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$1 trillion time bomb posts a phony profit
The Federal Home Loan Banks are a frequently overlooked band of government-chartered cooperatives whose name screams systemic risk with every word. Federal means Uncle Sam. Homes are a declining asset. A loan is money out the door. And banks are the things that get taxpayer bailouts when they're too big to fail and enough of their loans go bad.
Judge: Johnson ineligible to be on ballot
A state administrative law judge Monday ruled that Clarence Johnson, right photo, the lawyer running to unseat Fulton County Superior Court Judge D. Todd Markle, is ineligible to run because Johnson owes back taxes. Administrative law judge Michael Malihi, left, can be overruled by the secretary of state.Obama asks lawmakers to back stimulus bill
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats sought to ease Republican complaints about a massive economic stimulus plan Friday, meeting with GOP leaders in the White House and promising to consider some of their recommendations.Many Republican lawmakers say the $825 billion package is too costly, and that too much of the spending is for long-range projects that will not stimulate the economy quickly.Court fight over Jackson's children looms
LOS ANGELES AP - Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine, is taking care of the singer's three children and the family will go to court Monday in part to protect her rights to custody, the family's spokesman said Monday.Londell McMillan, the Jacksons' attorney, said the family hasn't heard from Deborah Rowe, the mother of Jackson's two oldest children, about custody.If Delta is grounded, AirTran faces temptation
By Aisha I. Jefferson, Staff ReporterAirTran Airways' Kevin Healy won't comment on Delta Air Lines' troubles, but he can't hide how he views the situation."In 1999, most people expected AirTran to fail and believed there was no way we could compete with Delta's hub," says Healy, AirTran's vice president of planning.Siegelman, Scrushy seek new trial, cite juror e-mails about case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. AP - Jurors who convicted former Gov. Don Siegelman and ex-HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy discussed the case in e-mails before reaching a verdict, violating the judge's instructions, defense attorneys said in a motion Monday seeking a new trial.The motion cited a sworn statement from a juror, who was not identified, and copies of e-mails that attorneys said they received by mail.Making Partner: It's different now
Making partner in the 21st century is difficult and, as the newest class attests, it appears unlikely that achieving this milestone will get any easier in years to come.The newly promoted in Atlanta have navigated a minefield during their careers, including changes brought on by the Information Age, the entrance of new and younger generations, law firm globalization and a recession.
Appeals Panel OKs Dismissal Of Dormant Smith Gambrell Case
An appeals court panel has upheld the dismissal of a long-running malpractice suit against Atlanta law firm Smith, Gambrell & Russell on the ground that the case lay dormant in Fulton County State Court for more than five years.Trending Stories
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