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Federal court upholds California water transfer
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2014/05/20 12:03
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A federal appeals court says environmental reviews were properly done on the nation's largest farm-to-city water transfer, the latest ruling to uphold a 2003 agreement on how California agencies divide that state's share of Colorado River water.
A three- judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that federal authorities properly considered how the transfer from Imperial County to San Diego would affect the Salton Sea, California's largest lake. The shrinking lake relies on water runoff from Imperial Valley farms.
The ruling upholds a decision by U.S. District Judge Anthony Battaglia in San Diego. Imperial County and the Imperial County Air Pollution Control sued in 2009, alleging violations of the National Environmental Policy Act. |
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Rita White - Canton Criminal Lawyer Services
Attorney News |
2014/05/20 12:03
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Our criminal defense lawyers handle all types of criminal law cases, including but not limited to:
Drug crimes
Violent crimes
Sex crimes
White collar crimes
Juvenile crimes
DUI
Whether you're facing a traffic infraction or federal crime arrest, we are prepared to litigate your case. Our attorneys will serve and offer you ongoing support. You will receive a fair trial and your defense will be presented as strongly as possible. Our legal team will do all of the following to ensure your fair trial:
Carefully investigate your case to uncover evidence
Interview all parties involved, including police
Bring in witnesses, when appropriate, to testify on your behalf
Present you with defense options to help you combat your charges
Negotiate with prosecutors to have your charges or sentence reduced, if possible
If you've been recently charged with a crime, turn to the Law Office of Rita O. White for your Canton Criminal Lawyer Service needs. |
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Arkansas court says judge went too far on voter ID
Headline Legal News |
2014/05/16 15:07
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The Arkansas Supreme Court tossed out a judge's ruling striking down the state's voter ID law on Wednesday, but stopped short of ruling on the constitutionality of the measure.
In a 5-2 ruling, justices vacated a Pulaski County judge's decision that the law violates Arkansas' constitution. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox had struck down the law in a case that had focused on how absentee ballots are handled under the law, but justices stayed his ruling while they considered an appeal.
Fox also has ruled the law unconstitutional in a separate case but said he wouldn't block its enforcement during this month's primary. That ruling is being appealed to the high court.
Justices said Fox didn't have the authority to strike down the law in the case focusing on absentee ballots. They noted that there was no request before Fox in the case to strike down the law. |
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Fred Meissner - Phoenix, Arizona Tax Lawyer Services
Attorney News |
2014/05/16 15:07
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With our extensive experience, we help private company clients and small businesses determine the structure of their new enterprise in a way that allows them to achieve their goal while reducing costs and minimizing tax burden. We counsel and form the following:
- Incorporating business entities
- Corporation-shareholder transactions (including dividends and redemptions)
- Employment and deferred compensatory arrangements (including stock options, severance plans and equity incentive arrangements)
- Tax favorable alternatives for entity liquidation and dissolution
We also provide tax planning services and advise on certain tax aspects, including but not limited to:
- Taxable and tax-free reorganizations
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Corporate divisional transactions (including spin-offs and split-ups of corporate lines of businesses or assets)
- Real estate transactions
- Bankruptcy and insolvency workouts for financially-troubled businesses
- Tax-oriented limited partnership or LLC offerings
- Litigation settlement awards
We charge reasonable fees and offer free initial consultations.Contact the Law Offices of Frederick W. Meissner for all your tax service needs. |
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Court: Red Bulls must pay $2.8M in property tax
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2014/05/13 12:15
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A New Jersey appeals court ruled Monday that the state's Major League Soccer franchise is liable for nearly $3 million in property taxes to the town of Harrison.
The New York Red Bulls have played at Red Bull Arena in Harrison since 2010. During that time, the town billed the team for about $1.5 million for the 2010 tax year and about $1.3 million for 2011, according to court documents.
The team has paid the taxes, according to a team spokesman, but had filed a lawsuit to have them reimbursed.
In the lawsuit, the Red Bulls claimed they are exempt from paying taxes under state law because the property and stadium are devoted to "an essential public purpose."
The Red Bulls have the rights to all revenues from the stadium including naming rights, while the town and the Harrison Redevelopment Agency are allowed to use the stadium for events such as high school or college sports championships or public ceremonies.
Monday's appellate ruling held that while those other uses benefit the public, they are subordinate to the Red Bulls' uses of the stadium and therefore don't qualify the stadium for exemption under state law. |
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