SYDNEY—Australia’s corporate regulator has widened legal action against Rio Tinto Ltd. and two of the company’s former executives, pursuing allegations the mining giant was late in writing down a troubled African investment. Rio Tinto has come under scrutiny from officials in the U.S., U.K. and Australia over the handling of coal assets it purchased in Mozambique for about $4 billion in 2011, but which faced substantial writedowns and were later sold at just $50 million, a fraction of that price. ... … [Read more...] about Australia Broadens Legal Action Against Mining Titan Rio Tinto
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OUR OPINION: Woodbury County should avoid legal action on mental health
As we have said in this space before, we believe in the power of communication. When two sides disagree on something, we believe in give-and-take dialogue for the greater good.For that reason, we believe one more year of co-existence for Woodbury, Plymouth and Sioux counties as members of Sioux Rivers Regional Mental Health and Disability Services is, if necessary, possible.Uncomfortable, perhaps, but possible.If Woodbury County is unsuccessful in negotiations with the Iowa Department of Human Services to form its own region for delivery of mental health services for one year, we urge Woodbury, Plymouth and Sioux counties to accept continued Woodbury County membership in Sioux Rivers through June 30, 2019. The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors should not spend taxpayer money on legal action over the issue.That arrangement would end some of the uncertainty faced by individuals and families who need mental health services and allow time for Plymouth and Sioux counties to find a … [Read more...] about OUR OPINION: Woodbury County should avoid legal action on mental health
California Democrat threatens legal action over ‘fabricated voice mail’
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader PowerPost by David Weigel by David Weigel Email the author April 27 at 8:16 PM Email the author Left: Gil Cisneros; right: Andy Thorburn (AP) Two Democrats in a blue-trending California congressional district locked horns Friday over a short piece of audio — a voice mail that candidate Andy Thorburn claims candidate Gil Cisneros left on his wife’s phone. By the end of Friday, the dust-up had led to legal action, accusations of fraud and one candidate comparing the other to President Trump. The voice mail, first reported by the Intercept, is just a few seconds long. In it, a man identifies himself as Cisneros, a … [Read more...] about California Democrat threatens legal action over ‘fabricated voice mail’
Woodbury County pushes Iowa DHS to rethink mental health ruling; mulls legal action
SIOUX CITY -- The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors are trying to convince the Iowa Department of Human Services to change its earlier decision that forbids the county from leaving a three-county mental health region and delivering services on its own in the next budget year."We believe there is language in the DHS administration policy which allows us an exception and we are working with DHS to agree to allow it, still within their rules and regulations," Woodbury County Board of Supervisors Chairman Rocky De Witt told the Journal Thursday.De Witt warned the county could head to court if further negotiations prove unsuccessful."We are trying to avoid legal action,'' he said in a statement. "We feel that there is still an avenue within DHS and are working towards a solution in conjunction with DHS staff."Last week, Supervisor Jeremy Taylor acknowledged the county has retained outside legal counsel as its considers its options for the fiscal year that begins July 1.Two weeks ago, DHS … [Read more...] about Woodbury County pushes Iowa DHS to rethink mental health ruling; mulls legal action
L.A. city councilman wants legal action against Waze
By City News Service | PUBLISHED: April 17, 2018 at 5:30 pm | UPDATED: April 17, 2018 at 5:32 pm LOS ANGELES – The city should explore taking legal action against the traffic app Waze for the dangerous conditions it has allegedly created on some Los Angeles streets, City Councilman David Ryu said Tuesday. Ryu sent a letter to the City Attorney’s Office asking it to review possible legal action against the company, which is owned by Google. “Waze has upended our city’s traffic plans, residential neighborhoods and public safety for far too long,” Ryu said. “Their responses have been inadequate and their solutions non-existent. They say the crises of congestion they cause is the price for innovation — I say that’s a false choice.” Ryu’s letter said Waze-led rush-hour traffic has overrun the Sherman Oaks Hills neighborhood . One narrow street built for local use is sustaining 679 vehicles an hour, causing accidents and … [Read more...] about L.A. city councilman wants legal action against Waze