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Farner-Bocken Co.
1751 US Hwy 30E
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-3503
(712) 792-3513 Fax
http://www.farner-bocken.com/
Offices in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Dubuque, Sioux City, Ames, Fort Dodge and Council Bluffs |
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Elena Kagan confirmation could affect cases
Monday, June 14, 2010
By The Associated Press Associated Press 0
Published: June 14, 2010
WASHINGTON — It's a simple matter of math: Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court has complicated the government's effort to force the tobacco industry to cough up nearly $300 billion.
If confirmed by the Senate as a justice, Kagan would have to sit out high court review of the government's decade-old racketeering lawsuit against cigarette makers. That's because she already has taken sides as solicitor general, signing the Obama administration's Supreme Court brief in the case — an automatic disqualifier.Read More
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Tax Commission files rebuttal to Osage
Sunday, April 25, 2010
BY D. RAY TUTTLE
The Journal Record
TULSA – The Oklahoma Tax Commission told the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals to reject a “magic words” requirement from the Osage Nation and deny a rehearing of the tribe’s case against the state of Oklahoma.
The OTC filed its response on Friday to the Osage Nation’s request that the entire 11 members of the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals rehear the tribe’s case. The Osage sought the rehearing on April 2, following the court’s ruling in favor of the Tax Commission on March 5. Read More
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Court clerk: Osage chances for rehearing slim
Friday, April 16, 2010
BY D. RAY TUTTLE The Journal Record
TULSA – Chances are slim that the entire 11-member panel of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver will hear the Osage Tribe’s request for a rehearing, said Court Clerk Elisabeth Shumaker.
The Osage Nation on April 2 filed a motion for rehearing, continuing its appeal of a federal court decision that rejected the tribe’s attempt to exempt members who live and work in Osage County from state income taxes. Read More
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