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Local broadcasters try to block EchoStar

Staff Writer — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:13:46 GMT

An article from today's Denver Post reports that local broadcasters in Colorado filed a motion to block EchoStar Communications' last-minute effort to circumvent a court ruling and continue to provide more than 900,000 DISH network customers with its distant-network signals. This is part of a seven-year legal battle in this copyright law case, the story says.

Apparently today is the deadline for EchoStar to shut off its service after a U.S. district court ruling in October 2006. EchoStar is trying to get around it by the following loophole, explained by the company's general counsel:

EchoStar general counsel David Moskowitz said Thursday that National Programming Services will lease a transponder, or a portion of a satellite, from EchoStar to provide distant-network stations. Customers must order the service directly from NPS and are billed separately.
"We asked the court to confirm that the arrangement with NPS is entirely appropriate," he said. "We're confident it's permitted by law."

The National Association of Broadcasters sees it differently:

"EchoStar demonstrates again its arrogant and flagrant contempt for the rule of law," said Dennis Wharton, a a National Association of Broadcasters spokesman. "We're hopeful the courts recognize this latest stunt for what it is: a serial copyright abuser's refusal to comply with numerous court verdicts and federal statutes that preserve the enduring value of local broadcasting."

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

New County Judge Sworn In

Staff Writer — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 09:37:47 GMT

Gretchen Larson, a senior trail deputy district attorney with the Mesa County District Attorney's Office, is Mesa County's newest county court judge. Mesa County population is approximately 120,000 with people spread across 15 different cities including Grand Junction, Fruita and Palisade. Due to a 350% increase in the number of cases filed in Mesa County since 1972, legislators approved the appointment of an additional county judge in Mesa, County. She will join Judge Art Smith and Craig Henderson with more than 16,000 that come before the Mesa County Court each year with issues ranging from traffic violations, domestic violence and drugs.

Getchen Larson most recently worked as a senior trail deputy district attorney. She is experienced in a broad range of legal issues and is very familiar with felony prosecution. She as had previous experience with the Garfield County District Attorney's Office, Colorado Legal Services and a private firm. She received her bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University and her law degree from the University of Colorado.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

PERA solution promises to be elusive

Staff Writer — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:51:14 GMT

The Denver Post reports that Various factions of the state's largest pension plan discover that common ground is hard to find at Monday's meeting. Finding a compromise on reforms to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association could prove a tougher battle than he first imagined, state Rep. Bernie Buescher, D-Grand Junction, said Monday.

There were some good discussions and some guarded discussions, he said. Nobody came up with a magic solution.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Proposed Liquor Store Sparks Heated Debate

Staff Writer — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 21:06:35 GMT

In spite of bitter and emotional opposition from residents of Palisade, the town's Trustees voted in favor of allowing a new liquor store near Taylor Elementary School.

Here's an excerpt from the article:

Trustee Hanna addressed parents who were concerned about children walking through the liquor store parking lot as they walk home from school.
Kids "should not be lingering without adult supervision," Hanna said.
The Woods wouldn't do anything to intentionally harm anyone, said Trustee Harkreader.
Still, "I think I see the potential for the perfect storm," Harkreader said. There's the school, the liquor store, vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic.
"All these factors could lead to traumatic injury or death to a child," Harkreader said.

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Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Albertsons will be Albertsons

Staff Writer — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 23:23:37 GMT

A New York City investor group has acquired all Albertsons stores in the Rocky Mountains, the Southwest, Florida, northern California and in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The stores, including the three Albertsons in Grand Junction area, will be operated under the Albertsons name on an ongoing basis.

Cerberus Capital Management, based in New York City, leads the investor group which includes Supervalu, Inc. and CVS Corporation; the sale is expected to close in mid-2006. Cerberus is an investment group that "looks for undervalued assets and helps them grow" according to Richard Auletta. Cerberus investors include Kimco Realty Corp., Lubert-Adler Partners and Klaff Realty.

Benefits plans and programs are to be maintained for employees.

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Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer