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Tentative October trial date set for John Edwards
Former U.S. senator and presidential candidate John Edwards learned that he could stand trial as early as October on charges he violated campaign finance laws to cover up an affair.
News Corp hires Brendan Sullivan
Sullivan is one of the most prominent corporate defense attorneys in the United States.
Oracle wants to question Google’s Larry Page
Oracle sued Google last year, claiming the Web search company’s Android mobile operating technology infringes upon Oracle’s Java patents.
Borders loses Najafi deal, may face liquidation
Borders, which has 11,000 employees, said that it will seek approval of modified bid procedures with a group of liquidators to keep the company alive.
NY man accused of killing, dismembering boy is ‘hearing voices’
Levi Aron pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and kidnapping. He will undergo a psychiatric evaluation and is on suicide watch.
U.S. lawmakers seek probes of News Corp
Senators believe News Corps may have violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The act prohibits payments intended to influence any act or decision of a foreign official.
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