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Supreme Court opens term with cigarette marketing case
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterWashington -- More than 45 million Americans are smokers, and nearly 85% of them buy "light" cigarettes such as Marlboro Lights, which are advertised as having lower tar and nicotine. The Supreme Court, on the opening day of its term, heard arguments...Tags: Altria Group, National Government, Louisiana, Marketing, Oregon
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Mich. justice has financial edge over opponent
Associated Press WriterMichigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Clifford Taylor has a big financial advantage over his opponent heading into the November election. Taylor, a Republican-nominated incumbent, has raised more than $1.5 million this year -- 10 times as much as the...Tags: Campaign Finance, Michigan, Republican National Conventions, Democratic Party, Judges
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Supreme Court denies Abu-Jamal's plea for new trial in killing of Philadelphia police officer
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal for a new trial for death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal, convicted in the 1981 killing of a Philadelphia police officer. The justices did not comment on their action Monday, which leaves in place...Tags: Trials, Court Administration, Police, Justice System, Murder
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Citi, Wells, Wachovia halt litigation amid Fed talks
The Associated PressWachovia, Citigroup and Wells Fargo today agreed to a standstill of all formal litigation activity -- a sign that the banks and the Federal Reserve are working feverishly to reach an agreement over the fate of Wachovia. The standstill agreement will...Tags: Wachovia Corp., Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Federal Reserve, Mecklenburg County, New York
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Supreme Court won't stop 'choose life' license plate in Arizona
WASHINGTON (AP) _ An anti-abortion group has won its long legal fight to force Arizona to issue "choose life" license plates, after the Supreme Court declined to take the case. The justices, without comment Monday, left in place an appeals court ruling...Tags: Court Administration, Justice System, Arizona
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Appeals court rejects Visteon shareholder lawsuit
Visteon Corp. shareholders aren't getting any relief from a federal appeals court. A three-judge panel has affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit against the auto-parts maker. Shareholders who saw Visteon's stock plunge over five years had accused...Tags: Court Administration, Justice System, Ford Motor Co., Visteon Corporation
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Citigroup sues Wachovia, Wells Fargo for $60 billion
From the Associated PressNEW YORK -- Citigroup has filed a complaint in New York Supreme Court against Wachovia, Wells Fargo and the directors of both companies seeking more than $60 billion in damages for interfering with the bank's planned takeover of Wachovia's banking...Tags: Wachovia Corp., Federal Reserve, New York, Citigroup Incorporated
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US Supreme Court refuses hearing for former Florida professor once charged in terror case
McLEAN, Va. (AP) _ The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from a former Florida professor once accused of being a top Palestinian terrorist. The high court's decision Monday means that Sami Al-Arian, who once taught at the University of...Tags: Trials, Terrorism, Court Administration, Justice System, University of South Florida
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Bush urges Senate to confirm his nominees for federal judge vacancies in critical Ohio
CINCINNATI (AP) _ President Bush reminded Americans Monday that his eight years of appointing conservative judges will affect the nation for decades, hoping to secure his legacy but also help fire up Republicans in must-win Ohio a month before the...Tags: National Government, Ohio, George Bush, The White House, Polls
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McCain, Obama pledge money from Washington to fight crime, promise new study panel
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Both presidential candidates are promising federal dollars to help local governments fight crime and a review panel to examine the nation's crime-fighting priorities. Democrat Barack Obama would increase federal spending on programs...Tags: Juvenile Delinquency, Barack Obama, Demographics, Migration, Terrorism
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Show host Dick Cavett to sell Montauk estate
rick.brand@newsday.comComedian and talk show host Dick Cavett is selling the bulk of his Montauk estate -- 76.8 acres including 1,000 feet oceanfront and towering 60-foot high bluffs -- to state and local governments for $18 million. "It's a kingdom lot, a trophy lot," said...Tags: Suffolk County (New York), East Hampton, Charity, Long Island, East Hampton
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Supreme Court opens new term by considering limits on lawsuits against 'light cigarettes
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The Supreme Court picked up Monday where it left off last term, signaling support for efforts to block lawsuits against tobacco companies over deceptive marketing of "light" cigarettes. The first day of the court's new term, which is...Tags: Altria Group, Court Administration, Justice System, Maine, Advertising
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