Litigation

Toward a just war theory . . . of torture?
I do not subscribe to the theory that torture is only torture if it leaves lasting scars...

Torture FOIA Version 2.0
Many of the recent revelations about torture — including the "torture memos" released in April — have been a part of the ACLU’s five-year-old Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request related to the abuse and torture of prisoners in U...

Torture, Plain and Simple
Since the release of the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) torture memos a few weeks ago, the public discussion about torture has been robust, to say the least...

Breaking News Copies of Torture Memo's Available; ASIL Paper of Torture Memos
The American Society of International Law recently published a paper, as part of their Insight Series entitled "The Torture Memos and Accountability"...

Yes, the U.S. Does Torture
Over the past few years various governmental officials, including President Bush, have categorically denied that his administration engages in torture...

More Good Thoughts on Torture
From a former Assistant United States Attorney; good reading. The entire discussion of torture is a great illustration of how morality shapes facts...

Can my employer threaten me with termination if I don't seek a transfer to another department?
In many jurisdictions, employees are "at will". This means that their employmen...

Did I harass someone?
Oh, yes. This can be taken in as so many things, especially since you had testif...

Is it legal for a company to overwork their employees?
Well, he could 1. Get a new job. Sister, I understand ya, if he's anything ...

Must I refinance my house aftering taking full ownership after a divorce via a quit claim?
When financing there are at least two documents...the mortgage and the note. The...

Can a creditor/collection agency call other employees at your place of work AND call your adult children who live in another state?
A creditor can call you at home, several times a day if you aren't answerin...

Chevy Chase Bank
lawsuit claims the bank is in violation of the Truth in Lending Act

Apeks Scuba Diving Regulator
Recalled Due To Missing Part

American Regent Recalls All Lots of Ketorolac
American Regent Recalls All Lots of Ketorolac

First American Corporation
NYSE: FAF

American International Group, Inc.
AIG

Ellsworth School District
4.4% increase in salaries as part of contract settlement.