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Ex-AIG CEO Greenberg: Judge in New York AG Case Biased
Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, the former American International Group Inc. chief executive, said the judge overseeing a New York attorney general lawsuit against him should be removed from the case because he is biased. In a court filing, Greenberg said
Updated: 03/10/2011 09:31A
Judge Refuses To Expand Lawsuit
A Jasper County Judge says he will not grant class-action status to a lawsuit filed by two women from Carthage against a former biofuels plant. Cynthia Sundy and Tricia Orr say they suffered because of the foul odors coming from the now-closed
Updated: 03/10/2011 09:30A
iCad sued for device acquired in Xoft Inc. acquisition
According to published reports, the female plaintiff is a 58-year-old clinical psychologist treated for breast cancer using IORT at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, Calif. During a follow-up examination six months after her initial
Updated: 03/10/2011 09:30A
First Amendment Bars Defamation Suit Against CBS and TV Writer in Libel in
Not surprisingly, the casting synopses made their way to the Internet, where they appeared on CSI fan and spoiler sites. The episode as broadcast changed the characters' names to Scott and Melinda Tucker. Scott Tucker was shown very drunk,
Updated: 03/10/2011 09:30A
WH appeals Florida lawsuit
The administration appealed Judge Vinson's ruling that the health reform law is unconstitutional. | AP Photo Close By JENNIFER HABERKORN | 3/8/11 6:20 PM EST The Obama administration Tuesday appealed Judge Roger Vinson's ruling that the entire health
Updated: 03/10/2011 09:30A
Today only: Sabre Defence sale
Nashville-based gun manufacturer Sabre Defence will be sold to the highest bidder today, according to documents filed with US Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Tennessee. At an earlier proposed sale of Sabre, which was organized by Mississippi-based
Updated: 03/10/2011 09:30A
Doctor guilty over removal of genitals
She woke up in pain with her genitals removed. A nurse gave evidence at the trial that when she commented on the amount of tissue being removed, the doctor said the patient's husband was dead ''so it did not matter anyway''.
Updated: 03/10/2011 09:29A
Equity Research on AFLAC Inc. and Unum Group - New Trends in Accident and
The new health insurance reform law will greatly affect the way in which companies in the Accident and Health Insurance sector will have to compensate their agents and brokers. The new regulations set a percentage requirement for the portion of revenue
Updated: 03/10/2011 09:29A
Another legal clash over students' rights
The Alliance Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against Pocono Mountain School District officials on behalf of the student who was barred from passing out the church Christmas party invitations during non-instructional time before class.
Updated: 03/10/2011 09:28A
Massey Energy (NYSE:MEE) Sued for Wrongful Death in Upper Big Branch Explosion
The families of two of the coal miners killed in the blast at the Upper Big Branch mine of Massey Energy (NYSE:MEE) last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the mine's owner saying it was a "catastrophe waiting to happen".
Updated: 03/10/2011 09:28A