State attorneys challenge Pennsylvania licensing quotas
In Harrisburg, two leading attorneys accuse the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs of enforcing a quota system to justify its budget, claiming prosecutions of trivial offenses by barbers and others. They say the move harmed small businesses and led to firings after complaints. State officials declined comment.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Don Bailey
Jeffrey Brown
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
Bureau
Bunty
Joe Gardner
B.D
Brown
Judge dismisses Canada tobacco suit against RJR in U S court
A federal judge in Syracuse threw out Canada's $1 billion case against R J Reynolds and related firms under U S racketeering law. The decision cited the 18th century Revenue Rule, suggesting a higher court may review its validity. Canada may appeal or pursue the matter in Canada.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Canada
R.J. Reynolds
United States
McAvoy
Gard
RJR
St. Regis Mohawk
Canada- New York
Tobacco Company
Colombia
Ecuador
Philip Morris Cos
New York
Florida
Philip Morris
New Hampshire Supreme Court crisis debate stalls impeachment
House Judiciary Committee members voted not to recommend impeachment for two justices under scrutiny in a state court ethics probe. The panel warned months of inquiry had damaged reputations while weighing articles against Chief Justice David Brock and Justice John Broderick amid allegations tied to former Justice Stephen Thayer.
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Supreme Court
House Judiciary Committee
James Craig
Stephen Thayer
Thayer
David Brock
Philip McLaughlin
Brock
New Hampshire
Sherman Horton
John Broderick
Horton
Justice Horton
Andrew Peterson
Broderick
State Supreme Court
Concord
N.H
Governor Signs Dorm Sprinkler Bill Following Dorm Fire
Governor Christie Whitman visited the dorm fire site in South Orange New Jersey after a deadly blaze injured students and killed at least one. Experts say automatic sprinklers could have suppressed the Jan. 19 dorm blaze and saved lives.
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South Orange
N.J
Christie Whitman
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