| Lawsuit: AKA chief received $500K since June In the weeks since an explosive lawsuit was filed against the leadership of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the nation’s oldest black sorority, the organization’s embattled president, Barbara McKinzie, allegedly received nearly $500,000 in checks from the sorority’s general funds, according to an attorney for the members seeking to depose the current leadership. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Bar association wades into divorce law spat The Boston Bar Association drew heavy criticism this week after throwing its support behind one of two dueling alimony reform bills currently up for debate in the state Legislature. bizjournals.com |
Bruno Trial: Union official testifies about $100K state grant A union chapter in South Glens Falls, N.Y., received a $100,000 state grant in the same time period it hired an investment firm that employed ex-state Sen. Joseph L. Bruno. bizjournals.com |
French publishers toast triumph over Google Gallic publishers hailed an historic victory over Google yesterday after a Paris court ruled that the internet giant had breached copyright by making hundreds of book extracts available online. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |
Court of Public Protection should be opened to media, top judge says One of Britain’s most secret courts is set to be opened up to the media in a move that could boost public confidence after widespread criticism of its workings. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |