7th Circuit uses ‘wholistic’ reading of statutes to define scope of alternative fuel tax credit
After a “wholistic” reading of the statutory text about an alternative fuel tax credit, the Seventh Circuit has ruled that a Wisconsin-based fuel producer may not receive tax refunds for its gasoline-butane fuel mixture. The court released its decision in U.S. Venture, Inc. v. United States of America on Tuesday. The lawsuit was over the scope of a […]
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Walker to decide between 4 former judges for elections board slot
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LEGAL CENTS: Virtual law becoming a legal reality
Clients can deal with legal questions on their schedules, from their homes or businesses. Attorneys save a lot of money in bypassing the bricks-and-mortar office, and they can pass the savings on to clients.
Walker appoints seven to Judicial Selection Advisory Committee
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