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TexasTowelie's JournalPennsylvania News - 6/9/2016
Lawyers in civil suit over building collapse seek to move trial out of PhillyRendell, after testifying at Fattah trial: Federal prosecutors don't get it
Ex-Philly stockbroker admits defrauding olive-oil investors of about $3M
It's the law: Wine to be sold in Pa. grocery stores
Philadelphia council gives initial approval to a 1.5-cent beverage tax
Priests, parishes target Pa. legislators who backed sex-abuse bill
Cosby lawyers make new bid to dismiss case
Hooters aims to cut ties with partner over poor conditions
$300M plan: Mercersburg Academy aims to break prep-school stereotype
Shell ethane cracker plant in Beaver County to provide 600 jobs when it opens
Clinton will return to Pittsburgh June 14
AG Kane's administration hit with discrimination complaint from twin sister
New Pittsburgh schools leader caught plagiarizing
Shale gas drilling rules near passage in Pa. Legislature
Payday loan rules could be trouble for Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley FedEx Ground terminal to be company's largest in U.S., VP says
Judge approves $50M settlement to dairy farmers; Some Lancaster dairymen are opting out
Rally in Harrisburg seeks increase in state Medicaid funding
New Jersey News - 6/9/2016
N.J. college broke law with $250,000 table, state saysN.J. Supreme Court to rule in big public worker pension case
'Very good news' for taxpayers: Port Authority to pay $12M more
Paterson mayor says he will intervene to try to revive $129M hotel plan
Doctor gets prison term for taking $100K in bribes, Bieber tickets from N.J. blood lab
One more hiccup for Atlantic City booze law
Maryland News - 6/8/2016
With psychiatric beds full, mentally ill in Maryland are stuck in jailsJudge unseals defamation lawsuit against Mosby in Freddie Gray case
State health panel approves rate increase for hospitals
Ex-D.C. judge who filed $54 million lawsuit over lost pants faces possible discipline
A former D.C. administrative judge who in 2005 filed a $54 million lawsuit against a dry-cleaning business over a pair of missing pants, becoming a national symbol for frivolous litigation, could face disciplinary action by the D.C. Court of Appeals for alleged misconduct in the case.
Roy L. Pearson Jr., who for two years worked as an administrative judge with the District’s Office of Administrative Hearings, sued the owners of a Northeast Washington dry cleaner after he claimed the shop lost his trousers when he took them in for alterations. Pearson alleged fraud, claiming the cleaners did not honor the “satisfaction guarantee” sign that was displayed in their window.
Following a trial, a D.C. Superior Court judge ruled against Pearson. The case made national headlines and was used as a story line on the NBC show “Law and Order.”
On June 3, a three-person hearing committee for the D.C. Board on Professional Responsibility found Pearson committed two ethics violations of interfering with the administration of justice and presenting arguments not supported by facts or law. Sanctions recommended by the committee will be reviewed by the board, and ultimately the Court of Appeals. A final decision could take months.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/ex-dc-judge-who-filed-lawsuit-against-dry-cleaners-over-lost-pants-faces-ethics-charges/2016/06/08/6f315db8-2d98-11e6-9de3-6e6e7a14000c_story.html
Delaware News - 6/8/2016
Delaware Senate committee hears Uber-Lyft billIncome tax add proposed to fix water quality
Delaware counties fear state shifting tax burden
Push to revamp Delaware criminal code opposed by police, prosecutors
Delaware Electric Cooperative to build transformational statewide network
District of Columbia News - 6/8/2016
The 9-to-5 day could end for many feds as Metro repairs make flexible schedules the normD.C. lawmakers approve $15 minimum wage, joining New York, California
California News - 6/8/2016
Judge sentences California man to 12 years in terrorism caseTwo Democrats will face off for U.S. Senate in November
Clinton claims milestone as first female major-party nominee
Swedish grad students who pinned down Stanford sex offender
New high-end hotel is proposed for Disneyland
California sees surge in Chinese illegally crossing border from Mexico
State water board drops record $1.5-million drought fine
Hilton Hotels heir has 48 hours to surrender to begin serving 60-day jail term for drug use
Drugmakers pay $67 million to settle claims they exaggerated cancer drug's effectiveness
SpaceX aiming to launch its first reusable rocket in the fall
Steinberg wins Sacramento mayor’s race by wide margin
Kevin Faulconer wins second term as San Diego mayor
Former American River College teacher sentenced in fraud case
San Mateo County elections officials switch to paper ballots after electronic voting machine glitch
Orange County judge censured for having sex in chambers leads in courthouse race
California Prop. 50 passes, allows lawmakers to be suspended without pay for wrongdoing
Santa Ana says yes to incentives for luxury hotels
Guam News - 6/8/2016
Guam archbishop says he’s a victim, welcomes Vatican envoyGovGuam Short $10.7 Million In Revenues But BBMR Believes Surplus Still Possible
Medical pot supporters blast rules, regulations
Alaska News - 6/8/2016
Senate OKs Permanent Fund bill, saying Alaska needs to reduce dividends to save themGov. Walker says full deficit-reduction plan might not happen until next year
Fairbanks is shaping up to be the center of Alaska's marijuana industry
Lawyers spar over whether Alaska House can appeal in Medicaid expansion lawsuit
Top Alaska union official Beltrami to run against GOP state Sen. Cathy Giessel
Fish Factor: Legislature wreaks havoc with fisheries
Unions protest change in Alaska oil tanker escort contract
Lawmakers keep 'net operating loss' credit
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