Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus to Hold News Conference Friday, Sept. 5, in Oslo, to Discuss Charges Against Telenor Sep 5, 2008
The recent activities in Bangladesh leave me with little alternative other than to investigate the possibility of taking legal action to protect the interests of the millions of poor people in Bangladesh who stand behind Grameen and who will be the ultimate beneficiaries if the phone company comes under Bangladeshi ownership and management to become a company with social objectives ... I remain hopeful, however, that such legal action will prove unnecessary because the owners of Telenor will... (PR Newswire)
Arrington wishes 'plague' upon Sports Café Sep 5, 2008
Arrington said he will not pursue purchasing the bar but will seek legal action against and compensation from Anderson. "As an alum and someone who has given blood and sweat to build this community, to come back and have to endure something like this ... I don't even know the words right now," he said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Video tribute to mansion daughter Sep 5, 2008
It also faced legal action from one of its suppliers for thousands of pounds. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Mr. Know-it-all: There's no bucking Framingham's Buckminster Sep 5, 2008
"When legal action was taken against Buckminster, he apparently had the boundary markers moved, including an old chestnut tree that he ordered cut down and burned, stump and all," writes Herring. Buckminster would become a regular in court, spending large sums of money in legal fights, which he inevitably lost. (Framingham TAB, MA)
County backtracks on chief deputy Sep 5, 2008
Sage hinted that there may be legal action taken in order to resolve the issue. It was unclear if the Sheriff's department or Thompson would be initiating the legal action, if at all. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
DPMs officer wants to clear name over imams claims Sep 5, 2008
My lawyers are monitoring (the situation) to take legal action and I reserve my right (to take action) against Ramlang Porigi and the two newspapers, he said in a statement here yesterday. Bernama. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
McCain calls Palin affair story 'vicious lie' Sep 5, 2008
The campaign is considering legal action, the senior adviser added. The National Enquirer wrote in its edition dated Sept. 15 that Palin had an affair with a business associate of her husband, Todd Palin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sask. reserve mulls legal action after man shot dead by RCMP Sep 5, 2008
reserve mulls legal action after man shot dead by RCMP ... reserve mulls legal action after man shot dead by RCMP ... When it's over, they'll decide whether "any further action, including legal action or a public inquest, is required in this matter, and in defence of the life and safety of members of the Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN)," the reserve's chief and council announced Thursday in a news release. (Canada.com)
I'm in good health, says IGP Sep 5, 2008
Musa, 57, said his family was contemplating taking legal action against those who spread such rumours, including the Opposition-owned newspaper Suara Keadilan, that carried an article quoting sources as saying the IGP was paralysed. The paper also claimed Musa's speech was slurred, his left hand paralysed and that he was not expected to make full recovery. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Nelson says Neal needs more counselling Sep 5, 2008
Dr Nelson says Ms Neal confronted him on a domestic flight last week and allegedly threatened him with legal action. Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop says she had to step in because Ms Neal's behaviour was menacing. (ABC Online)
Boone City Council moves forward on sewer improvements Sep 5, 2008
The city could pursue legal action against S.J. Lewis but is unlikely to do so. A resolution to release the company from its contract is expected to be proposed at the next city council meeting on Sept. 15. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Neal denies flying off handle at Nelson Sep 5, 2008
She had sent him a letter demanding he retract his comments or face legal action. The confrontations over the past week involved Ms Neal demanding to know why he had not responded to her letter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Govt rejects coal port, rail line in Qld Sep 5, 2008
A coal company is taking legal action over Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett's rejection of a $5. 3 billion coal project in central Queensland wetlands. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Burglar gets 27 years, but faces more trials Sep 5, 2008
A Modesto burglar who targeted affluent homes in the college neighborhood and Dutchollow was sentenced to 27 years, four months in prison last week in Stanislaus County Superior Court, but the legal action for Paul Michael Ruiz is far from over. Ruiz, 34, was sentenced a year after jurors returned guilty verdicts on 10 of 12 felonies in a string of residential robberies. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Organization drops lawsuit Sep 5, 2008
Town Supervisor Ryan Courtien responded to the press release in saying that the CRGD could have approached the board and discussed their concern before taking legal action against the town. "The lawsuit has cost the town at least $15,000 of taxpayers' money - it could be up to $20,000 because we still have to wait for our final bill," Courtien said. (Henrietta Post, NY)
Newcastle begin hunt for new boss Sep 5, 2008
Page last updated at 07:08 GMT, Friday, 5 September 2008 08:08 UK. Moyes (left) and Deschamps are among the names in the frame. (BBC Sport)
Work safety law to be revised Sep 5, 2008
"As soon as we find equipment that fails to meet safety standards, we will take legal action," Gusti said ... No compromise has been reached between construction companies, building owners and victims' families to avoid legal action in the current accident cases, he added ... "The ministry's officers will investigate the violation of manpower laws, while the police will proceed with legal action," Gusti said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Amy's deadly drink demand Sep 5, 2008
The troubled 24-year-old soul singer, who is currently facing legal action after pulling out of a Paris gig shortly before she was due to appear onstage last Friday, has ordered two crates of the potent spirit for her and her entourage for the three-day event on the Isle of Wight. A Bestival source told The Sun: "It's common for artists to make requests for food and beverages before they arrive. "But organisers have heard Miss Winehouse has ordered in an extremely large amount of Jack Daniel's,... (iAfrica.com)
AOL Peeved by Adware Outbreak Sep 5, 2008
Those who spent much of yesterday frantically trying not to use the so-called "revolutionary new way for Instant Messenger users to instantaneously share entertaining content" will be happy to know America Online is considering taking legal action against the distributors of the program ... But AOL spokesman Andrew Weinstein says the company is considering taking legal action against BuddyLinks' distributor. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
Bank of America to settle with regulators Sep 5, 2008
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin has threatened legal action against Bank of America, saying his office had been unable to settle with the Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank. A 12-state task force is also examining auction-rate practices in the industry. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
The rating kings take a battering Sep 5, 2008
And, some believe, it may lead to unprecedented legal action in Australia ... As Wingecarribee prepares its case against Lehman, talk is building of possible legal action in Australia against the credit rating agencies ... NAB has not ruled out legal action. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Festival Dj's Not In A Spin Sep 4, 2008
The star cited illness as the reason and may face legal action from the festival's bosses, who had to deal with disgruntled fans. Now Bestival organisers admit they have already arranged another headliner to step in if Amy fails to show. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Palin Blasts `Washington Elite,' Skewers Obama, Praises McCain in Speech Sep 4, 2008
The McCain campaign yesterday said it was considering legal action against the National Enquirer for publishing allegations that Palin had an extramarital affair. To contact the reporters on this story: in St. Paul, Minnesota at in St. Paul at. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Michael Jackson sued by ex-wife Sep 4, 2008
Michael Jackson's ex-wife has taken legal action against the pop star, claiming he failed to pay what he promised after their divorce ... But in her new legal action, she claims he stopped making the promised payments in October 2003. (Yahoo News -- Michael Jackson)
Is Palin victim of media conspiracy? Sep 4, 2008
ST. PAUL, MINN.) John McCains campaign threatened legal action against the National Enquirer today for running a story about McCains running mate, Sarah Palin, allegedly having an affair with her husbands business partner. The smearing of the Palin family must end. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
High court challenge to stop toxic French ship arriving in Britain Sep 4, 2008
But Jean Kennedy, of the Friends of Hartlepool group, is taking legal action against the HSE to prevent the ageing aircraft carrier being brought to British shores. "The HSE have made a special exception to allow this toxic ghost ship and its deadly cargo into our local community," she said. (Telegraph.co.uk)
County temporarily suspends building permits around Luke Air Force Base and its auxiliary fields Sep 4, 2008
Now that the Attorney General has taken legal action, it's our hope that this issue can be decided once and for all by the court in a manner that protects the base, the affected property owners and the taxpayers of Maricopa County, said Supervisor Max Wilson, whose jurisdictional District 4 encompasses the base. This temporary suspension ensures that the status quo is maintained while the litigation is in process. (Glendale Star, AZ)
CARLSBAD: Commissioners delay decision on luxury auto mall Sep 4, 2008
The move came after a series of people who live west of the proposed project threatened the city with legal action and declared that Carlsbad loved making money more than protecting the quality of life of its residents. "I am not going to mince my words with you guys," said Ken Vallone, who lives in the La Costa Downs development west of the railroad tracks. (North County Times)
Neal accused of being nasty to Nelson Sep 4, 2008
Ms Neal allegedly asked Dr Nelson whether he had received a letter from her solicitors threatening legal action. Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop was sitting next to Dr Nelson on the flight and has told colleagues Ms Neal attempted to physically intimidate the small-statured Opposition Leader. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Princes' appeal over Diana film ignored Sep 4, 2008
I hope that somebody will take legal action against this abominable Channel 4, because they must face justice f or their felony and horrendous behaviour. This does not have anything to do with freedom of expression or free press; it is so morbid that I must stop writing right now, once more my sincere sympathies to both Princes. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
Pottawattamie Co. Won't Pursue Legal Action Against Casino Sep 4, 2008
-- The Pottawattamie County Board voted unanimously Wednesday morning not to pursue legal action in the proposed Indian casino in Carter Lake, Iowa. Pottawattamie County Attorney Matt Wilbur said the county's concerns will be addressed in a state lawsuit. (7 KETV Omaha)
Greens threaten legal action over TV debates Sep 4, 2008
The party says it will only resort to legal action if other efforts to gain access to the televised debates controlled by a consortium of TV networks fail. Former party leader Jim Harris says the party is giving the consortium of five broadcasters the chance to allow Ms. May to participate in the debates. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Neal 'menacing' towards Nelson on plane Sep 4, 2008
"I was just concerned that she was making as scene in front of the other passengers and I didn't think it appropriate that Members of Parliament should be publicly threatening other members of Parliament with legal action," she said. Ms Bishop also said Dr Nelson has told her there was a second confrontation between him and Ms Neal this week in which Ms Neal again demanded an answer to her letter. (ABC Online)
Genetically Engineered Rice Wins USDA Approval Sep 4, 2008
"The deregulation doesn't preclude any legal action against the company for violation of APHIS regulations," said Rachel Iadicicco, a USDA spokeswoman. "Violators of APHIS regulations can face criminal penalties, civil penalties and remediation costs.". (Yahoo News -- Genetically Modified Food)
Public Safety log from the week of Sept. 1, 2008 Sep 4, 2008
The employee will talk to her supervisors about whether to take legal action. At 9:39 p.m. firefighters put out a fire in a Massachusetts Avenue trash barrel. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Aid for subprime mortgage holders Sep 4, 2008
A state law that went into effect Sept. 1 mandates that lenders must notify borrowers with covered loans at least 90 days in advance that legal action will be initiated ... The center will represent borrowers in cases that cannot be resolved through counseling and in mandatory court settlement conferences, which by the above law must be scheduled within 60 days of the date legal action is filed with the county clerk. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Moody's to move municipal ratings to public scale Sep 3, 2008
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said that legal action will go forward. "My office will continue to aggressively pursue our legal action against all three bond rating agencies because Connecticut municipalities have spent millions of dollars over the years to pay for unnecessary and unconscionable high interest rates as a result of skewed rating scales," he said. (BusinessWeek)
Husband 'caused arson deaths' Sep 3, 2008
" The bodies were found in different parts of the house Mr Foster amassed his fortune developing insulation technology for oil rigs. But court documents show his company, Ulva Ltd, had gone into liquidation and owed about 800,000 in tax. It also faced legal action from one of its suppliers for thousands of pounds. Mr Groves said he had taken the decision to reveal details of the police inquiry in an attempt to end speculation which has surrounded the case, and to give early answers to the local... (BBC News -- UK)
Gaddafi son assault case dropped Sep 3, 2008
Two servants who accused a son of the Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, of assaulting them in a Swiss hotel have reportedly dropped their legal action. A lawyer for the pair - a Moroccan and a Tunisian - said they were "properly compensated" but no details were given. (BBC News -- Europe)
What Do You Think? Sep 3, 2008
Me wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:35 PM:" Kudos to you for doing the right thing! You have taught your son a very valuable lesson that what is right is rarely easy. If the case against the employee procedes, you can always seek legal action against the store. They were informed of what was going on, and did nothing to protect its employees. I hope it works out for you. ". unbelieveable wrote on Sep 2, 2008 8:37 AM:" I know what store you are talking about. I have been a customer of this store for many... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Decision Reversed: City Council approves county’s jail property rezoning request Sep 3, 2008
She also asked that council members not let a decision made earlier in the day by the Washington County Board of Commissioners to pursue legal action to overturn the council s previous denial of the zoning request in district court sway the council s decision. I would like to advise the council that my clients have informed me they re ready to pursue any and all legal remedies available to them, Auer said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Ghana FA sues author over fixing claims Sep 3, 2008
"We have decided to institute legal action against Declan Hill, the publisher of his book, 'Sichere Siege' and publishers of the German Magazine, 'Der Spiegel' for publishing defamatory statements about the Ghana Football Association and its players," a GFA statement said. "We have decided to seek the advice of our lawyers on any further cause of action that may be available against Declan Hill, and publishers of the defamatory statements. "We have lodged an official complaint with the Ghana... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
FIFA dismisses match fixing concerns Sep 3, 2008
The Ghana Football Association have hinted they are considering legal action while their counterparts from Ecuador and Italy who were also mentioned in Hill's allegation are also considering a similar action. Abukari Damba, the former Ghana international who was mentioned in the allegation, has already served the Canadian publishers of the book of his intention to sue the author. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Barrier falls, gates removed Sep 3, 2008
Possible legal action against the United States federal government is afoot by merchants and property owners in Ambos Nogales that were affected by the July 12 flood. The flooding was allegedly caused or aggravated by storm gates and a concrete barrier in the Nogales Wash tunnel. (Nogales International, AZ)
Mum-in-law: 'Winehouse needs a break' Sep 2, 2008
She has since been with legal action by organisers. "Amy has serious health and drug dependency problems but she is pushed into work," Civil told the Daily Star. (Digital Spy)
State AG issues warning for infant bassinet Sep 2, 2008
However, in cases where a retailer is selling an item that they know is unsafe, the Attorney Generals office has the authority and responsibility to take legal action in order to protect the public including requesting an injunction against further sales of the item, civil penalties and other appropriate relief. . (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
When public and private collide Sep 2, 2008
Some of them will probably sue him, since although the US has no real privacy law "publication of non-newsworthy, private facts about an individual that would be highly offensive to a reasonable person" is grounds for legal action ... He has acted in a despicable manner, and deserves whatever legal action is coming his way. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Ryanair sees drop in ticket touts as EU ends probe Sep 2, 2008
The airline said in August that Irish screen scraper BravoFly Ltd had agreed to stop using Ryanair's website after the airline took legal action. Ryanair said it had also provided the European Commission with evidence of four websites, Bravofly. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Third body removed from mansion Sep 2, 2008
Court documents show that his company, Ulva Ltd, which had gone into liquidation, faced legal action from one of its suppliers for thousands of pounds and also owed about 800,000 in tax. Kirstie wrote on her page on the social networking site Bebo that her horses were her "life" and posted dozens of pictures of her with the animals. (BBC News)
Hari Puttar makers defend the movie Sep 2, 2008
Warner Bros is taking legal action against producers of Mumbai based Mirchi Movies, who are set to release a film entitled Hari Puttar - A Comedy of Terrors, which follows the life of a 10-year-old Indian boy who moves to Britain, on 12 September (08). The studio believes the name is too similar to that of the young wizard and are willing to fight through the courts to ensure the film doesn't hit cinemas worldwide. (Oneindia)
Insurance Dept. did its job well Sep 2, 2008
If both sides hadn't worked diligently to get through those complicated issues, the claims could have easily ended up in lengthy and expensive legal action. Instead, both sides came together and reached a positive resolution. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Local Chinese leaders say sorry not enough Sep 2, 2008
The Umno leadership must take disciplinary action against him," Lau said, adding that police and legal action should also be taken. Tanjung DAP division youth secretary Ng Wei Aik, who is also Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng's political secretary, felt that Ahmad should not be let off the hook. "If the Deputy Prime Minister can apologise, why can't Ahmad. He should not have others apologising for him. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Minimum price on fags soon Sep 2, 2008
Legal action has been taken against the offender and further operations are being carried out nationwide to crack down on the sale of such products, he said. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
AOL Peeved by Adware Outbreak Sep 2, 2008
Those who spent much of yesterday frantically trying not to use the so-called "revolutionary new way for Instant Messenger users to instantaneously share entertaining content" will be happy to know America Online is considering taking legal action against the distributors of the program ... But AOL spokesman Andrew Weinstein says the company is considering taking legal action against BuddyLinks' distributor. (Yahoo News -- AOL & Time Warner)
AOL puts heat on alleged Sunshine State spammers Sep 2, 2008
Internet service providers America Online and EarthLink have each taken legal action against alleged spammers in the southern United States ... AOL has already taken legal action against the two individuals in a suit currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. (Yahoo News -- AOL & Time Warner)
Counterfeit Drug Strategy Proposed Sep 2, 2008
The FDA has threatened to take legal action against city or state governments that implement drug-importation programs, and it has joined with pharmacists associations in Illinois and California in public-information campaigns designed to discourage consumers from buying medications from Canada. McClellan said Wednesday that the anticounterfeiting measures proposed in his agency s report were designed only for the U.S. legal drug supply. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry)
Author backs off from claim that World Cup match was fixed Sep 2, 2008
"These accusations are without foundation. I have always been an honourable man. I am just the loser in a dirty game. I have never even been in Bangkok," Damba said, adding that he was going to institute legal action against Hill. Football's controlling body FIFA on Monday said they did not want to comment press reports, but the organization had earlier instituted an early warning system to be made aware of games with unusually high bets. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ugly turn to Scotland Yard race row Sep 2, 2008
The police are routinely accused of racism and were held institutionally racist by an official inquiry in 1998, but this is the first time that an officer of Mr. Ghaffur s seniority has decided to take legal action. The case, which has split the police along racial lines, is likely to put further pressure on Sir Ian, who is already struggling to save his career after a series of damaging incidents under his watch. (Hindu)
A modest income splurged Sep 2, 2008
It is handy timing, given Chameleon is heading into mediation talks in its legal dispute with Murchison Metals after Chameleon launched legal action over rights to the Jack Hills iron ore project. It is unclear if Elias's purchase is a forerunner to a backdoor takeover. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Hayao Miyazaki, Helen Mirren, Emmanuelle Béart Sep 2, 2008
Blaming illness, Amy Winehouse abruptly canceled a concert at a music festival outside Paris and was subsequently threatened with legal action by the festival's producers, BBC News reported. Winehouse, 24, was scheduled to play at the Rock en Seine show on Friday night, but her spokesman in Britain said she was "taken ill at her house and wasn't able to travel" for the concert. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
OPINION: A threat abroad to 1st amendment Sep 2, 2008
Some publishers have not just turned down "risky" books but pulled volumes from shelves and destroyed them following threats of legal action. In response to these threats to America's freedom of expression, Congressmen Peter King (R-N.Y.) and Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) have introduced the Free Speech Protection Act of 2008. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Met chief accused on race report Sep 1, 2008
Mr Ghaffur is taking legal action against Sir Ian and a junior colleague, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Richard Bryan. He is alleging that he was effectively sidelined by Sir Ian. (BBC News -- UK)
Search for arson mansion daughter Sep 1, 2008
Page last updated at 06:35 GMT, Monday, 1 September 2008 07:35 UK. Kirstie Foster was chatting to friends online hours before the blaze. (BBC News -- UK)
Kenya:Ministers Deny Fuelling Post-Polls Violence Sep 1, 2008
Agriculture minister William Ruto described the report as shameless lies, falsehoods, unbelievable, reckless, and one that is open to legal action ... "The violence in Mombasa... was mass action and only one person was killed because he was mentally challenged and went the wrong way where he encountered police. They can try to victimise and intimidate us but we will take legal action," he said. (allAfrica.com)
Fairfax staff return but battle looms Sep 1, 2008
Journalists at newspapers including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review ended their strike over wages and job cuts after the Fairfax Media group yesterday abandoned threats to take legal action and lock them out. Fairfax management backed down after a breakthrough in negotiations with the union over wages late yesterday, though tensions remain over company plans to shed 550 jobs, including 165 editorial positions. (The Australian)
