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Fla. man pleads guilty to rhino horn trafficking
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2014/07/07 15:08
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A South Florida man has pleaded guilty to illegally trafficking in the horns of the black rhinoceros in violation of the Endangered Species Act.
A federal judge is scheduled in September to sentence 76-year-old Gene Harris of Miami following his guilty plea this week. Harris could get up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
According to court records, Harris sold a variety of wildlife products, including taxidermy mounts. In 2011, he arranged for a customer in California to buy two black rhinoceros horns from a seller in Phoenix, Arizona, for $60,000.
Court documents show Harris was paid a $10,000 finder's fee.
Black rhinoceros horns are prized commodities in many Asian countries, where they are turned into ornamental carvings and other items.
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Price, Waicukauski, & Riley, LLC - Indiana Class Action Attorneys Services
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2014/06/30 16:56
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The experienced trial attorneys at Price, Waicukauski, & Riley, LLC represent victims of wrongful conduct and negligence. Through the legal process, we are committed to right wrongs for individuals and commercial clients alike. We are located in Indianapolis, but we represent clients throughout Indiana and nationally. Our attorneys have extensive experience in trials and have had success in achieving full and fair compensation for our client's losses. We've represented thousands of clients in all types of legal matters, including but not limited to the areas below:
Class Actions
Business Litigation
Pharmaceutical Drug Litigation
Personal Injury
Product Liability
Medical Malpractice
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Defamation
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We understand the anxiety that comes with any litigation, so we welcome and strive for honest and regular communiacation with our clients. You will be well-informed to make decisions that are in your best interest. Most of our cases are taken on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you will only pay if the case is won.
If you're in need of our experienced Indiana Class Action Attorneys, contact us today for a free consultation. |
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High court poised to decide birth-control dispute
Legal News |
2014/06/30 16:56
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The Supreme Court is poised to deliver its verdict in a case that weighs the religious rights of employers and the right of women to the birth control of their choice. The court meets for a final time Monday to release decisions in its two remaining cases before the justices take off for the summer. The cases involve birth control coverage under President Barack Obama's health law and fees paid to labor unions representing government employees by workers who object to being affiliated with a union. Two years after Chief Justice John Roberts cast the pivotal vote that saved the health care law in the midst of Obama's campaign for re-election, the justices are considering a sliver of the law. Employers must cover contraception for women at no extra charge among a range of preventive benefits in employee health plans. Dozens of companies, including the Oklahoma City-based arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby, claim religious objections to covering some or all contraceptives. |
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Court rejects challenge to US-Canada bridge plan
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2014/06/23 14:23
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An appeals court has upheld a federal agency's selection of a Detroit neighborhood as the location for a new U.S.-Canada bridge.
The court affirmed the decision of a Detroit federal judge, who rejected a lawsuit by community groups and owners of the private Ambassador Bridge.
They oppose the Federal Highway Administration's choice of the Delray neighborhood for the bridge crossing, contending it violates principles of environmental justice. But the appeals court said Friday that the agency followed a "lengthy, reasoned process."
Earlier this month, the U.S. Coast Guard granted a permit to construct the publicly owned bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
Canadian officials say it could take at least a decade to finish the project.
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