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Kansas Effectively Bans Islamic Law

The bill, popularly named the “Sharia Bill” passed 33-3 in the state Senate on Friday and 120-0 previously in the…

New Law in Tennessee Shows ‘Gateway Sex’ the Door

On Friday, Gov. Bill Haslam’s office confirmed that Gov. Haslam has signed the controversial bill into law. Even comedian Stephen…

Appeals Court Revives Iraq Torture Cases

On Friday, a 14-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit revived two lawsuits concerning the torture and…

Appeals Court Limits Liabilities of Board Members of Co-op Corporations

On Thursday, the Appellate Division, First Department affirmed a lower court ruling dismissing a petition for injunction against several members…

IPO of Facebook Already Oversubscribed

A source close to the share listing for Facebook Inc’s public offering has said that it is already oversubscribed. This…

Former Editor for ‘News of the World’ Received Messages of Support from British Politicians

Rebekah Brooks, a former News of the World editor, said this week that Prime Minister David Cameron talked with her…

Ultra-Orthodox Jews Systematically Intimidate Victims of Child Molestation

The disease runs deep. In a community where to report against a fellow community member is a traitorous act, is…

Women Who Shattered Glass Ceilings are Feeling the Bite of Shards

According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, more women are paying alimony and child support to their former husbands…

Attorney for Jerry Sandusky Requests Trial Postponement

The former Penn State assistant football coach, Jerry Sandusky, has instructed his attorney to ask for the trial on June…

Gas Prices in U.S. Drop for Fifth Straight Week

Most people were expecting the national average for a gallon of gas to surpass $5 per gallon but for the…

7th Circuit Holds Pharma Sales Reps Not Entitled to Overtime

On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit ruled that pharmaceutical companies do not owe overtime pay…

Orange County Policemen Face Murder Trial for Killing on Duty

This is the first time in the history of Orange County, California, that a police officer would be facing trial…