In a strongly worded order, San Francisco federal Judge Susan Illston has blocked a lawyer’s attempt to torpedo the special master overseeing a hotly contested fee fight. Illston dismissed plaintiffs lawyer Waukeen McCoy’s arguments that the special master, Edward Swanson, suffered from a conflict of interest and did not promptly …
Read More »Philips extends offer to acquire Genlyte (Louisville Courier-Journal)
Royal Philips Electronics has extended its offer to buy Louisville-based Genlyte for $95.50 per share until Jan. 16 because it hasn’t received all the necessary approvals. More: continued here
Read More »Prosecutor sees no criminal case in councilman's free $1 stamps – WDTN
WKYC-TV Prosecutor sees no criminal case in councilman's free $1 stampsWDTN, OH –7 hours agoAP – January 4, 2008 7:55 AM ET AKRON, Ohio (AP) – An Akron city councilman won't face criminal charges for furnishing stamps to help scores of voters in …Prosecutor clears Kilby in stamp giveaway caseAkron Beacon JournalSummit …
Read More »ESL Post Office employees and Harambee group deliver the goods (Belleville News-Democrat)
East St. Louis Post Office employees and members of the Belleville West Harambee group again joined forces to collect and deliver gifts to needy families during the Christmas season. More: continued here
Read More »ARCH ENEMY Launches eBay Store – Jan. 4, 2008 – Blabbermouth.net
ARCH ENEMY Launches eBay Store – Jan. 4, 2008Blabbermouth.net, NY –11 minutes agoSwedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have launched an official eBay store at this location. According to the band, "The store will feature original … More: continued here
Read More »Residents outraged over post office closure – Gazette & Herald
Residents outraged over post office closureGazette & Herald, UK –1 hour agoBy Nigel Kerton THERE was a first class turn out at a protest over the proposed closure of the London Road Post Office in Marlborough. …Last push to try to save post officeLutterworth MailPost Office protest tomorrowGazette & Heraldall 4 news …
Read More »Prosecutor sees no criminal case in councilman's free $1 stamps – New Philadelphia Times Reporter
Prosecutor sees no criminal case in councilman's free $1 stampsNew Philadelphia Times Reporter, OH –3 minutes agoAKRON, O. (AP) – An Akron city councilman won't face criminal charges for furnishing stamps to help scores of voters in his ward mail in absentee ballots. … More: continued here
Read More »Prosecutor sees no criminal case in councilman's free $1 stamps – WTOL
Prosecutor sees no criminal case in councilman's free $1 stampsWTOL, OH –10 minutes agoAP – January 4, 2008 7:55 AM ET AKRON, Ohio (AP) – An Akron city councilman won't face criminal charges for furnishing stamps to help scores of voters in … More: continued here
Read More »Public information campaign on how to handle refuse would make a … – Cumberland News
Public information campaign on how to handle refuse would make a …Cumberland News, UK –3 hours agoChief Inspector Julie McFee states police will pass on any information from the public to Royal Mail, which is leading the investigation. … More: continued here
Read More »CAMPAIGNERS fighting controversial post office closures in Glasgow … – Glasgow Evening Times
CAMPAIGNERS fighting controversial post office closures in Glasgow …Glasgow Evening Times, UK –2 hours agoHyndland Post Office in the West End of the city is understood to have been saved from the axe and an announcement is expected in days. … More: continued here
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