Former congressman Bob Barr is giving a lesson on the Commerce Clause, as it applies to the Michael Vick dogfighting case. In case you didn't know, the Commerce Clause aka "interstate commerce" is how the federal government can pass civil rights laws as well.
The D.C. Court of Appeals threw out a rule allowing long-haul truckers to drive up to 11 hours straight. The decision takes effect September 14. The limit had been 10 hours. View the ruling at Public Citizen.
The Transportation Security Administration is allowing airline passengers to carry-on disposable and refillable butane lighters and allowing passengers to carry-on breast milk, in excess of the 3 ounce limit on liquids.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has begun an investigation into Beazer Homes. The Federal Bureau of Investigation was already conducting an investigation against the homebuilding giant.
Albany acquarium RiverQuarim was allocated $300,000 from the Albany City Council to help support the financially strapped attraction. Dougherty County previously allocated $250,000 for the attraction.
Facebook is being sued by ConnectU who says that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg committed fraud, copyright infringement and misappropriated trade secrets. Facebook has filed a motion to dismiss. A hearing is scheduled for today.
Teresa Smith, former director of Augusta's engineering department, has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court alleging her firing was racially motivated.
Georgia State University is expanding the MBA program to include a specialization in Hotel Real Estate.
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