Judge sets stage for trials over 9/11 illnesses, picks 12 responders to represent thousands

Judge sets stage for trials over 9/11 illnesses

NEW YORK – A federal judge has set the stage for the first civil trials over illnesses caused by ash and dust from the World Trade Center following the terrorist attack.
More than 9,000 people who played a role in the ground zero recovery operation have filed lawsuits against …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Judge sets stage for trials over 9/11 illnesses, picks 12 responders to represent thousands.

Pak Supreme Court gives ‘last chance’ to NAB to implement NRO verdicts
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has given “a last chance” to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman to file a progress report on the implementation of National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) verdicts.

On Friday, a three-member bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Chaudhry Ijaz Ahmed and Justice Ghulam Rabbani expressed displeasure …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pak Law Ministry looks determined to block NRO cases against Zardari
ISLAMABAD – Despite being warned by the Supreme Court about the implementation of the NRO verdict, the Pakistani Law Ministry looks determined to block the reopening of Swiss corruption cases against President Asif Zardari and others.

According to The News, NAB chairman is facing the wrath of the Supreme Court for not implementing the two-month-old NRO … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak Law Ministry looks determined to block NRO cases against Zardari.

Review finds no misconduct but cites Bush-era lawyers for poor judgment on interrogation memos

DOJ: No misconduct for Bush interrogation lawyers
WASHINGTON – Justice Department lawyers showed “poor judgment” but did not commit professional misconduct when they authorized CIA interrogators to use waterboarding and other harsh tactics at the height of the U.S. war on terrorism, an internal review released Friday found.
The decision closes the book …. Source article  : Review finds no misconduct but cites Bush-era lawyers for poor judgment on interrogation memos.

Judge rules Joe Jackson can receive some of son Michael Jackson’s medical files

Judge: Joe Jackson can get Jackson’s medical files

LOS ANGELES – A judge says Michael Jackson’s father can receive medical records related to his superstar son’s death.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff ruled Friday that Joe Jackson can receive his son’s medical records from the hospital where he died on June 25.
Jackson’s attorney, Brian Oxman, …. Read the original article  : Judge rules Joe Jackson can receive some of son Michael Jackson’s medical files.

Justice Department review reduces criticism of Bush-era lawyers on interrogation memos

Justice scales back criticism of Bush-era lawyers

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department has concluded Bush administration lawyers showed poor judgment – not professional misconduct – in writing memos authorizing harsh interrogation techniques.
The decision is described in documents sent to lawmakers, capping a two-year examination of the government attorneys who wrote memos that authorized tactics such as …. Original source  : Justice Department review reduces criticism of Bush-era lawyers on interrogation memos.

No arrogance while discharging duty, advises apex court
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court has advised those in power to ensure that there should be no trace of arrogance and vanity while discharging their official duty.

A bench of Justice Dalveer Bhandari and Justice A.K. Patnaik gave this counsel to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), while also rebuking it for dismissing one of …. Source  : No arrogance while discharging duty, advises apex court.

Mass. attorney general says federal marriage law should be declared unconstitutional

Mass. says federal marriage law unconstitutional

BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley says a federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman interferes with her state’s right to regulate the institution.
Coakley’s office filed a lawsuit in July challenging the federal Defense of Marriage Act. In papers filed late Thursday, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mass. attorney general says federal marriage law should be declared unconstitutional.

Blueline buses to continue in south Delhi: Court
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday gave another two-month breather to Blueline bus operators plying in south Delhi.

Justice S. Muralidhar asked the government to explain why no-show cause notice was issued for the buses which have valid permits, and directed the government to file reply by April 13.
Meanwhile, the interim order … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Blueline buses to continue in south Delhi: Court.

Former child labourers to spread awareness through theatre
NEW DELHI – When they enact a scene of a child suffering because of forced labour, they will be doing so based on their own experiences. Starting Saturday, a group of former child labourers will launch an awareness campaign on the issue through theatre.

Mukti Caravan, the theatre group, will go around the city performing and … Read more : Former child labourers to spread awareness through theatre.