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Google Submits Concessions to EU Antitrust Body

Google is having a harder time fighting antitrust laws in Europe than it did with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission…

The National Football League Trying to Battle Anti-Gay Bias

On Wednesday, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said that the National Football League is working constructively to tackle sexual-orientation-based…

Texas Fertilizer Plant Owner Already Faces Two Lawsuits

A couple of preemptive suits have been filed against Adair Grain, the parent company of West Fertilizer Co, which blew…

Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1 Million, Gets No Jail Time

When it comes to pulling a high-stakes scam or heist, one judge has ensured that Orange County is the safest…

New York’s Corruption at “Unacceptable Levels”

The corruption of New York State’s political officials is becoming more and more of a problem, said Southern District U.S.…

Obama, Clinton Ballot Petition Fraud Trial Commences

Like every president, President Barack Obama has those who adore him and those who despise him. However, there are some…

Fisker Misses $10 Million Payment, so U.S. Takes $21 Million

The U.S. Department of Energy took a risk on Fisker Automotive and lost; it granted a $529 million loan to…

NYC Wants to Raise Smoking Age to 21

In New York City’s latest effort to enact controversial health focused legislation, a new proposal in the city’s Council would…

News Corp Settles Shareholder Suit with $139 Million – One of the Largest – Without Admitting Guilt

In 2009 News Corps, which is owned and run by the Murdoch Family, with Rupert Murdoch as chairman and CEO…

Aurora Teen Arrested For Attempting to Join Jihad

Abdella Ahmad Tounisi, an 18 year-old from Aurora, Illinois, was intercepted at O’Hare Airport on his way to Syria in…

FINRA Making Selection of Arbitration Panels Simpler

On Friday, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority published a letter on its website, notifying its members that on Thursday, the…

Same-Sex Parent Bearing Child Support Can Seek Custody of Child

In a ruling published on Thursday, Suffolk County Family Court Judge Theresa Whelan held that a mother awarded child support…