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Law student fatally shot in York City
The law student and former York County District Attorney s Office case manager fatally shot Wednesday night in York City was the victim of a robbery gone bad, according to York City Police Chief Wes Kahley.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:30:17 -0700

Health Law Needs Repeal: Commentary by Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Michael Ramlet
The new health-care law is a threat to the health of small businesses. Its heavy dosage of mandates and penalties will be a financial burden, and the law is riddled with hidden barriers to stronger job growth.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:29:35 -0700

Law enforcers take driving course
Imagine being a law enforcement officer and getting a call where speed becomes necessary in order to get to a particular scene. That was the scenario played out for several deputies with the McDuffie County Sheriff's Department and officers with the Thomson Police Department last Thursday.

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:57:24 -0700

Law Takes Effect, Ariz. Heads Back to Court
Arizona's controversial court-altered immigration law takes effect today as the state heads back to court to appeal the decision to block certain provisions | YOU DECIDE: Should Arizona Fight Ruling? DR. MANNY: U.S. Losing Health Care War at Border? Ruling Won't Stop Protests

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:49:57 -0700

Law firms entitled to set compulsory retirement age
A former law firm partner who accused his firm of acting unlawfully by making him retire at 65 has lost his age discrimination case in the Court of Appeal. Leslie Seldon, now 69, a former civil litigation partner at Kent law firm Clarkson Wright Jakes (CWJ), had signed a contract with the firm that included a clause saying he should retire aged 65. However, Seldon argued that the UKs default ...

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:05:47 -0700