Under previous law, a several months would often go by before a case was heard and penalties imposed.

That means, the company said, the city can stop future applications, but not ones already submitted under the previous law.

It was held under the previous law that a police officer could be the 'other' person.

The previous law did not define what was meant by "similar" cases.

Under previous law, it had to be confirmed every two years.

The previous law permitted an abortion if the mother's life was in danger.

It should be pointed out that the previous law probably covered most of the acts.

Under previous law, cities were not allowed to regulate prices.

That is nearly 50 percent more than what would have been spent under previous law.

Under the previous law, landlords had 60 days to respond.