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Amid Iranian tension, NYPD beefs up security at Israeli offices, city synagogues The Associated Press via The Washington Post Share    
A spokesman for the New York City police says it has heightened security around Israeli government offices and synagogues. Paul Browne said recently that there were no specific threats. He said the security measures were put in place as a precaution amid mounting tension with Iran over its nuclear advances. More
Apply for the Innovations in American Government Awards Harvard Share
Applications are now being accepted for the $100,000 Innovations in American Government Award. Offered by the Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, the Innovations Award is heralded as the nation's premier award for the public sector. It recognizes programs that demonstrate creative and effective government at its best. All units of government — federal, state, local, tribal and territorial — from all policy areas are eligible to apply for recognition. The top winner of the Innovations in American Government Award will receive a $100,000 grant to support replication and dissemination activities. Top finalists will also receive monetary grants. Applications and additional information for both initiatives are available at www.innovationsaward.harvard.edu. Lawyer: City/county could be liable for cemetery contamination Boulder Weekly Share
A Boulder, Colo., environmental attorney says the city of Boulder and/or Boulder County could be held liable if the historic Valmont Cemetery is contaminated as a result of the current remediation effort at the butte. More City claims it's not liable in Beaumont Christmas parade death Beaumont Enterprise Share
A city of Beaumont attorney is asking a Texas state judge to dismiss the city from a lawsuit filed by the parents of a 10-year-old girl who died after the 2008 Christmas parade. The city claims that under state law, it is immune from the lawsuit and that the plaintiffs have failed to establish that the court has jurisdiction over the case, according to a petition filed with the Jefferson County District Clerk. More
Iowa not starting down slippery slope of sledding litigation Business Insurance Share
Municipal risk managers in Iowa hoping for new protections against the litigious parents of sledding youngsters were rebuked recently, as a measure releasing cities of liability for injuries sustained on public property failed in the state legislature. More House resolution calls for end to 'invasive' TSA searches Deseret News Share
Could the Transportation Security Administration's "invasive" searches of passengers at the nation's airports lead to a further loss of personal liberties? That's the question that Rep. Ken Ivory, R-West Jordan, hopes to raise with a new resolution seeking both a stop to body scans and pat-downs by the federal agency and a Congressional investigation. More Creswell to fight FAA discrimination complaint KEZI-TV Share
The Creswell City Council passed a motion to fight a discrimination complaint filed with the Federal Aviation Administration. The complaint forced the Oregon city to reconsider its commitment to the municipal airport. That legal issue started in 2006 when the city banned skydivers from the airport, citing safety and liability issues. More Wisconsin city slated to settle crash lawsuit The Journal Times Share
Racine, Wis., is slated to soon settle a lawsuit for $220,000, which would basically wipe out its 2012 judgments and claims account. Earlier this year, Racine, Wis., resident Rebecca Turk sued the city and a city employee over an automobile incident that occurred on Dec. 20, 2007, reportedly causing "severe" personal injuries and damage, according to the complaint filed Jan. 14. More |
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