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Fresno union official arrested for embezzlement

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Published on 12/20/2012 - 4:48 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

The former secretary-treasurer of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1027 in Fresno was arraigned before a U.S. Magistrate.A former Fresno union official was arrested Thursday morning on charges of embezzlement from the union, access device fraud and submitting false financial reports to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Walmart gives $25K to Clovis immigration clinic

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Published on 12/05/2012 - 11:18 am
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San Joaquin College of Law in Clovis houses the New American Legal ClinicAn immigration clinic housed in the San Joaquin College of Law in Clovis received a boost with a grant of $25,000 from the Walmart Foundation.

Court won't get into fight over grape patents

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Published on 11/26/2012 - 11:46 am
Written by Associated Press

Sweet Scarlet table grapes(AP) — The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from a California table grape organization over a lawsuit seeking to invalidate several government table grape patents.

Egg farmers sue over Prop. 2 in Fresno

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Published on 11/19/2012 - 11:49 am
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California egg farmers are seeking clarity as to the size of enclosures required by Proposition 2With little more than a year left before a law goes into effect requiring larger hen enclosures, the Association of California Eggs Farmers filed suit in Fresno County Superior Court Friday hoping to get some clarity on the 2008 voter-passed proposition.

Madera surgeon wins $3.3M suit against state

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Published on 11/12/2012 - 12:33 pm
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A surgeon who provided surgical services at two Chowchilla women's prisons was awarded $3.3 million in his lawsuit against California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Fresno court seeking temporary judges

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Published on 10/12/2012 - 2:11 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Fresno County Superior CourtWith larger caseloads following the recent closure of seven rural branch courts, the Fresno Superior Court is now seeking to expand its temporary judge program.

Tulare Co. attorney Phil Cline to retire

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Published on 10/08/2012 - 1:57 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Tulare County District Attorney Phil ClineAfter 20 years on the job, Tulare County District Attorney Phi Cline announced that he will retire.

Fresno law firm opens office in Visalia

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Published on 09/21/2012 - 12:56 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Fresno law firm Fishman, Larsen, Goldring and Zeitler opens new Visalia officeFresno law firm Fishman, Larsen, Goldring and Zeitler announced that it's expanding with a new location in Visalia.

Ruiz Foods embezzler sentenced

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Published on 08/06/2012 - 2:12 pm
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A former Ruiz Foods employee was convicted of embezzling about $448,366 from the Dinuba company.A former employee of Ruiz Foods was sentenced today for embezzling the Dinuba-based company.

Running Horse developer pleads guilty in fraud

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Published on 07/26/2012 - 2:40 pm
Written by Associated Press

Developer Thomas O'Meara pleads guilty to fraud and money laundering.(AP) — A California man has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he defrauded investors out of $16 million in a Fresno golf course and housing project.