Houser granted emergency bankruptcy hearing

A former Rome nursing home operator says his decision to file for bankruptcy in the middle of his civil trial had nothing to do with wanting to halt proceedings.

Brian Bolduc: Facebook the Nation

September 2, 2010 4:00 A.M. Facebook the Nation Justin Amash shows Republicans how to use Facebook.

Diet drug Meridia raises heart attack, stroke risk

A company-sponsored study found that the weight-loss drug Meridia raised heart attack and stroke risk in patients with pre-existing heart disease, according to a report out today.

Clarkstown schools hired students without work papers; fined $4,500

The state Department of Labor has fined the Clarkstown school district $4,500 for employing student workers without work permits and for ignoring some record-keeping requirements in such hirings.

ICAC finds lawyer engaged in corrupt conduct

THE Independent Commission Against Corruption has found that NSW Maritime's most senior lawyer engaged in corrupt conduct that included forging documents, cheating on her tax and lying repeatedly about a private conveyancing business she ran from her taxpayer-funded office.

Domestic Workers Rejoice in Newly Won Rights in NYC

Amid the tremendous emotion and heartfelt celebration of over 200 people at Harlem's Dwyer Cultural Center Tuesday, Gov.

Council meets OEPA mandate

City Council members unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday that will see a permanent sewer monitoring system installed.

OSHA: Houston company faces 83 alleged citations

A Houston company faces more than $1.2 million in proposed fines for allegedly failing to record and improperly recording work-related injuries and illnesses.

Ala. Firm Cited, Fined for Safety Violations

Federal officials have leveled a $3 million fine and dozens of safety and health citations against Whitesell Corp.

SEC Examines 'Flash Crash' for Possible Robo-Trader Hanky Panky

Mere days after a computer programmer alerted authorities to potential foul play in the May 6 "flash crash," the Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into whether high-speed trading tactics were used to manipulate the market, The Wall Street Journal reports .

Brokerage, ex-manager still sparring

Oppenheimer & Co. warned its former Boston office manager and his lawyer in an e-mail not to give documents relating to the Wall Street brokerage to federal regulators.

SEC Drops Moody's Probe, Warns On Overseas Ratings Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned credit rating agencies that the recently passed financial reforms in the Dodd-Frank Act allows the regulator to pursue fraud cases overseas if it could harm the U.S., according to Financial Times .