- Dismissal Of Million-Dollar Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Brisaki, LLC Regarding Yamaha Pow
Arizona-based Brisaki, LLC, formerly doing business as Awesome Buggies, has obtained a full dismissal of a million-dollar trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Q-Electric....... - Law Firm Charity Rock and Roll Benefit a Huge Success
The law firm of Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA (www.jgllaw.com) rang in its 40th anniversary with a long awaited charity gala on March 14, 2008 at the Greenbelt Marriott. - Fine Art Registry and Attorney Gail Christensen Provides Art Related Law Lectures to CLE 123 Inc.
Fine Art Registry is working with Arizona attorney and legal consultant, Gail Christensen to record a series of lectures on a variety of topics about art and the law. - Japanese Jury System and Law School Curriculum Dependant on U.S. Experience
Japan is about to embark on a major transformation in the way justice is arrived at in the courtroom by allowing juries to assist in deciding cases. - Law Firm Colson Hicks Eidson Files Class Action Lawsuit Against U.S. Sugar
A class action lawsuit was filed in Federal Court in West Palm Beach, Florida today by Colson Hicks Eidson on behalf of the employee shareholders and other shareholders of the U.S. Sugar Corporation.. - DataCert Workshop to Focus on Collaboration between Corporate Law Departments and Law Firms
DataCert, Inc., the leading provider of legal and IP spend and matter management solutions, announced that it will host an interactive discussion for corporate law departments and law firms on Thursday, Feb. 7 in New York City..... - Federal Judge Dismisses EFF's YouTube Lawsuit Against Paranormalist Uri Geller
Chief Judge, Vaughn R. Walker, of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed a lawsuit that the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed against Uri Geller. - Kansas Attorney General Six Served Subpoenas In Tiller Case
Kansas Attorney General Stephen Six (D) said Wednesday that his office was served with two subpoenas from a Sedgwick County, Kan., grand jury investigating abortion provider George Tiller, owner of Women's Health Care Services, the AP/Kansas City Star reports. Six said the office received the subpoenas Tuesday. - Pinal County Superior Court Takes Proactive Stance Toward Safety
The Pinal Co. Superior Court (PCSC) house is a relatively new building in Florence, however it recently underwent a bit of upgrading. - William Bray to Speak at Sports and Entertainment Law Conference
William Bray of The Bray Law Firm in Charlotte will speak at the 2nd Annual Sports & Entertainment Law Conference............ - Roni Deutch and the Nation's Largest Tax Resolution Law Firm Announce New Managing Attorneys
Roni Deutch (see Roni's Avvo.com profile) is taking further steps to improve the service her law firm provides to customers by promoting two new Managing Attorneys. - News From USW: Texas Supreme Court Decision on Remedy for Injured Contract Workers Rewards Negligen
News From USW: The Texas Supreme Court’s decision in Entergy v. Summers to limit contract workers to workers’ compensation benefits when they are injured at a plant they are visiting puts the burden of recovery on the workers and protects corporate wrongdoers....... - ALM’s Law.com and Law Technology News Launch Law Technology Now Podcast
ALM, a leading media company serving legal and business professionals, today announced the launch of Law Technology Now, a new monthly podcast that features interviews with leading industry experts, based on articles they have authored for Law Technology News magazine...... - U.S. Court of Appeals Ruling Affirms Regional General Permit for 48,150 Acres Owned by The St. Joe
The St. Joe Company (NYSE:JOE) today announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has affirmed a U.S. District Court ruling in favor of a Regional General Permit (RGP) issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in 2004....... - Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Washington Mutual, Citing ERISA
Washington Mutual (NYSE: WM) employees participating in the company’s 401(k) plan filed a class-action lawsuit against the company, its CEO, board members and all other fiduciaries, claiming the organization failed to adequately monitor the plan and advise participants........ - Pittsburgh Law Office of Alfred G. Yates Jr., PC Commences a Shareholder Class Action Suit Against
Notice is hereby given by the Law Office of Alfred G. Yates Jr., PC that it has filed a class action in the Southern District of New York on behalf of all those who purchased or otherwise acquired the securities of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (“Merrill” or the “Company”)...... - Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. Announces The Extension of The Class Period in A Class Action Suit
The law firm of Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. announces that a securities class action lawsuit was commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of VeriFone Holdings, Inc. (“VeriFone” or the “Company”) (NYSE:PAY) between September 1, 2006 through November 30, 2007, inclusive (the “Class Period”)..... - Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. Announces The Extension of The Class Period in A Class Action Suit
The law firm of Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. announces that a securities class action lawsuit was commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of VeriFone Holdings, Inc. (“VeriFone” or the “Company”) (NYSE:PAY) between September 1, 2006 through November 30, 2007, inclusive (the “Class Period”)..... - Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. Announces The Extension of The Class Period in A Class Action Suit
The law firm of Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. announces that a securities class action lawsuit was commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of VeriFone Holdings, Inc. (“VeriFone” or the “Company”) (NYSE:PAY) between September 1, 2006 through November 30, 2007, inclusive (the “Class Period”)..... - Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against VeriFone Holdings, Inc.
The law firm of Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. announces that a securities class action lawsuit was commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of VeriFone Holdings, Inc. (“VeriFone” or the “Company”) (NYSE:PAY) between March 1, 2007 through November 30, 2007, inclusive (the “Class Period”)... - Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against VeriFone Holdings, Inc.
The law firm of Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. announces that a securities class action lawsuit was commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of VeriFone Holdings, Inc. (“VeriFone” or the “Company”) (NYSE:PAY) between March 1, 2007 through November 30, 2007, inclusive (the “Class Period”)... - Court Rules On Post-Trial Motions In USA Truck Contract Dispute
USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAK) today announced that on December 4, 2007, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas entered its order addressing the parties’ post-trial motions in the lawsuit against us entitled All-Ways Logistics, Inc. v. USA Truck, Inc... - iBasis Provides Update on U.S. Federal Court Ruling on Universal Service Fund Contribution and Other
iBasis (NASDAQ: IBAS), the global VoIP company, today provided an update regarding a December 4, 2007 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (Court of Appeals) related to contributions to the Federal Universal Service Fund (USF) and the payment of other fees connected with iBasis’ Retail prepaid calling services........ - Manatt and Steefel Plan 2008 Combination
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, the national law and consulting firm, and Steefel, Levitt & Weiss, one of San Francisco's best known and most respected law firms, announced today an agreement in principle to combine the two firms. The transaction is expected to be completed by February 1, 2008. The combined firm will operate under the name of Manatt,....... - Laidlaw New Hampshire Renewable Energy Project Signs Energy Alliance with Fraser Papers
Laidlaw Berlin, LLC, an affiliate of Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc. (Ticker Symbol “LLEG”), and Fraser N.H. LLC (“Fraser”), an affiliate of Fraser Papers, Inc. (Ticker Symbol “FPS” on the Toronto Stock Exchange),.......... - New Trend Among Texas Courts Backing Non-Compete Contracts Expected to Continue in 2008
Texas courts are expected in 2008 to continue favoring enforcement of non-compete clauses in contracts, according to attorney Steve Cochell of Epstein Becker Green Wickliff and Hall, P.C........ - Leading University of Texas Law School Clinic Assists with Arguments to be Heard by US Supreme
The US Supreme Court will hear legal arguments that students and faculty from the University of Texas School of Law’s National Security & Human Rights Clinic on December 5, 2007, helped draft in the consolidated cases of Boumediene v. Bush and Al Odah v. United States. At the heart of the litigation are two questions: whether the Military Commissions...... - Business Development Academy to Run Unique Course on Best Practices for Allocating
We are delighted to run a truly exceptional seminar on Best Practices for Allocating Your Intellectual Property Budget. This course will delve into issues related to managing research and licensing costs, patent filing fees, ongoing legal expenses and potentially debilitating litigation costs...... - Federal Court Rejects Harrah's Operating Company, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss $3 Billion Tribal Court
The Catskill Litigation Trust announced today that on December 4, 2007, the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York denied a motion by Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. - Half Moon Bay Ordered to Pay Property Owner $36.8 Million
A federal court judge has awarded a property owner $36.8 million in damages against the City of Half Moon Bay, finding the City liable for creating wetlands on a parcel of vacant land. Manatt, Phelps & Philips, the national law and consulting firm, secured the $36.8 million judgment on behalf of client Charles J....... - Dallas Court Rules in Favor of TerreStar Corporation in Preferred Stock Rescission Suit
On November 30, 2007, a Dallas County, Texas court granted TerreStar Corporation’s (formerly Motient Corporation) (the “Company”) motion for summary judgment in connection with the final pending lawsuit against the Company filed by Highland Equity Focus Fund, L.P... - Leading University of Texas Law School Clinic Assists with Arguments to be Heard by US Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court will hear legal arguments that students and faculty from the University of Texas School of Law’s National Security & Human Rights Clinic on December 5, 2007, helped draft in the consolidated cases of Boumediene v. Bush and Al Odah v. United States....... - Nationally Known Trial Attorney Joins Boca Law Firm Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A.
The law firm of Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A., announced that J. Albert Johnson has joined the firm as of counsel. An accomplished trial attorney and noted legal expert, Mr. Johnson has represented some of the country’s largest corporations and best-known personalities. Now, he is looking forward to serving the legal needs of the local South Florida community........ - Seattle Law Firm Tousley Brain & Stephens Announces Large Class Action Developments against Wal-Mar
More than 75,000 current or former Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) employees in the State of Washington will receive letters over the next several days notifying them that they are part of a statewide class action lawsuit against the nation’s largest private employer: Wal-Mart....... - Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. Announces The Filing of A Class Action Suit Against LDK Solar
The law firm of Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C. announces that a securities class action lawsuit was commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, on behalf of purchasers of the American Depository Shares (“ADSs”) of LDK Solar Co. Ltd. ("LDK" or the "Company") (NYSE: LDK- news) between August 1, 2007 through October 3, 2007, inclusive (the "Class Period").. - Federal Court Orders Stuntman/Director BJ Davis to Show Cause Why He Should Not Be Held in Contempt
Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC:BSEG) would like to keep shareholders apprised on recent developments with the Federal Court legal action, BSEG vs. BJ “Bobby Joe” Davis....... - Kentucky Resident Files Lawsuit Against Medtronic For Faulty Defibrillator Lead Wire That Caused
Kim Orange of Bowling Green, Kentucky, today filed a personal injury lawsuit against Medtronic Inc., for suffering devastating electrical shocks due to a defective lead wire system for her defibrillator.......... - Mistrial Declared in Remy Jimenez’ Sexual Battery Lawsuit against Retired Dole Asia Senior VP Felipe
Late yesterday afternoon, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gregory Alarcon declared a mistrial in Remy Jimenez’ civil suit for sexual battery and sexual harassment against retired Dole Asia Senior Vice President for Manufacturing and Logistics, Felipe Dabdoub....... - Ballard Expansion Continues in L.A. with New Partners York and Wu
Arthur Makadon, Chairman of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP, announced today that former Baker Hostetler partners Gary York and Lydia W. Wu have joined the firm’s Los Angeles office as partners in the Real Estate Department......... - Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP Files Class Action Suit against Aetna Inc.
Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP (“Coughlin Stoia”) (http://www.csgrr.com/cases/aetnainc/) today announced that a class action has been commenced on behalf of an institutional investor in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on behalf of purchasers of Aetna Inc. (“Aetna”) (NYSE:AET) common stock during the period between July 28, 2005 and July 27, 2006 (the “Class Period”)...... - Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP Announces Commencement of Lawsuit against Crocs, Inc.
On November 26, 2007, Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, on behalf of all persons who acquired the securities of Crocs, Inc. (“Crocs” or the “Company”) [NASDAQ:CROX] between July 27, 2007. - Heartland Payment Systems Files Antitrust and Unlawful Competition Lawsuit against MICROS Systems
Heartland Payment Systems (NYSE: HPY) today filed an antitrust action against MICROS Systems, Inc.; Merchant Link, LLC; and Chase Paymentech, owner of Merchant Link... - Minnesota Police Officer Killed in Iraq
William Lawrence Juneau, a former officer with the Chisago County (Minn.) Sheriff’s Department, was killed yesterday in Iraq when the military convoy in which he was traveling was struck by an improvised explosive device approximately 50 miles southeast of Baghdad.. - Florida State Attorney’s 15th Judicial Circuit Selects InnerWireless’ PanGo To Track Felony Case
InnerWireless®, Inc., the leading provider of in-building wireless solutions, today announced that it has integrated its PanGo real-time location system (RTLS) into the Florida 15th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s office STAC case tracking system, enabling the office to promptly locate legal documents for approximately 18,000 felony cases..... - Franecke Law Group Begins Opening Arguments Tomorrow In a Jury Trial Which Will Determine if Toyot
A San Joaquin County jury is expected to hear opening arguments tomorrow by attorneys representing the Franecke Law Group in a lawsuit (Singh v. Toyota Motor Corporation, Case CV023159) that alleges that Toyota Motor Corporation failed to test the design for the Toyota Corolla ...... - Court Awards $ 1M to Rowan Companies, Inc. Whistleblower for His Efforts to Stop Pollution in the
Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC (RPWB), one of the largest plaintiff litigation firms in the United States, in conjunction with Robertson & Hollingsworth Attorneys at Law, and Kanner & Whiteley, LLC, announced today that the U.S. District Court in Beaumont, ..... - Transocean and GlobalSantaFe Announce Court Approval and Tentative Closing Date for Pending Merger
Transocean Inc. (NYSE:RIG) and GlobalSantaFe Corporation (NYSE:GSF) announced that they received approval today from the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands of the proposed merger of GlobalSantaFe with a wholly owned subsidiary of Transocean and related transactions. The parties have tentatively scheduled to complete the transactions on Nov...... - Schubert & Reed LLP Issues Notice of Pendency of Class Action Against Countrywide Capital V
On November 16, 2007, Schubert & Reed LLP filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court, Central District of California, on behalf of all persons who purchased the 7% Capital Securities (“the Capital Securities”) of Countrywide Capital V (“CCV”) from the date of CCV’s public offering on November 1, 2006 to August 16, 2007 (“the Class Period”).. - ZyLAB Announces Partnership with SuperiorGlacier
ZyLAB, an innovative developer of Information Access Solutions, and SuperiorGlacier, a leading and tenured provider of electronic discovery and traditional litigation support services, today announced a partnership to provide organizations with the latest integrated technology solution for efficient and effective e-discovery....... - United Rentals Commences Litigation Against Cerberus Acquisition Vehicles
United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against RAM Holdings, Inc. and RAM Acquisition Corp. (collectively, “RAM”), acquisition vehicles formed by Stephen A. Feinberg’s Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. to acquire United Rentals...... - Phillip Wasserman and Phillip Roy Financial Services File Malicious Prosecution Lawsuit Against
Phillip Wasserman and Phillip Roy Financial Services, one of the nation’s leading sellers of annuities and life insurance, have filed suit against Ft. Lauderdale based attorney John Hargrove and the firm of Gordon, Hargrove and James alleging malicious prosecution and other claims for relief. - UnitedHealthcare, New York Attorney General Reach Agreement on Transparency and Disclosure
UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, has entered into an agreement with the Attorney General of the State of New York regarding core transparency and disclosure principles for its UnitedHealth Premium® designation program.... - Callahan, McCune & Willis, APLC Announces Nearly $9 Million Settlement in Case Against RadioShack
Three Federal District Courts have approved a coordinated class action settlement for approximately 8.8 million dollars in a series of lawsuits brought by RadioShack store managers against the company. The courts’ approval follows a conditional settlement reached by the plaintiff classes and RadioShack Corporation in June of 2006....... - Greenberg Traurig Continues to Grow Its Tampa Bay Office
The international law firm Greenberg Traurig continues to grow its Tampa Bay office with the addition of associates in the areas of Appellate, Litigation, and Labor and Employment Law.. - Ryley Carlock & Applewhite Names New Managing Shareholder
Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, a leading Southwest law firm with offices in Phoenix and Denver, today announced its shareholders have elected Rodolfo (Rudy) Parga, Jr., 39, as the firm’s Managing Shareholder. Parga succeeds Michael D. Moberly in the role. Moberly has served in the post since 2004..... - Culp Elliott and Carpenter, P.L.L.C. Lawyer Selected For Worth Magazine’s ''Top 100 Attorneys''
Culp Elliott and Carpenter, P.L.L.C., one of the Carolinas’ foremost tax and business law firms, announced that Senior Partner Bill Culp, has been selected for inclusion in Worth magazine’s “Top 100 Attorneys” in the United States for his distinguished 25+ years of service as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and high-net worth individuals in all of their personal, tax and business dealings.... - V&E Opens Office in Abu Dhabi
International law firm Vinson & Elkins LLP announced today that it has once again expanded its global reach by opening an office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.... - Recommind Enhances Platform With Deep Federated Search Framework
Recommind, a leading provider of enterprise search, automatic categorization and eDiscovery systems for law firms and enterprises, today announced the availability of the MindServer™ 5.1 platform, which combines robust navigation and grouping controls over external content with multi-layered security to deliver a deep and powerful federated search framework...... - Vulcan Materials and Florida Rock Receive Approval to Close Transaction
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) and Florida Rock Industries, Inc. (NYSE: FRK) announced today that they have received clearance from the Department of Justice under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act for Vulcan to complete its acquisition of Florida Rock. The closing is expected to take place on November 16, 2007. - Greenberg Glusker Estate Planning Lawyer Selected for Worth Magazine’s ''Top 100 Attorneys''
Greenberg Glusker today announced that Jon J. Gallo, chair of the Firm's Family Wealth Practice Group, has been selected for inclusion in Worth Magazine's "Top 100 Attorneys" in the United States for his distinguished 40+ year career dedicated to estate planning issues...... - Loyola Law School’s 6th Annual National Civil Trial Competition Begins Thursday, November 15, 2007
Loyola Law School’s 5th annual National Civil Trial Competition will begin today and culminate on Saturday, November 17, 2007. Sixteen of the nation’s leading law schools will compete, with preliminary rounds held at the United States Federal Courthouse in Los Angeles, followed by semifinal and final rounds held on campus at Loyola Law School... - Report from NJ Supreme Court-Appointed Special Master Confirms Scientific Reliability of Draeger’s
After three-years in the New Jersey legal system and hearing testimony from experts who reviewed the device’s source code, Appellate Division Judge and Special Master Michael Patrick King, appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court, confirmed the scientific reliability of Draeger Safety Diagnostics’ Alcotest 7110 MK III-C (“Alcotest”) in a report issued to the New Jersey Supreme Court yesterday..... - 2008 Super Bowl Host Committee Chairman and Retired NFL Superstar to Emcee 2007 Governor’s
Co-founding partner of Gallagher and Kennedy Law Firm, Michael Kennedy and retired NFL superstar, Dave Krieg, will emcee this year’s Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) “Super Ball” on December 6th at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale... - Hop-on, a U.S. Company, Responds to European Union Online Gambling Lawsuit
European Union Trade Commissioner, Peter Mandelson, told reporters he believes the United States must change an Internet gambling law preventing European companies from offering services in the U.S. market, before he heads to Capitol Hill to discuss the issue with U.S. lawmakers..... - High School Seniors Learn about Law and Technology from Kroll Ontrack
In an effort to inspire young adults to consider careers in law and technology, Kroll Ontrack®, the industry’s largest provider of electronic discovery and computer forensics services, has teamed up with Street Law, Inc., a nonprofit organization that partners corporations with local diverse high school law classes to teach students more about the law and encourage them to pursue careers in the legal profession..... - Merck Agreement to Resolve U.S. VIOXX® Product Liability Lawsuits
Merck & Co., Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the law firms that comprise the executive committee of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee of the federal multidistrict VIOXX litigation as well as representatives of plaintiffs' counsel in state coordinated proceedings...... - Attorney Maxim Smal Updates Status of Russian Federation’s Lawsuit against Bank of New York
The Moscow Arbitration Court officially began proceedings and heard plaintiff’s opening motions regarding the Russian Federation’s $22.5 billion claim against the Bank of New York despite the notable absence of BoNY’s legal representation. - News from USW: USW Opposes $500 Million 'Plan Mexico'
News from USW: The United Steelworkers union announced today that it opposes handing Mexico what amounts to a blank check for $500 million for border enforcement of drug trafficking because it’s likely the American tax dollars will instead end up further undermining human and labor rights in Mexico. - Eleven Fulbright Lawyers Selected For ‘Go-To Guide’
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. surpassed other law firms, with 11 Fulbright lawyers recently selected for the 2007 Go-To Guide, a Texas Lawyer publication that recognizes top lawyers once every five years..... - TravelCenters of America Adds New Location in Morris, Illinois
TravelCenters of America LLC announced it has acquired its 235th travel center location in Morris, Illinois. Formerly the Romine’s Truck Stop, the 39 acre site is branded TA and is located along I-80 at Exit 112 on Route 47....... - CardXX Responds to Innovatier Lawsuit and Deepens Relationship with Identita by Broadening Its
CardXX, a leading technology provider for advanced electronics packaging solutions, has announced that Innovatier, its former licensee, has commenced an action against it alleging that their agreement was improperly terminated. CardXX at all times has maintained that the termination was completed in full compliance with the terms of the agreement with Innovatier. - NMT Medical Wins Favorable Ruling in Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Cardia
NMT Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMTI) today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota has issued a ruling that Cardia, Inc. of Burnsville, Minnesota has infringed United States Patent No. 5.451.235 (“the 235 Patent”) and confirms that the patent is valid.... - Nature’s Sunshine to Seek Review of Administrative Law Judge Initial Decision Revoking Registration
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (OTC: NATR), (“Nature’s Sunshine” or the “Company), a leading manufacturer and marketer of encapsulated herbs and vitamins, today announced that on November 8, 2007, an administrative law judge in an administrative proceeding instituted by the Division of Enforcement of the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 issued..... - Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Washington Mutual
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Washington Mutual (NYSE:WM) claiming the company violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and committed securities fraud by artificially inflating the Company’s financial results through inflation of property appraisals to support risky loans......... - Stanford Law School Honors Public Interest Attorneys David Doniger and Christopher Ho with Public
The John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law at Stanford Law School has awarded its National Public Service Award to David Doniger for his work representing the public interest on global warming and ozone depletion issues, and its Alumni Public Service Award to Christopher Ho ’87 for his advocacy on behalf of immigrants and low-income workers. Both recipients were honored last night at a ceremony on the Stanford campus... - McGlinchey Stafford PLLC Signs Ten-Year Lease for New Orleans Office
National law firm McGlinchey Stafford PLLC announced today that it has signed an agreement to relocate its New Orleans office, the largest of eight, to the Pan-American Life Center, one of the premier downtown office spaces, in May 2008. McGlinchey signed a ten-year lease with California-based real estate investment firm Equastone..... - GeoMet Announces Appeal Accepted by Virginia Supreme Court in Pipeline Dispute
GeoMet, Inc. (NASDAQ:GMET) today announced that the Virginia Supreme Court has agreed to hear GeoMet’s appeal in its ongoing pipeline dispute with CNX Gas Company, LLC (“CNX”)..... - W3C Community Convenes to Discuss Web Future
Today, authors of the next version of HTML mix it up with Semantic Web developers, security experts, Web accessibility advocates, and the media on the banks of the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA). W3C welcomes over 400 experts from around the world to participate in a compelling Plenary Day.... - ALM/Altman Weil Research Survey Finds Strong Dissatisfaction with Law Firm Practice Group
Despite the time and money invested in their practice groups, more than half of law firm managing partners and executive directors surveyed rate overall practice group performance as average or worse, according to a new study released today by ALM Research and Altman Weil, Inc....... - Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. Receives Favorable Jury Verdict Against Kollsman, Inc., J2 In
Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSC) today announced that it has received a favorable jury verdict in its trade secret misappropriation case against Kollsman, Inc. (a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd.), J2 Inc., Joseph Caesar, James Zachary and Zachary Technologies, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee..... - Aetna Recognized as National “5-Star” Employer by the Department of Defense for Support of Employees
Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced that it has been recognized as a “5-Star Employer” by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense, for going “above and beyond” federal laws relating to employment and reemployment of workers who volunteer in the Guard and Reserve.. - Stewart Title Guaranty Names Carraux as Vice President for Legal Automation and Process Management
Carraux has been with STGC since 1986, having managed claims recovery and then becoming the research paralegal and librarian for Stewart Legal Services, a division within STGC. - Court Approves DURA’s Agreement in Connection with the Exit Financing Process
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:DRRAQ) today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the company’s engagement and fee agreement with Goldman Sachs Credit Partners, L.P...... - The Ashcroft Group and Communications Equity Associates Announce Alliance
The Ashcroft Group (TAG), led by former Attorney General John Ashcroft, and Communications Equity Associates (CEA), led by J. Patrick (Rick) Michaels, Jr., announced today that they have formed a strategic alliance (AshcroftCEA) to provide strategic consulting and investment and merchant banking services...... - Debt Resolve and Apollo Enterprise Solutions Settle Patent Infringement Lawsuit
Debt Resolve, Inc. (AMEX: DRV) and Apollo Enterprise Solutions, LLC jointly announced today that they have reached a settlement of the pending patent infringement lawsuit between Debt Resolve and Apollo Enterprise Solutions in the U.S. District Court, District of New York... - Heart Bypass Surgery Drug Causing Kidney/Renal Failure Suspended; Anapol Schwartz Attorney
According to James Ronca of law firm Anapol, Schwartz, Weiss, Cohan, Feldman & Smalley, P.C., Bayer AG’s announcement today that it would suspend sales of blood-clotting drug Trasylol®, could lead to a situation in which it becomes the next Baycol. Trasylol® is used in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures and found to cause kidney/renal failure......... - Alltel Wireless Launches Application to Help Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agents Identify
Public safety officials, including law enforcement, HAZMAT, bomb squads, paramedics, and homeland security officers, demand advanced and rapid technology to assess potential threats and determine the appropriate responses. To provide these officials with a valuable tool to assist in their critical activities, Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, providing coverage across the nation, today announced the availability of HazMasterG3® from Alluviam......... - Hyatt Legal Plans Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Achieves Historic Milestones
Hyatt Legal Plans, a MetLife® company and the nation’s largest provider of group legal plans, celebrates its 30th anniversary on November 1, 2007. This year also marks another major milestone for the organization as the number of Hyatt Legal Plans customers has grown significantly. Today, Hyatt Legal Plans is offered by 1,000 legal plan sponsors and 104 of the FORTUNE 500©* companies... - ADDING MULTIMEDIA David L. White Joins lanelogic as CFO/COO
lanelogic, Inc., the Wall Street inspired used vehicle trading network for franchised dealers, named David L. White as its new chief financial officer and chief operating officer. In this role, Mr. White is responsible for all operation and financial activities..... - The Armstrong Law Firm Announces Conference Call Regarding Auto Manufacturer Lawsuit
An employee of a major car manufacturer is suing her employer for allowing a significant number of vehicles with serious defects to pass inspection by falsifying audit reports, which would require repair prior to shipment. According to the Plaintiff, these cars were shipped to dealers—and ultimately to consumers across the country who didn’t know the vehicles they received didn’t meet the standards endorsed by the manufacturer....... - Sidley Austin LLP Named Top Law Firm for Hedge Funds by Alpha Magazine for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Institutional Investor’s Alpha Magazine has ranked Sidley Austin LLP (www.sidley.com) the number one legal adviser to the hedge fund industry among onshore law firms.. - The Fletcher School at Tufts University Announces Master of Laws in International Law Degree
The Fletcher School at Tufts University, the first graduate school of international affairs in the United States, today announces the launch of a new degree program for legal professionals. A full-time, post-graduate degree program, The Master of Laws in International Law (LL.M.) is the only non-law school in the United States to offer an LL.M. program.. - ACLJ Calls on Maine School District to Remove Policy to Distribute Prescription Contraceptives
The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which specializes in constitutional law, today demanded that a Maine school district abandon its policy to distribute prescription contraceptives to students as young as 11 or face legal action to have the policy removed..... - Akeena Solar Announces $26.1 Million Private Placement
Akeena Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, today announced it has entered into securities purchase agreements with certain accredited, institutional investors, to raise approximately $26.1 million through the issuance of 3,728,572 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 745,716 shares of common stock..... - Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Names Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Mr. McMillan, age 60, joins FCX after a 30-year career with the law firm of Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre L.L.P. He has worked with FCX as a senior corporate and securities law attorney since 1995. - Pierce County Alliance Responds to Inaccuracies in Pierce County Council Committee Briefing Report
The Pierce County Alliance (the Alliance) today released a statement providing additional information and addressing inadequate analysis contained in a briefing report prepared last week under the direction of the Pierce County Performance Audit Committee which resulted in termination of county funding for its PROMETA®-based Treatment Program, which is administered under license from behavioral healthcare services provider, Hythiam, Inc. (NASDAQ:HYTM)......... - HearAtLast Holdings, Inc. to Seek Temporary Restraining Order Against Park Financial Group, Inc.
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