Noted Hacker Sabu Receives Lesser Sentence
In an update to yesterday’s story, online hacker Sabu was spared any added time in prison after his prosecutors argued…
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Pilgrim’s Pride Enters Takeover Bid of Hillshire Brands
On Tuesday, a takeover bid of Hillshire Brands was launched by Pilgrim’s Pride, according to the Associated Press. Should the…
Legal Marijuana Has Gone the Corporate Route
Canada has adopted a system for the growth and sales of marijuana, according to Forbes. One of the licensed companies…
Iowa Issues Law on Memorial Day to Support Veterans
On Monday, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed into law a bill designed to bring several income tax exemptions to military…
Pennsylvania Became the 25th State to Have Gay Marriage Declared Legal
According to a report by Bloomberg News, Pennsylvania has become the 25th state to have gay marriage declared legal by…
Detroit Could Exit Bankruptcy in October Says Kevyn Orr
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes in Detroit have received word from creditors, including bond insurers who are opposed to the…
Energy Future Holdings, Apollo Global Management and Oaktree Capital Group Each Hold about $2.7 Billion in Claims
Bloomberg News has reported that Energy Future Holdings Corp. lenders Apollo Global Management LLC and Oaktree Capital Group LLC each…
Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office to Review Dozens of Old Cases
The District Attorney’s Office for Brooklyn has announced that it will revisit cases of people being placed in jail decades…
Sears Announces it is Closing 80 Stores
It was announced this week that Sears Holdings Corp suffered a larger loss in the first quarter despite offering heavy…
O.J. Simpson’s Lawyers File Appeal for Armed Robbery Case
The lawyers for O.J. Simpson submitted an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court this week. The appeal asks that…
Ross Day, Prominent Oregon Lawyer, Sued by Former Employee for Sexual Harassment
Portland attorney Ross Day is being sued by a former employee for $450,000, claiming sexual harassment by discussing the book…
Rabbi Among 138 Protesters Arrested at McDonald’s Headquarters Wednesday
A rabbi and other protesters were arrested by police officers on the campus of the McDonald’s headquarters on Wednesday, according…