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3 California men plead guilty in alleged pot grow
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2014/03/10 22:08
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Three Northern California men are each facing up to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to charges that they damaged federal conservation land while allegedly growing marijuana.
Prosecutors say Chou Vang, Vang Pao Yang and Pao Vang, all of Eureka, each entered their pleas in federal court in San Francisco on Tuesday to one count of willful injury to federal property.
The men were accused of clearing away trees and vegetation, using fertilizers, and failing to properly dispose of trash while growing pot in the summer of 2012 in the King Range National Conservation Area along California's Lost Coast. The area provides habitat for four federally-listed threatened species, including Chinook and Coho salmon.
As part of a plea deal, prosecutors say they dropped marijuana cultivation charges. The men are scheduled to be sentenced in July. |
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Maine's high court to hear environmental dispute
Firm News/Maine |
2014/02/13 23:53
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Maine's highest court is scheduled to hear arguments in a legal dispute over the environmental cleanup of the former HoltraChem Manufacturing Co. plant in Orrington.
The Portland Press Herald reports that the Supreme Judicial Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday on an appeal by Mallinckrodt LLC, a St. Louis-based pharmaceutical company that inherited responsibility for the site after HoltraChem went bankrupt. Mallinckrodt is seeking to overturn an order that it must complete an environmental cleanup that could cost $250 million.
The chemical plant used mercury in its manufacturing processes and dumped waste directly into the Penobscot River. The plant later deposited waste in five landfills on its 235-acre campus.
Mallinckrodt contends in its appeal that the Maine Board of Environmental Protection overstepped its legal authority in ordering the cleanup.
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Court denies execution stay for Fla. killer.
Firm News/Florida |
2014/01/10 23:44
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The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block Tuesday's scheduled execution of an inmate convicted of fatally stabbing a prison guard while already on Florida's death row.
Askari Abdullah Muhammad, previously known as Thomas Knight, was set to die by lethal injection Tuesday evening.
The 62-year-old Muhammad was first condemned to die for the 1974 abduction and killings of Sydney and Lillian Gans, a Miami couple. He was sentenced to die again for killing corrections officer Richard Burke in 1980 using a sharpened spoon.
His execution has been delayed for so long because of numerous appeals and rulings, including a 1987 federal appeals court tossing out his death sentence because he hadn't been allowed to put character and background witnesses on the stand during the penalty phase. |
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2 plead not guilty to killing students near USC
Firm News/California |
2013/11/08 23:04
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Two men have pleaded not guilty to killing two Chinese graduate students who were shot as they sat in a parked car near the University of Southern California last year.
The Los Angeles Times says 20-year-old Javier Bolden and 21-year-old Bryan James entered the pleas Thursday to murder charges.
Prosecutors say the men killed engineering students Ming Qu and Ying Wu a mile from campus in April of last year while stealing their cellphones. Authorities say GPS data was used to track Wu's phone, leading to the arrests.
At a preliminary hearing last month, prosecutors played a recording of a wiretapped phone call between Barnes and Bolden, in which they apparently discussed the attack on the students. |
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Chicago Out-of-State Counsel Attorneys
Firm News/Illinois |
2013/09/25 18:53
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Local Counsel for Out-of-State Clients
Companies need attorneys who understand the business-to-business and government procurement environments. Having an attorney focused specifically in the business counsel marketplace can help focus on practical solutions.
Chicago based firm serves Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois or Wake County, North Carolina. We deal with clients who have been served with complaints and disputes. If you find yourself having disputes with another company, don't hesitate to contact us for local representation. Are you out-of-state? That will not be a problem because we also offer local counsel for out-of-state clients and treat you just the same regardless of your location.
Commercial litigation can take a toll on businesses, especially when the unexpected happens. We know that it can also place an emotional and financial burdern on a business. With our experienced lawyers' in-depth knowledge of local laws and procedures, we can handle every aspect of your case so that you can concentrate on expanding your business for success.
The firm also advises businesses and entrepreneurs with legal issues regarding regulatory matters, so that they stay in compliance with Illinois administrative and statutory provisions governing their businesses. This will help guide employers in the review, drafting, and implementation of employment policies for a successful future. We have seen some businesses fail because of poor planning in their business needs. So, there is good reason to contact a business attorney for guidance.
The attorneys of The Roth Law Group treat every client as if they are the firm's most important client, no matter where you are located. For the highest quality legal advice in Chicago call us at 312-419-9599 or 919-654-6751 for our Norh Carolina office to talk with a local, Cook County or Wake County lawyer about the legal needs of your business. |
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Craig Hubble - Hawthorne Employment Discrimination Attorney
Firm News/California |
2013/09/23 18:40
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Hawthorne Employment Discrimination Attorney can help you with discrimination dealt with in the work environment. It is both a federal and California law that protects individuals from being discriminated in the workplace that is based upon an employee’s “protected characteristics,” such as race, color, age (over 40), gender, pregnancy, religion, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation or political activities or affiliations.
In Los Angeles, discrimination can take the form of “disparate treatment,” such as termination, being denied raises or promotions, and other matters like negative performance reviews. Victims of discrimination in the workplace typically seek compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and court costs.
Mr. Craig Hubble is the aggressive and skilled attorney you need for your employment discrimination case. Contact us today for a free consultation as to your rights and potential remedies. Because these matters are pursued on a contingency basis, there is no fee unless and until you are compensated. |
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Houston, Texas - Motorcycle Collisions and Wrecks
Firm News/Texas |
2013/06/25 19:32
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| As commuters look to motorcycles as a means of transportation, the risk of motorcycle collisions have increased in high-traffic areas. Motorcycle collisions with aggressive automobile drivers often involves a serious injury or death of the cyclist. It is important to understand your rights if you have been involved in a collision while riding your motorcycle. The attorneys at Padilla & Rodriguez, LLP can help you analyze the scene to secure the physical evidence for your case. If you or a loved on has been injured or have suffered from a death, contact our personal injury layers for a consultation today. |
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