Planners OK subdivision action at Copper Valley Jul 25, 2008
"If you vote no, you're probably not basing your decision on any specific finding.". However, Jennings applauded the residents for speaking up on the issue. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Bloggers' challenge: Why can't we all get along? Jun 30, 2008
"... If firms in free markets can really monopolize in restraint of trade, the empirical evidence should reside in the many classic antitrust cases brought over the last 100 years. Yet an examination of some of the most famous of these classic antitrust cases reveals that the firms indicted and (mostly) convicted were generally increasing market output, lowering market prices, and innovating.One of the most famous (and misunderstood) antitrust cases in history is US v. Standard Oil of New Jersey... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Fine of the Tiger May 12, 2008
Certainly the specific finding with respect of the Critical Care matter has been given to the Competition Commission. So that becomes a public document. (iAfrica.com)
University scores small wins with summary judgements Oct 26, 2007
Cialone said the Robertsons' cause for optimism was a small but specific finding by the court of an instance of "ultra vires" expenditure, or money spent beyond the Foundation's purpose as stated in its charter. The instance concerns $62,500 used to fund a psychology professor. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Alcohol linked to breast cancer? Oct 2, 2007
The study you're talking about has only been published in an abstract so far and the abstract does not indicate if the specific finding of a 10% increase in risk from 1-2 drinks per day was statistically significant. What they reported was a dose-response relationship, meaning that >3 drinks per day increases your risk more than 1-2 drinks per day increases your risk. (CNN)
Pa. Courts Move to Protect Informants From 'Who's a Rat?' Web Site Jul 17, 2007
In February, Bucci was convicted by a jury on 16 counts, with a specific finding that his marijuana-distribution conspiracy involved over 1,000 kilos of the drug. Just last week, Senior U.S. District Judge Morris E. Lasker of the District of Massachusetts sentenced Bucci to 151 months in prison. (Law.com)
Citing Fraud, Judge Tosses Case After Video Shows 'Paralyzed' Woman Walking Apr 26, 2007
"I'm telling you, Mrs. Davis, I'm looking at you in the eyes. I am dismissing your case. I have seen enough. ... I'm making a specific finding that there was a scheme to defraud the court.". Lawyers on both sides are facing ethical questions about their own conduct in the case, though both sides say no Florida Bar complaints have been filed. (Law.com)
DOT rethinks lobbyists' meals, feels singled out Apr 20, 2007
Baker made no specific finding of wrongdoing in his report Wednesday, but he said such events raise suspicions and should be avoided, especially "in those situations where members of the public or the media are excluded," as they often are from the transportation meals. Transportation officials have said the meetings are legally private because there's no board majority and business is not discussed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Man found incompetent to stand trial Jan 22, 2007
" "Without a specific finding that he is a danger to himself or others, they've got to release him," said Fitzpatrick. "It's just not fair. John Umstead [Hospital] would not have released him if he was a danger. (Herald Sun)
Below the belt? Oct 20, 2006
I rejected numerous opportunities to settle that lawsuit because it wasn't true, so I sat in trial for several days, because I did not want to settle something that I wasn't guilty of," Morrison said. "The court dismissed the lawsuit and made a specific finding that there was no credibility to what the defendant said. "They appealed it and later on they dismissed their appeal with the agreement that we not go after them. There was no settlement and no money paid - period.". (Johnson County Sun, KS)
Mancini & Associates Announces Larry Flynt Ordered to Pay $1,114,901 to Former Secretary for Engaging Prostitutes in His Office for Personal Gratification Oct 6, 2006
The arbitration award also contained a specific finding, echoed by one of Flynt's executives, that Flynt used his "deep pockets to make lawsuits go on forever.". "Mr. Flynt holds himself out as a champion of individual civil rights. Unfortunately, the first amendment affords no protection for Mr. Flynt's sexual harassment of employees in the workplace. The Arbitrator awarded punitive damages against both Flynt and his company for a reason. Perhaps now Mr. Flynt and his company will understand... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Eskom denies negligence in Cape outages Aug 18, 2006
"It is regrettable that investigators were not able to make a specific finding as to the precise circumstances that led to the failure of the generator. Based on the circumstantial evidence, I am inclined towards the view that we are dealing with human error rather than any deliberate act or omission," Gcabashe said. "This was a mechanical failure in generating equipment outside of the nuclear unit itself and Eskom can give categorical assurance that that at no stage of the incident was there a... (Business Report, South Africa)
