Injunction granted in tax dispute Aug 21, 2008
NEW HAVEN A judge has granted an temporary injunction against the city, barring it from seizing assets from a Branford company in a tax dispute ascribed by the firm s attorney as a case of over zealousness by the city and assessor s office. The tax squabble landed the city and The Smedley Co., a Branford-based crane rental company, in Superior Court last year over whether the city can tax rental equipment when it is stationed, sometimes for at times for months, at construction sites around New... (New Haven Register, CT)
Williams set for trial but won't be in court Aug 15, 2008
"Asked about the possibility of Williams being arrested, Boudjellal said: "Obviously the French don't have the same culture as Australia because, I'd suggest, getting arrested for that there are a lot of far more shocking things in the world which go on that you would get arrested for before that".The NSW Supreme Court last week granted a temporary injunction against Williams playing any other code of football and for any team other than the Bulldogs but he reportedly went to great lengths to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sonny Bill could face jail for contempt Aug 14, 2008
" His failure to be represented in court is not enough to support a contempt of court finding, Justice Reginald Barrett today continuing the temporary injunction and scheduling the case to return to court on September 4. Bulldogs chief executive Todd Greenberg today hinted that a financial settlement may be the only resolution to the matter. "Potentially down the track that's where it might head," Greenberg told reporters. "I think we've got some time to go before we get to that though, I think... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cellcom Israel Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results Aug 13, 2008
The petitioners seek remedies relating to the delayed enactment of regulations under the Israeli Non-Ionizing Radiation Law, 2006, as well as an ex-parte temporary injunction preventing the provision of any environmental permits, until the petition is decided upon. The court has requested the respondents' response for both the petition and interim remedy sought. (PR Newswire)
Public safety first Aug 13, 2008
That was the verdict at least temporarily of U.S. District Judge Marvin Shoob, who denied a temporary injunction to prevent the city of Atlanta from enforcing its 30-year ban on concealed weapons at Hartsfield-Jackson. In a hearing, Shoob asked airport executives to describe what would happen if a firearm was discharged by accident in a crowded terminal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Towne Manor tenants relocated Aug 13, 2008
Both former tenants filed for a temporary injunction in Delaware County Common Pleas Court to keep from being evicted. Judge Edward Zetusky gave the tenants and the township until Aug. 1 to find a solution. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
EFF appeals court order halting hacker talk at Defcon Aug 12, 2008
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) plans to appeal a U.S. District Court order imposing a temporary injunction on a Defcon presentation that would have detailed flaws in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) electronic ticketing system. "The court ultimately came to a very, very wrong conclusion," EFF senior staff attorney Kurt Opsahl said during an EFF discussion at Defcon a few hours after Judge Douglas Woodlock of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts... (InfoWorld)
Showdown over guns at airport Aug 11, 2008
The group is asking for a temporary injunction to stop the city from enforcing the airport gun ban ... Monroe said today's proceeding will center on the call for a temporary injunction and will not deal with larger issues surround the merits of the case. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
MIT students fight for right to expose security gaps in Boston subway Aug 10, 2008
Then the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority sued for an injunction to stop the speech and a U.S. District Court granted the temporary injunction. Now the Electronic Frontier Foundation is appealing that decision. (ZDNet)
Injunction to halt smoking ban denied Aug 8, 2008
The plaintiffs had asked for a temporary injunction to stop the ban while their lawsuit moved forward. Staskal called testimony that the smoking ban had caused a substantial loss of revenue since it went into effect anecdotal and unsupported by any kind of business records. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Case made against Iowa smoking ban during Polk County hearing Aug 3, 2008
The smoking ban took effect July 1, the same day the plaintiffs filed a petition in Polk County District Court for a temporary injunction on the ban until the court can rule on the law's constitutionality ... District Judge Douglas Staskal said he would rule on the temporary injunction as soon as possible but didn't indicate when that would be. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Bar owners seek injunction against smoking ban Aug 2, 2008
A coalition of bar owners has filed a lawsuit in Polk County District Court, and some members testified Friday during a hearing on their application for a temporary injunction. They argue that the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, which prohibits smoking in most public places including bars and restaurants, is unconstitutional. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
State to change adoption age limits Jul 31, 2008
The Does had sought a temporary injunction that would have stopped the state from taking the baby and placing her in a home with younger parents while the constitutional issue was pending. U.S. District Judge Susan Webber Wright ruled that it was too early in the process for her to get involved in the case because the Does had not yet been denied the adoption. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
More of this story Jul 30, 2008
Attorney Alan Murakami of the Honolulu-based Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation said yesterday that his client, Jeff Chandler, and five co-defendants hope to convince 5th Circuit Judge Kathleen Watanabe to grant a temporary injunction, stopping further construction until the full civil suit is adjudicated. In that lawsuit, plaintiff and landowner Joseph Brescia is seeking unspecified damages from protester defendants Chandler, Kaiulani Edens-Huff, Puanani Rogers, Dayne Gonsalves, Louise Listman... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Montana should direct wolves' recovery - Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Jul 29, 2008
A temporary injunction was granted July 18, when U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy issued a 40-page ruling basically agreeing that the proposed hunting season has the potential to do irreparable injury to the cause of wolf recovery, and expressing particular concern over Wyoming's wolf management plan, which has changed little since being rejected by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, for good reason, back in 2003. Ironically, just a week before Molloy approved the temporary injunction, an... (Missoulian, MT)
Court: Tenants need to vacate Jul 29, 2008
MEDIA COURTHOUSE - The second tenant from apartments owned by Crum Lynne Realty NYLLC in Ridley Township had a hearing recently before Delaware County Senior Judge Edward Zetusky on his petition for a temporary injunction to stay his eviction from the unit he occupies on Holland Street. Charles Wright and dozens of other tenants were ordered by the township to vacate their apartments by July 18 because of life/safety and building code violations. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Court orders stop to illegal use of Manastash Creek water Jul 26, 2008
On July 10, Judge Gavin issued a temporary injunction and on Friday made the injunction permanent, prohibiting the Chouinards from irrigating on the property without a water right, and ordering them to remove the irrigation delivery system by Sept. 1, 2008. The Chouinards have agreed to not contest the order, Redfield-Wilder said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Patients ordered to leave mental facility Jul 26, 2008
The judge wrote in the temporary injunction that the state statute protecting similar group homes did not apply to Centerstone s facility because those staying there could not be classified as mentally handicapped. Mentally handicapped does not include persons who are mentally ill, and because of such mental illness pose a likelihood of serious harm, Holloway wrote. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Bryan butts heads with College Station over proposed landfill in Grimes County Jul 24, 2008
The City of Bryan has filed a temporary injunction against any other major procedures being completed by its Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency partner regarding construction plans without prior combined approval by the two cities and the BVSWMA Board. The petition states that College Station is not abiding by the joint solid waste management agreement signed by the two cities in 1990 and amended in 2000 and 2003. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Ridley permits extensions for evicted tenants Jul 21, 2008
Come Tuesday, that will leave only Charlene Smith, who successfully petitioned the court for an eviction stay of undetermined time, and another unidentified man who will have a hearing in Delaware County Court at 3 p.m. Tuesday before Judge Edward Zetusky on his petition for a temporary injunction to block his eviction. The township ordered the eviction of tenants in 33 of the 44 apartment buildings owned by Crum Lynne Realty, a Brooklyn-based corporation. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Group targets Ga. gun laws Jul 20, 2008
org is scheduled to be in federal court Aug. 11 to argue for a temporary injunction blocking the airport from arresting permitted gun owners carrying firearms in a nonsecured area. An attorney who has opposed GeorgiaCarry. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
UK sprinter fails in Olympics drug ban appeal Jul 19, 2008
Chambers, who served his doping ban between 2003 and 2005, was seeking a temporary injunction against the BOA, which bans all doping violators for life from Olympic competition. Judge Colin Mackay announced his ruling Friday after listening to all the evidence in a hearing Thursday. (CNN -- International)
Restaurants, bars adjust to smokeless atmosphere Jul 18, 2008
George Eichhorn, attorney for the plaintiffs in the lawsuit and a former state representative, said there will be a hearing Aug. 1 in Polk County District Court to determine whether the court should issue a temporary injunction on the ban ... The Iowa Attorney General's office will argue temporary injunction on the ban is unnecessary during the Aug. 1 hearing, said spokesman Bob Brammer ... "We are looking forward to the hearing as an opportunity to make our case and defend the statute, and to... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Yao gets back on court Jul 18, 2008
Chambers, who served a two-year doping ban from 2003-05, is seeking a temporary injunction against the British Olympic Association, which bans doping violators for life from the games. After Thursday's hearing in London's High Court, Judge Colin Mackay said he would announce his ruling today. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dozens of residents of apartment complex in Crum Lynne forced to find new housing. Jul 17, 2008
MEDIA COURTHOUSE - Charlene Smith, who is about to be evicted from her apartment in Crum Lynne because of unsafe living conditions, had her day in court Wednesday after filing a petition for a temporary injunction to prevent her eviction in two days. Delaware County Senior Judge Edward Zetusky told Smith she does not have to move Friday and Ridley Township, who issued the eviction notice to Smith and dozens of other tenants in the sprawling apartment complex, was ordered to assist her with... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Judge to rule Friday on Chambers' bid to compete at Beijing Olympics Jul 17, 2008
Chambers, who served a two-year doping ban from 2003-05, is seeking a temporary injunction against the British Olympic Association, which has a bylaw banning doping violators for life from the games. After Thursday's hearing in London's High Court, Judge Colin Mackay said he would announce his ruling Friday. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
USOC sticks by process Jul 13, 2008
BRITAIN'S CHAMBERS AWAITS RULING: British sprinter Dwain Chambers will find out by Saturday whether he has qualified for the British team in the 100 meters, four days before London's High Court considers his application for a temporary injunction against a lifetime Olympic doping ban. ABBOTT TOSSES NO-HITTER FOR U.S.: Monica Abbott threw a nine-inning no-hitter with 15 strikeouts and Stacey Nuveman hit a three-run homer in the U.S. Olympic softball team's 19-0 rout of the Portland All-Stars. (News & Observer -- Sports)
North Carolina Bill Would Hit Local Bans On Hawkers Jul 13, 2008
It failed to win a temporary injunction against the law, which the city argued was carefully written to protect public safety. Dalton's bill would prohibit local governments from passing or enforcing laws that prohibit the distribution of newspapers from "non-traveled portion of any street or highway," so long as the hawkers are not impeding traffic, the Times-News account said. (MediaWeek.com)
Smoking ban faces legal test Jul 4, 2008
George Eichhorn, the plaintiffs' attorney, said he is seeking a temporary injunction on the enforcement of the ban until the case can go to trial. Eichhorn, a former Republican state representative from Stratford, said he would like to speak to a judge about the temporary injunction within a week. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Guns left in cars at work are now OK Jul 4, 2008
It's under review by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkley, who chose not to issue a temporary injunction on the law before it went into effect Tuesday. In the meantime, firearm owner Kisfalusi said he appreciates the legislative support but won't see much of a difference in workers' choices. (Florida Times-Union)
Slain woman's request granted Jul 3, 2008
The lawsuit asked the court to place a temporary injunction on property owned by Mumford under one of the 67-year-old man's assumed names, according to Enfinger. Enfinger argued that Welsh had, and therefore Ross has, a legal claim on the property and Mumford should have no opportunity to liquidate the asset during the trial. (AL.com)
California sues over practice of 'balance billing' Jul 2, 2008
com: California: California sues over practice of 'balance billing. Call: (800) 877-3400. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Judge may rule on body of victim Jul 2, 2008
The lawsuit, filed early last week on behalf of Ross, seeks to place a temporary injunction on property owned by Welsh's husband, David Harlan Mumford, who is charged with her murder. Mumford, 67, shot Welsh with a. (AL.com)
Iowa files fraud suit against couple Jul 1, 2008
District Judge Patrick Madden has issued a temporary injunction ordering the company to comply with the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act and to make disclosures required by the Iowa Business Opportunity Promotions Law. Charlotte Eby can be reached at 515-243-0138 or. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
New Florida laws take effect today Jul 1, 2008
At a hearing last week, U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle said the gun law is so badly written that it's "stupid," but he delayed ruling on a temporary injunction until mid-July. The greenhouse gas provision is part of a new law that will put many of Gov. Charlie Crist's energy and climate change policies into effect. (The St. Augustine Record)
Finances still unclear for Mesa Airlines Jul 1, 2008
Mesa Air won a temporary injunction against Delta, but the matter still must go to trial. A trial date has not been set. (AZCentral -- Business)
'Guns at work' law, others to take hold Jun 30, 2008
During a hearing last week, Hinkley said the law was so poorly written that is was "stupid." However, he said he needed more time to consider a request for a temporary injunction before the law goes into effect Tuesday. Here are some of the other new laws. (Florida Times-Union)
Courtroom spanking lawsuit settled Jun 28, 2008
Pending the resolution of the lawsuit, a temporary injunction is still in effect that prevents Garza from having spankings in his courtroom as an alternative to $500 fines, Sossi said. Inside KHOU.com. (KHOU.com, TX)
Appeals court opens case for state to appeal Jun 21, 2008
Sections of the law that went into effect in November requiring proof of citizenship to receive certain government benefits and making it illegal to knowingly transport illegal immigrants were not affected by the temporary injunction. State Rep. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Judge grants temporary restraining order for Gatlin Jun 21, 2008
A federal judge set a hearing for banned Olympic champion Justin Gatlin who seeks a temporary injunction to allow him to compete in next week's U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials in Eugene, Ore. The hearing is set for Monday morning in the federal courthouse. (USA Today -- Sports)
Town weighs appeal of judge's day-labor ruling Jun 13, 2008
A federal judge issued a temporary injunction last week barring the anti-solicitation law. The Cave Creek Town Council is set to vote on a possible appeal at a meeting Monday night. (AZCentral)
U.S. eyes updating 1998 Web porn law Jun 12, 2008
com and other Web publishers sued and won a temporary injunction that the U.S. Supreme Court later upheld. The law would make it a crime for Web publishers to let children access material deemed harmful to minors by contemporary community standards. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
US government tries to revive Web child porn law critics call outdated and ineffective Jun 11, 2008
com and other Web publishers sued and won a temporary injunction that the U.S. Supreme Court later upheld. Last year, a federal judge who held a monthlong trial on the law deemed it an unconstitutional infringement on the First Amendment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Appeals Court blocks gas-pipeline work for now Jun 9, 2008
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver issued a temporary injunction Friday blocking any construction on the Bull Mountain natural-gas pipeline in the roadless areas. The court set a hearing for June 18 on environmental groups' appeal of a lower court's decision against blocking construction. (AZCentral -- News)
Texas Judge Offers Courtroom Paddling In Lieu Of Fine Jun 7, 2008
The family seeks a temporary injunction against Garza, damages,and an order telling him he doesn't have the authority to suggestcorporal punishment. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Judge Sued for Offering Paddling in Courtroom Jun 6, 2008
The family wants a temporary injunction against Garza -- a hearing in district court is scheduled for Friday -- as well as damages and the court to tell Garza he does not have the authority to offer corporal punishment as an option. The lawsuit also seeks Garza's removal from office for incompetence and official misconduct. (Law.com)
Brantford police take caution Jun 5, 2008
Brantford police are taking a cautious approach when it comes to enforcing a temporary injunction barring aboriginal protests from local construction sites ... The temporary injunction will remain in effect until the court rules on a permanent one the city has sought against the protesters as well as the native-run Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI). (Sarnia Observer)
Ehrhardt group mounts FOIA legal challenge on school closure Jun 4, 2008
With that (complaint), they sought a temporary injunction. they have asked the judge to look at the situation and decide. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Kissed off but back for more Jun 4, 2008
But yesterday a Supreme Court judge granted a temporary injunction which stops Miles from continuing his talks with the friendly folk at Suncorp or fishing for clients (probably until at least late next month). A man converted. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Texas AG charges Horizon Travel with defrauding customers May 30, 2008
A temporary injunction hearing is set for June 5. The attorney general's enforcement action names 16 companies and individuals, including Horizon Travel owner David G. Vavro and his three firms: Horizon Travel, Travel Club International and VIP Travel Incentives Inc. All 16 defendants are charged with conspiring to hide assets from authorities and failing to deliver legitimate travel discounts or free trips to dues-paying travel club members. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Ban on immigrant renting struck down May 29, 2008
Lindsay then blocked Farmers Branch from enforcing the ordinance, a temporary injunction now made permanent by his decision Wednesday. The rule failed to provide clear guidance that immigration documents were acceptable for proof and didn't explain what was meant by "eligible immigration status," the judge wrote. (MSNBC -- Race)
Town's rule on renting to migrants struck down May 29, 2008
Lindsay then blocked Farmers Branch from enforcing the ordinance, a temporary injunction now made permanent by his decision Wednesday. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
* Walter Kwok replaced by mother May 28, 2008
Hong Kongs Court of Appeal yesterday upheld a High Court ruling on Friday that canceled a temporary injunction blocking the meeting. This court simply cannot dictate to the board who should be their chairman, Justices Rogers and Le Pichon said in Hong Kongs appeals court yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sun Hung Kai Replaces Chairman Walter Kwok With His Mother After Feuding May 27, 2008
Hong Kong's Court of Appeal yesterday upheld a High Court ruling on May 23 that canceled a temporary injunction blocking the meeting. This court simply cannot dictate to the board who should be their chairman,'' Mr. Justice Rogers and Mrs. Justice Le Pichon said in Hong Kong's appeals court yesterday. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* Walter Kwok suffers legal setback May 24, 2008
High Court Justice Susan Kwan yesterday refused to grant a temporary injunction to Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd (sEa) chairman and chief executive Walter Kwok () to stop the companys board from meeting to oust him. The companys lawyers joined Kwoks younger brothers in opposing the request. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Court: Sun Hung Kai can vote on chairmans ouster May 24, 2008
Kwok last week won a temporary injunction to stop a board meeting his younger brothers Thomas and Raymond scheduled to vote on removing him on mental health grounds. They wanted to replace him with their mother. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
After a 6-hour standoff, police enter empty home May 24, 2008
Nathan Devoe, 37, was served with a temporary injunction Thursday shortly after 7 p.m. to leave the house he shares with his wife and relinquish his daughter Natalie. Police said he then barricaded himself and his child inside the home in the 5600 block of Mahalia Drive on the city's Northwest side. (Florida Times-Union)
Clear Channel sues Tribune over executive hire May 23, 2008
Clear Channel is seeking a temporary injunction to keep Andrew Friedman, recently named vice-president of Tribunes interactive division, from working for his new employer until the end of the year. The suit, filed Monday in federal court, names Mr. Friedman and Tribune. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Law & Disorder: 2 injured at McDonald’s May 23, 2008
Devoe grabbed the child and retreated into the house as police were attempting to serve a temporary injunction on him just before 7 p.m.. The injunction required him to leave the house he shares with his wife and relinquish the child to her, said Sheriff's Office spokesman Ken Jefferson. (Florida Times-Union)
Court orders payment, mediation for fire departments May 22, 2008
Judge Ralph Hill issued the temporary injunction at Fort Oglethorpe City Attorney and Interim City Manager Ron Goulart s request at a court hearing on Wednesday, May 21. The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners had announced plans to cut off the $216,000 it was sending annually to the Post Volunteer Fire Department and the $175,000 per year paid to Fort Oglethorpe Fire e as of May 15. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Judge cuts developer's damages by $975,000 May 21, 2008
Guth asked that the work be stopped, and Prezeau issued a temporary injunction against the developer in July. A month later, Wilderness Development cleared more trees and poured the foundation for the 14,000-square-foot maintenance building, court records said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Husband arrested in April 27 shooting of wife May 17, 2008
Levert Stewart, 26, had temporary injunction for protection orders against him and several arrests for drugs, battery and resisting officers. He was taken into custody about 12:45 p.m. at an apartment/condominium complex on Westmont Street off Philips Highway in Jacksonville. (Florida Times-Union)
Sydney, Hong Kong Gains Nudge Asia Higher May 16, 2008
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After motions denied, case against coach continues May 15, 2008
A Superior Court judge has refused to issue a temporary injunction against Marblehead High School head football coach Douglas Chernovetz while also allowing the case against him to continue. Judge Kathe M. Tuttman denied Chernovetz s attorneys motion to dismiss the case Wednesday but also decided that the court did not need to intervene immediately to protect student-athlete Timothy Morris from his former coach. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Crighton Foundation hearing postponed; no new court date May 13, 2008
A hearing on an application for a temporary injunction against the Montgomery County Foundation for Performing Arts was postponed and the nonprofit s attorney is hopeful the issue can be resolved outside of court. Today, 9th state District Court Judge Fred Edwards was scheduled to hear the cases for and against the injunction request, which was filed because three individuals and two entities believe the MCFPA unjustly took away their rights to vote on foundation matters. (Conroe Courier, TX)
