong position and will vigorously appeal this ruling," AWB said in a statement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Appeal on Tree Rejected  Nov 16, 2007
    She said the Historic District Commission failed in its obligation for findings of fact. She said that a proper hearing would have allowed her side to bring in its own arborist and architect. (The Pilot Newspaper)

    Supreme Court Argument Report: An Arbitration 'Case of the Century'?  Nov 8, 2007
    In an environmental cleanup dispute between Mattel Inc. and its Oregon landlord, Hall Street Associates LLC, an arbitration agreement between the parties provided that the arbitrator's findings of fact and conclusions of law could be reviewed by the district court at the request of either party, and that the court could vacate, modify or correct an award if the findings of fact were not supported by substantial evidence or the conclusions of law were erroneous. Carter G. Phillips, counsel for... (Law.com)

    • DeLuca Won't Turn Over FBI Recordings  Oct 31, 2007
    The panel created by the full Senate will try Thursday to adopt findings of fact about DeLuca's actions and discuss appropriate standards for judging his conduct, drawing on precedents from other legislatures, Looney and Roraback said. The Connecticut Senate never has undertaken such a disciplinary review. (FOX61, CT)

    Group Appeals Wind Farm Ruling  Oct 30, 2007
    Ridge Protectors said they are appealing the ruling, because the decision by regulators was based on misapplications of Vermont laws, procedural errors, and several conclusions were based on findings of fact not in the hearing record. The group fears the project will harm tourism and state's rural character. (WCAX.com, VT)

    Legal mattersThe foreign corruption cases that could haunt Benazir Bhutto  Oct 29, 2007
    Whilst stressing he was not making any "findings of fact", Justice Collins said there was a "reasonable prospect" of the government of Pakistan establishing, in possible future court proceedings, that Ms Bhutto and/or her husband bought and refurbished Rockwood with "the fruits of corruption". Asked by the BBC about Rockwood, Ms Bhutto's officials denied any allegations of corruption, but gave no detailed response, although her husband's lawyers told Justice Collins that Pakistan's case was... (BBC News -- South Asia)

    Editorial off base on stream access issue  Oct 28, 2007
    Also, contrary to the IR opinion, the District Court entered specific findings of fact from a large body of scientific evidence which demonstrated the Mitchell does NOT flow in a natural channel. The path of the Mitchell as it exists is only as a result of the efforts of irrigators and water users who long ago connected ancient, abandoned features on the landscape with excavations, berms, lifts, and drop structures, not unlike many ditches which exist throughout Montana. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    There's Hope For Budget Passage By End of Week  Oct 26, 2007
    " She also stated that, if the Town of Byron adopted the moratorium it would be illegal and would be subject to legal challenge.In the end, the town board decided to table the moratorium proposal and give themselves more time to learn about the issues involved.One of the points Fischer made was that the town board did not need to adopt a moratorium - because the Town of Byron already has the authority under the existing siting law to adopt standards based on "reasonable and scientifically... (Agri-View, WI)

    MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MISSOURI VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT DISCIPLINE HEARING - WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26, 2007  Oct 25, 2007
    Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Allmon, Dooley, Skelton, Wilson Zaiser Nays: None President Dooley explained that the parents would receive a letter indicating findings of fact and resultant action within five days to summarize the Board's decision. ADJOURNMENT Director Wilson motioned to adjourn the meeting. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)

    • Masks And A 'Line Of Fire'  Oct 24, 2007
    "We will continue to ask the judge to release his full ruling so that we can know what findings of fact he made and what his rationale for the redactions was.". One of the details believed to have been blacked out was a statement from Mary Lyons, the manager of a local bank from which Jennifer Hawke-Petit allegedly was forced to withdraw $15,000 shortly before she was killed. (FOX61, CT)

    No action on sliding hill; deadline near  Oct 7, 2007
    According to a Findings of Fact and Order from the city, if repairs or demolition is not completed in that time, or within any extension of time, the city will take the matter into its own hands. Advertisement. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    W.R. Grace challenging restoration of charges  Oct 7, 2007
    The extension was granted, giving Grace until Nov. 5 to submit documents arguing that the three-judge panel erred in its findings of fact. Grace will request either a rehearing before the same three-judge panel, or before the whole court, or both. (Missoulian, MT)

      - Council OKs permit for Ship Harbor condos  Oct 3, 2007
    The council approved findings of fact on Robert Morands proposed four-home short plat off Anaco Beach Road, which includes a requirement that the bluff be monitored for three years after stabilization measures are completed to ensure its stability before building permits are issued for new homes, and forbids an interior road on the site. Anacortes High Schools downtown Homecoming parade was approved for 3 p.m. Oct. 12. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)

    High Court Rejects Industry Appeal in Historic Tobacco Case  Oct 2, 2007
    The top court denied certiorari to a petition by the nation's five biggest tobacco companies that sought to throw out the findings of fact that arose from a class action lawsuit filed May 5, 1994, in Miami-Dade Circuit Court. The suit -- Engle v. R.J. Reynolds et al. sought billions of dollars in damages from the tobacco companies on behalf of an estimated 700,000 sick smokers in Florida who claimed they had become addicted to cigarettes. (Law.com)

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    Marianne L. Garvens wrote on Sep 26, 2007 8:48 PM:" In fairness to Jendruczek, it was Skurla that made all the promises with Gitz and Blum backing him up, when Gitz lost the election the tide started shifting the sand, but the City failed in their due diligence too! On November 21, 2006 I had to point out to the Council that the Intergovernmental Agreement that was on file at the City and County was not the one they passed, the one on file had the County being able to finance the public... (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    Foe Lodges Appeal to Save Tree  Sep 26, 2007
    She argues that the Historic District Commission failed to gather significant findings of fact prior to approving a certificate of appropriateness (COA) of the architectural plans for the restaurant. Under the developer's plan, a large Deodara cedar tree on the site would be removed. (The Pilot Newspaper)

    Beach effort going ahead  Sep 23, 2007
    Craig Thomas, the Board of Pardons and Parole's executive director, declined to comment on McCloskey's critique of the decision, and said the board's conclusions and findings of fact speak for themselves. e have no comment on their response or their letter to Gov. Schweitzer. (Missoulian, MT)

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