International Law

Ind. Courts - "Rumors swirl about possible new federal judge"
Bill Dolan writes today in the NWI Times:HAMMOND | Neither the White House nor U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar, R-Ind., will comment on possible efforts to find a new federal judge for the Northern Indiana district...

RIAA under pressure
According to Ars Technica, the RIAA is under pressure from EMI: Is the RIAA as we know it about to disappear? As rumors continue to swirl that EMI will pull its funding from music trade groups like the RIAA and IFPI, an IFPI spokesman tells Ars that the group is...

Where Do the QL Folks Stand on the Obama VP Choice
Now that Barack Obama is pretty much the presumptive nominee, the VP rumors are already starting to swirl. A lot of folks are suggesting that Hillary may be the choice (one that I support, if only because Hillary could be…

NYT: Obama stands "calm in the swirl of history"; also time-travels, but makes no time for clerkship and little time for practicing law
In a fawning news article by Michael Powell, the New York Times today describes Barack Obama as "a protean political figure, inspiring devotion in supporters who see him as a transformative leader even as he remains inscrutable to critics...

The Turbo Moustache
By Jove, my mastery of most things alcohol has led to another divine creation! The following recipe makes about two large drinks. Behold my glory in liquefied form--the Turbo Moustache:1) Brew four cups of coffee, double strength (since it will be diluted w/ ice and other garnishments)...

Dem's potential VPs back education
The Washington Post reported today that Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius are the two state leaders being seriously considered for veep by the Obama campaign (as an aside, BoardBuzz suspects that speculation around VP candidates will continue to swirl and swirl for weeks still)...

Jevic Transportation
allegedly failing to give 60 days warning before closing plant.

Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co.
allegedly failed to give policyholders discounted rates to which they were entitled.

WA Dept. of Social and Health Services
Class action settlement reached will give $45,000 each to thousands of minority day-care providers.

Ford Explorers
Ford Motor Co. agrees to give out $500 vouchers to SUV owners in class action settlement.