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Bryant signs law limiting attorney general's power
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Tuesday signed a law limiting the attorney general's control of the state's legal business.

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:23:42 -0700

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Benihana Inc.
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of Benihana Inc. related to the proposed acquisition of the Company by Angelo, Gordon & Co.

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:59:00 -0700

Russian rights chief urges Putin to veto protest law
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin's human rights adviser said on Wednesday he will urge Russian President Vladimir Putin to veto a bill to increase fines for protesters deemed to have broken the law. The bill has been proposed by the dominant United Russia party to try to suppress protests against Putin's rule. It proposes raising fines to 1.5 million roubles ($48,000) for protest organizers and 1 ...

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:01:34 -0700

Law Firm Brower Piven Announces Investigation in Connection With Benihana Inc. Buyout
The law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty to current shareholders of Benihana Inc.    and other violations of state law by the board of directors of Benihana relating to the proposed buyout of the company by funds advised by Angelo, Gordon & Co.’s  Private Equity Group.

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:46:00 -0700

Call for convictions law change
The Scottish Law Commission says prosecutors should be able to use previous convictions as evidence in Scottish trials.

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:26:31 -0700