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    May

Hatched and Wild Salmon: A Bad Mix?

Scientists have found evidence in the past of genetic problems with hatched salmon, including lowered genetic diversity and a diminished ability to thrive in the wild. But a collection of 23 studies published this week in a special issue of the journal Environmental Biology of Fishes presents. More: Hatched and Wild Salmon: A Bad Mix?

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  • 16
    May

Attorneys’ Fees Not Available In Meal and Rest Break Claims

The California Supreme Court ruled that the winning party in meal and rest break cases cannot recover attorneys’ fees. In a unanimous decision in... Continue reading here: Attorneys’ Fees Not Available In Meal and Rest Break Claims

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  • 16
    May

Stay Legal, Don’t Make Ad Fine Print Too Small

It's no secret that business owners like to bury important terms and details in fine print and obscure locations. They do it in print ads, on television and on the Internet. It's a common practice. But in some situations, using fine print is deceptive advertising. Federal Trade Commission rules require all significant conditions and limitations to be clearly...

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  • 16
    May

California – Del Norte County District Attorney faces possible disbarment

By JASON DEAREN Associated Press – 05/15/2012 11:29:22 AM PDT The district attorney of a remote Northern California county is facing possible disbarment after officials said he violated rules of professional conduct, including that he took ... Original post: California – Del Norte County District Attorney faces possible disbarment

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  • 16
    May

Under Dr. Deer, Wis. Hoping to Regain Hunter Trust

Under Dr. Deer, Wis. Hoping to Regain Hunter Trust Go here to see the original: Under Dr. Deer, Wis. Hoping to Regain Hunter Trust

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  • 15
    May

Federal Court Finds NLRB’s New Election Rule Invalid

A federal court for the District of Columbia ruled yesterday that the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new election rule is invalid. The court... Read more from the original source: Federal Court Finds NLRB’s New Election Rule Invalid

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  • 15
    May

Church Sues Ex-Members for Defamation on Blog

Thou shall not post bad reviews of your church online -- unless you want to face the wrath of a vengeful lawsuit. That's what an Oregon pastor seems to be saying, as he's filed a $500,000 defamation lawsuit against four former church members who badmouthed his church on a blog, Portland's KGW-TV reports. But the accused defamers are...

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  • 15
    May

Boss Can Limit Employee’s Pieces of Flair: 2nd Cir. Rules

No, you haven't stepped into the world of Office Space. But we are going to talk employee flair . A few years back, employees at a Manhattan Starbucks filed a complaint against the company with the National Labor Relations Board over its flair policy. Employees, who were trying to unionize, were only permitted to wear one pro-union button...

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  • 15
    May

“Collateral damage.” How the DEA defines your business, your freedom, and your life

Classical Values – MAY 8, 2012 11:18 PM – AUTHOR: ERIC In a story that would be touching in the ordinary context, an 88 year old man and his 85 year old girlfriend built a portable ... Originally posted here: “Collateral damage.” How the DEA defines your business, your freedom, and your life

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  • 15
    May

California – Lawsuit seeks to keep death penalty off ballot

The San Francisco Chronicle – Monday, May 14, 2012 (05-14) 17:32 PDT San Francisco, CA (AP) — A victims’ rights group is seeking to remove from the November ballot a measure that would abolish the death ... Visit link: California – Lawsuit seeks to keep death penalty off ballot

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