1. And lawsuits by Princz had floundered under the weight of a Federal law prohibiting Americans from suing foreign governments. 2. Black members of the tribe sued the government this year, alleging they were denied money from a compensation fund because of their race. 3. -- Whether people or companies who oppose federal habitat protections can sue the government for violating pro-business provisions of an endangered species law. 4. A number of thrifts that were threatened or forced out of business by the policy change sued the government, alleging breach of contract. 5. A lawsuit stalled under the weight of a federal law prohibiting Americans from suing foreign governments. 6. A time limit on suing governments required McMichael to file her intent to sue by Monday, Delan said. 7. ACROSS got its special status by suing the government, which settled before going to trial. 8. After people started suggesting only sissies drink their weak beer, Coors sued the government to be allowed to list alcohol content. 9. But the court was sharply divided in another ruling that pitted law enforcement against civil liberties, making it harder for citizens to sue local governments for police brutality. 10. But this time, they assembled a team of lawyers and last year sued the government all the way to the long-neglected Supreme Court. |