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    Trial of former legislator waiting on appeal  Nov 17, 2008
    On Sept. 8, the judges rejected all those explanations: "... So far, it appears there is 'no there there.' So there is no misunderstanding about it, this order to show cause is the final opportunity for the government to make a proper record under (the law).". On Sept. 22, prosecutors filed court papers with two new explanations. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Dems leave no financial trail  Nov 15, 2008
    The judgment came after the committee was sent a letter of notice and given an order to show cause for not filing, according to the state Board of Elections. But committee leaders say the county party is simply behind schedule and plans on filing the reports. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    McGrath wins seat by 40,000 votes  Nov 6, 2008
    I enjoyed it immensely, especially when I was on the trial bench, helping people navigate the system, and even at the Appellate Division, lawyers and litigants would come in on an order to show cause to stay a ruling pending appeal and it gave me an opportunity to ask if I could help the parties resolve the matter. I have no regrets. (Albany Times Union)

    Attorney says sheriff could be in contempt  Nov 6, 2008
    A judge must sign Shaffer s motion for an order to show cause. If it is signed, a citation would issue and be served on the sheriff. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Discovery Disaster Threatens to Derail Case Against Former McAfee GC  Sep 18, 2008
    Patel could issue an order to show cause for civil sanctions -- or contempt, Zeldin said. "It just depends on what the explanation is, and how satisfactory or unsatisfactory it is," Zeldin said. (Law.com)

    Hamlet police seize 15 grams of marijuana  Sep 13, 2008
    Saundra Denise Bright, 37, SixthStreet, Hamlet, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant for failing to appear in court on charges of fraud and an order to show cause. Bond was set at 100. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)

    Federal Judge Rules Government Can Scour All of Lawyer's Seized Computer Records  Sep 3, 2008
    On June 30, he filed his complaint and order to show cause with a request for preliminary restraints, alleging that the seizure was overbroad and violated the Fourth and Fifth amendments. He asked the court to bar prosecutors from reading the documents and to order return of the files and drives and disclosure of the names or labels of everything inspected by prosecutors. (Law.com)

    City pair tried lining up ducks with petitions for recall effort  Jul 23, 2008
    That was also the day Cathleen Garino, wife of the councilman, called her attorney Robert "Kip" Martin who represented her in the first case she filed against CBNG. On July 11, Martin filed a petition for a temporary restraining order and order to show cause. Convicted felon. (Nogales International, AZ)

    People who duck jury stint get costly lesson in civic duty  Jul 19, 2008
    Outside court, Perez said that she thought the judge had been fair, although she was kind of shocked to get the order to show cause. Perez said she will definitely be more careful about responding to a jury summons in the future. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    Attorney Argues His 'Witch' Comments About Judge Are Protected Speech  Jul 16, 2008
    In its order to show cause, the justices directed both parties to address "whether any of the respondent's comments should be considered protected speech under the First Amendment." ... Jarvis said the high court's order to show cause indicates that the justices want to take a closer look at this issue instead of rubberstamping the Bar's findings ... Both Conway and the ACLU noted a 2001 disciplinary case cited in the Supreme Court's order to show cause. (Law.com)

    Animal lovers authorized to probe shelter Judge says Liberty Humane can investigate SPCA  Jun 28, 2008
    Hudson Animal Advocates is a relatively new group that had worked with Jersey City's Division of Health to obtain an emergency Order to Show Cause in April from the Hudson County Superior Court to close the SPCA. At a previous hearing on May 20, Olivieri ruled that the shelter had to stay closed until last Thursday June 26. At that May 20 hearing, Olivieri also gave Carbajales various conditions he had to remedy in order to re-open the shelter, including revealing who was on its mysterious board... (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)

    County must release records  Jun 4, 2008
    Seventh District Judge Darren Simpson noted in a May 1 order that Andrew had not responded to an order to show cause why the records should not be turned over. Simpson ruled that the state had failed to provide any reason why the records were not public under the Idaho Open Records Act. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Ethics Commission dismisses case against Bonavita  May 17, 2008
    The Commission s Decision and Order was based on the Enforcement Division s failure to file its Order to Show Cause within the three year statute of limitations period set forth in the Commission s regulations ... It says, An order to show cause must be issued within three years after a disinterested person learned of the violation ... On January 31, , the Commission s Enforcement Division filed an Order to Show Cause alleging that Bonavita repeatedly violated the state s conflict of interest... (Yarmouth Register, MA)

    Feds raid S.D. pharmacies  Mar 7, 2008
    The pharmacy owners were issued an order to show cause, which means they will need to explain to federal officials why they should be allowed to keep their DEA license at an administrative hearing. Nothing was seized from the pharmacy, Zeidler said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Teen seeks to extend restraining order against parents  Jan 10, 2008
    While Foxman said there was probable cause for an order to show cause on the contempt charge, he declined going so far as excluding her from testifying. -- Staff Writer Mark I. Johnson contributed to this report. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Judge Claiming Racial Bias Is Rebuffed in Bid to Block Misconduct Case  Dec 6, 2007
    Hart's 11th-hour attempt to block the disciplinary proceedings came in the form of an order to show cause, filed in the District Court Wednesday morning and heard by Garaufis Wednesday afternoon ... However, the judge attached the complaint to his order to show cause, which is a public document. (Law.com)

    Judge Orders Hudson Valley City To Allow Menorah  Dec 4, 2007
    But Rabbi Yacov Borenstein of Chabad Mid-Hudson Valley filed an order to show cause in state Supreme Court, asking Judge James Pagones to order the city to erect the menorah at its usual spot. Pagones ruled in his favor Tuesday afternoon. (WNBC.com, NY)

    Federal Court Orders Stuntman/Director BJ Davis to Show Cause Why He Should Not Be Held in Contempt of Court  Nov 28, 2007
    Davis continual violation of that order is what led to the Order to Show Cause. Forget About It is complete and scheduled for release early next year. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Fabio calls Clooney low-class scumbag  Nov 16, 2007
    And, well, you dont casually file an order to show cause to modify the custodial orders in a judgment. Frankly, the court put in a very unusual, Draconian safeguard of having a monitor present. (MSNBC -- News)

    'We are hopeful this epic legal battle soon will be resolved'  Nov 10, 2007
    But the judge's ruling noted a previous Order to Show Cause "took care to point out the fact that a large cross is located mountain is not an Establishment Clause violation, nor was the government ownership or non-ownership of land on Mt. Soledad, nor were mere efforts by officials or voters who wished the cross to remain where it was.". "Clearly, Trunk would prefer above all else that the California constitutional violations were brought to an end by removal of the cross, However, his wishes ... (WorldNetDaily)

    Judge-Police Conflict Settled  Nov 2, 2007
    White issued an order to show cause requiring Bright to appear and explain why he was not in contempt of court ... He added that the order stated the reason for the transport as an order to show cause, not a trial. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)

    EPA files suit on water providerFirm that served Hacienda Acres accused of poor monitoring  Nov 2, 2007
    On Aug. 22, the commission issued an order to show cause and to appoint an interim manager. Infants younger than 6 months who drink water containing nitrates in excess of federal standards can become seriously ill and if untreated may die, said the EPA. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)

    Read more...  Oct 31, 2007
    Cortes said the Oct. 9 settlement ended a two-year case that laid out a 1,289-count order to show cause against four nonprofits and their officers. National Child Safety Council, a Michigan nonprofit corporation. (PNN Online)

    Dems dicker over rules  Sep 26, 2007
    When Mr. Lemka expressed interest in securing the Democratic nomination at a caucus scheduled for last night, September 24, attorney Timothy Nugent, acting as Democratic chairman for the town, attempted to block the caucus by filing an Order To Show Cause, saying the meeting was called illegally. The caucus was on for last night, after press time; if it gave Mr. Lemka the nod, insiders say, Mr. Nugent can be expected to mount another challenge. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)

    Kevin Federline  Sep 21, 2007
    Displaying 1 - 10 of 88. Troubled pop star Britney Spears reportedly is set to fire the new lawyer in her custody battle -- after just one day in the job. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Qualcomm Firms Seek to Pierce Privilege  Sep 19, 2007
    "The Heller attorneys believe that they have very compelling exonerating evidence about their role or non-role in the events giving rise to the order to show cause," their motion stated. "Given the rulings in the proceedings to date and the accompanying publicity, the Heller attorneys seek public vindication, which can only come after a full and complete response to this court's order to show cause." ... "Particularly because the order to show cause expressly mentions referral to the California... (Law.com)

    Alleged victim: I thought it was the police  Sep 19, 2007
    In court in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Goldman will also ask for an order to show cause for contempt because Simpson was ordered to turn over money he was paid for a video game deal and never did. The family also wants rights to profits from any other sale of Simpson memorabilia in order to satisfy a $33. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)

    Church's path to penance is chided  Sep 11, 2007
    Granted, the order to show cause on why the case should not be dismissed was a setback. In fact, federal Judge Louise DeCarl Adler was on the verge last week of kicking the diocese's case out of bankruptcy court. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Kitty for Catwoman?  Sep 5, 2007
    LOS ANGELES Word is out that Catwoman" star Halle Berry finally may be having a kitty of her own. TMZ is reporting that the big-wigs behind the film Tulia (also starring Billy Bob Thornton) have pulled the plug on the production as their leading lady is already one-third of the way through her pregnancy. The film was due to start shooting next month, and Berry was poised to play an attorney assisting a group of black men wrongfully accused of operating a drug ring. However, the perhaps... (Fox News)

    Water system's former operator sought after disruptions  Sep 2, 2007
    We took control of the water system from Lee and obtained the order to show cause about a week ago," she said."During that hearing Lee threatened to harm the system," Mayes said. The water system under Lee's ownership was in a state of disrepair and there were water outages, which the five-member Corporation Commission found unacceptable."We want to see justice ... "Snider said Global Water engineers were designing a temporary booster station to deliver water from the existing water tank."Their... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)

    ACC takes action to end Valle Verde water woes  Aug 29, 2007
    She said that Barraza's personal appearance before the commission as well as his reading of a letter to the ACC signed by 131 customers "was very powerful and compelling" and helped influence her colleagues Chairman Mike Gleason, and Commissioners William Mundell, Jeff Hatch-Miller and Gary Pierce to vote in favor of the so-called order to show cause and the appointment of the interim manager ... A hearing on the order to show cause has not been scheduled. (Nogales International, AZ)

    K-Fed Seeks Primary Physical Custody  Aug 10, 2007
    (CBS) A source tells The ShowBuzz that Kevin Federline has filed an order to show cause for primary physical custody of their two children. The order was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court around 4 p.m. Wednesday, the source said. (CBS News -- US)

    Judge ready to jail 'farmer'  Aug 8, 2007
    Attorney Carl Whitbeck, who represents the Town of Copake in its ongoing legal action against Mr. Cascino, told The Independent following the Town Board's August 4 meeting, that Acting State Supreme Court Judge Jonathan Nichols signed the Order to Show Cause August 3 ... Since then sworn affidavits have been filed with the court alleging that prohibited activity went on despite the judge's TRO. In the new Order to Show Cause, the court wants to know why it should not: +Order the defendants to... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)

    ACC could appoint an interim operator for Valle Verde Water  Aug 8, 2007
    The ACC issued the water company an Order to Show Cause, a rare and last-ditch effort used to bring private utilities into compliance with laws and state regulations ... The Order to Show Cause "is a process we use when there is a belief that companies have dramatically failed to serve customers," Mayes said, adding that company representatives will have an opportunity at the hearing to respond to the allegations in the order. (Nogales International, AZ)

    College of The Redwoods on probation  Jul 6, 2007
    If the college is not able to meet the recommendations, then the commission would issue an "Order to Show Cause.". According to the commission's Policy on Commission Actions on Institutions, the college would be required "to show cause why it's accreditation should not be withdrawn.". (Daily Triplicate)

    Finding blame for the Nassau assessment problem  Jun 27, 2007
    If they are not suspended, Levinson said, he will file an order to show cause in State Supreme Court asking for the officers' removal. Levinson said the 11 hearing officers lack an understanding of how assessments work, and that the 47 percent success rate by challengers is too high. (Newsday)

    Judge orders Hilton back to court  Jun 8, 2007
    "The city attorney filed a petition for an order to show cause why the sheriff should not be held in contempt for releasing Ms Hilton, and demanded that she be held in custody,'' Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini said late this afternoon. "My understanding is she will be brought in in a sheriff's vehicle from her home,'' Parachini said, adding that although Hilton was at home, she was technically in custody because she was under house arrest. He said Hilton must report to court at 9am... (The Age, Australia)

    Hotel heiress back in court  Jun 8, 2007
    The city attorney filed a petition for an order to show cause why the sheriff should not be held in contempt for releasing Ms Hilton, and demanded that she be held in custody, Los Angeles Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini said. He said Hilton must report to court at 9am local time today. (Irish Examiner)

    Hilton heads back to court  Jun 8, 2007
    A Superior Court spokesman says the Los Angeles city attorney has filed a petition for an order to show cause why LA County Sheriff Lee Baca should not be held in contempt for releasing Hilton. And the city attorney is demanding that Hilton be held in custody. (FOX23 News, NY)

    Paris Hilton Due In Court  Jun 8, 2007
    A Superior Court spokesman says the Los Angeles city attorney has filed a petition for an order to show cause why L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca should not be held in contempt for releasing Hilton. The sheriff freed Hilton three days into her jail stint and ordered her to finish the rest of a 45-day sentence at home for a reckless driving probation violation. (WTVR.com, VA)

    »4 men sought for shots fired  May 22, 2007
    Michelle Yvonne Ingram, 21, Biltmore Drive, Rockingham, was arrested on a warrant for failing to appear in court on misdemeanor charges of resisting a public officer and an order to show cause. Danny Mac Briggs Jr., Beaunit Avenue, Rockingham, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of driving while license revoked and disorderly conduct. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)

    More of this story  May 4, 2007
    fter due consideration the panel finds that Janice C. Brown should be required to appear in person at a hearing before the Mississippi Supreme Court in order to show cause why she should not be subject to further sanction, the order stated. Brown will be allowed to call witnesses and present testimony if she so desires. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Troy PBA chief allowed access to his office  Apr 25, 2007
    The PBA filed an order to show cause against the city, which was initially heard Wednesday. Hummel then set a court date for Friday morning for both sides to appear in court for on-the-record oral arguments. (Albany Times Union)

    Baldwin demands TMZ reveal sources  Apr 21, 2007
    The document is an Order to Show Cause on why Basinger and her lawyers should not be held in contempt. In a declaration filed by Baldwins lawyer, Vicki Greene, the attorney says Petitioner [Basinger] is the only parent with custody, possession and control of the minor childs telephone voice-mail message that was dissemination (sic) to Harvey Levin and TMZ.com. (Monsters and Critics.com)

    Woman denied request to get DNA from body; Case in Allegany County Court could be opened again  Apr 20, 2007
    Bulson had turned in an expedited written application and Judge Brown signed an order to show cause, which requires the children of the deceased to appear in Surrogate s Court. The family also had to show why the funeral home handling funeral arrangements should not be directed to take samples for DNA testing. (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)

    N.Y. Judges Decry Failure to Approve Pay Hikes  Apr 4, 2007
    " FUNDS SEQUESTERED On Friday, Nassau Supreme Court Justice Thomas Feinman, acting on an order to show cause brought by the plaintiffs in the pay raise litigation, Maron v. Silver, 21984/06, ordered $69 million that had been appropriated in the judiciary's 2006-07 budget, but never authorized, to be set aside for possible use to fund an increase. Without the order, Austin said, the funds would have reverted to the state's treasury on April 1, the first day of the new fiscal year. But it is... (Law.com)

    Johnson treated to birthday gag she’ll never forget  Mar 20, 2007
    Judge William Stewart hauled her into court on an order to show cause on why she didn t have enough weird shoes. Attorney Brent Skinner brought in a pair of shoes as though she had inherited them through a will. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Council to act on Adsit House: Small Cities Grant, upper-floor housing also to be discussed at tonight's Common Council meeting  Mar 12, 2007
    Surrogate Court Judge Marianne Furfure signed the Order to Show Cause. Robert Koegel, the attorney representing Historic Hornell Inc., filed an injunction with the court saying the demolition application is incomplete because the intent of NYDH has not been explored by the city to the full extent. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)

    Public Notices for Thursday, March 1st, 2007  Mar 2, 2007
    in print and online, 24/7. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1091725-02 APN: 117-114-06-00 TRA: 003000 LOAN NO: XXXXXX6623 REF: Vazquez, Jose M. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 20, 2004. (Santa Maria Times)

    City won't defend Adsit demo: Planning Board, codes officer named in suit brought by HHI to stop NYDH demolition  Mar 1, 2007
    Surrogate Court Judge Marianne Furfure signed the Order to Show Cause, and will hear the case at 10 a.m. March 20. Koegel said papers were served to Pelych. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)

    Adsit gets its day in court: Judge Furfure to hear arguments March 20 to save historic structure  Feb 28, 2007
    Koegel said action has been commenced, and Surrogate Court Judge Marianne Furfure signed the Order to Show Cause. He said this places a temporary restraining order on the demolition permit and stops all respondents from taking any action. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)

    Attorney suspected of faking evidence faces charge  Feb 22, 2007
    Holmberg's lawyer, Joseph C. Bodiford of Tampa, has argued the tape has not been proven to be phony, and that an order to show cause against his client should be dismissed. Circuit Judge Joseph Will was assigned the task of reviewing the allegations after Culbertson's court-appointed attorney Rob Sanders withdrew from the case last year, bringing his concerns about the tape's authenticity before Judge Parsons. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Court to review Providence development  Feb 17, 2007
    At that time, officials will have to comply with an order to show cause, clarifying their case for denying the petition. The city will likely oppose it very strongly, which baffles us a little bit, Henderson said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Public Notices for Friday, February 9th, 2007  Feb 10, 2007
    UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DAVID DE LA CRUZ, A SINGLE MAN, dated 03/21/2006 and recorded 03/27/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0023488, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Santa... (Santa Maria Times)

    Judge Orders Arguments Via Phone on Scrushy Jury Challenge  Feb 7, 2007
    2, 2006 Fifth Motion for Discovery of Jury Records and Motion for Immediate Compulsion Order or Order to Show Cause, attorneys relate that they had learned that "records regarding the approximately 40,000 questionnaires that were sent out in March of 2005 to build the 2005 Qualified Jury Wheel had not been retained on the Jury Management System (JMS) computer located in the Clerk's Office in Montgomery. They did not know why or how this occurred. Ms. Hachette advised that the only record as to... (WSJA.com, AL)

    Public Notices for Tuesday, January 30th, 2007  Jan 31, 2007
    in print and online, 24/7. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 06-21507 Doc ID #00003896822005N Title Order No. 06-8-199876 Investor/Insurer No. 1972824675703 APN No. 107-660-21 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/21/2002. (Santa Maria Times)


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