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Sandwich Chain Quiznos Corp. Files for Bankruptcy

The Denver-based toasted-sandwich chain Quiznos Corp., according to Bloomberg News, has filed for bankruptcy. John Gordon, a restaurant consultant told…

Miami Medical Clinic Owner Sentenced to 108 Months for Role in Medicare Fraud

Isabel Medina, 49, the owner and operator of a Miami medical clinic, Merfi Corp, has been sentenced to serve 108…

Tennessee Must Temporarily Recognize Same-Sex Marriage

While many jurisdictions have legalized same-sex civil marriage through court rulings, legislative action, and popular vote, four states prohibit same-sex…

The Last Days of Cheap Domain Names: U.S. Giving Up Control over ICANN

The world might be coming to the last days of cheap domain names, or easily purchasable domain names, because the…

McDonald’s Sued by Workers for Pay Practices

The world's largest restaurant chain, McDonald's Corp., is being sued by employees who claim they are being idled without pay…

Insurance Companies Seek to Escape Bank Capital Standards

Insurance companies, according to Bloomberg News, are urging U.S. lawmakers to stop the Federal Reserve from imposing bank-like capital standards…

Ten Electronic Cigarette Makers Sued in U.S. Patent Dispute

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC  is suing Lorillard Inc., Vapor Corp. and eight other electronic cigarette makers for U.S. patents alleging…

Obama Offers New Rules to Bring For-Profit Colleges into Line

White House Domestic Policy Council Deputy Director James Kvaal said on Thursday that the administration has revised the gainful employment…

Chris Christie Bans Tesla Sales in N.J. Sparking Outrage

Christopher James "Chris" Christie, the 55th Governor of New Jersey’s administration, according to the Huffington Post, has banned electric-car maker…

Oscar Pistorius Sickened after Photos of Bloody Scene in Bathroom Shown in Court

On Thursday, bloody photos of Reeva Steenkamp were shown in court before Pistorius became violently ill and vomited. Pistorius looked…

Judge Judy Files Lawsuit for First Time in Career; Against Connecticut Lawyer

A Connecticut lawyer has been sued by television star Judge Judy, according to the New York Daily News. Judith Sheindlin…

Oscar Pistorius’s Defense Team Will Questions Police on Toilet Door

The Paralympic star known as "Blade Runner," Oscar Pistorius, 27, admits to shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead at his…