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Millions of dollars in crime victim restitution is never paid
“To get any portion back would be wonderful,” said Villa, a civil attorney who said he was driven to the edge of bankruptcy by Hale. “But one has to be realistic. It's going to be tougher today because so many people are looking for work.
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:28P
Attorney General Bill Schuette announces $2 million settlement with drug
LANSING — Attorney General Bill Schuette, of Midland, announced a lawsuit settlement with national pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca that will send more than $2 million to the State of Michigan. The payment is part of a $68.5 million multi-state
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:27P
Cleveland Golf Secures Verdict Against Counterfeiter and Web Host/SEO Company
Roger Cleveland® Golf Company, Inc. ("Cleveland® Golf/Srixon®") won a landmark legal victory with a jury verdict last week and entry of judgment today in South Carolina federal district court in a first-of-its kind trademark infringement case.
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:27P
Madison woman sues maker of hand warmer, claims it caught fire in back pocket
In a statement released by Jordan, the lawsuit claims Lauren Self, of Madison, was using Little Hotties Hand Warmers on Feb. 5 when she reached hand into her back pocket and the product caught fire. Jordan said that Self, an athletic trainer,
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:26P
Guatemalans File Lawsuit Against US for Experimenting on Them With Syphilis
Hundreds of Guatemalans subjected to experiments with syphilis by the United States in the 40's, have filed a lawsuit in Washington against the US government; the collective lawsuit, according to the legal firms representing them (Conrad And Sherer and
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:26P
NFL Links: Holmgren not limiting options; Lions get to work
By PFW staff Osi Umenyiora "jumped at the chance" to become one of the lead plaintiffs in the NFL players' lawsuit against the NFL. Wade Phillips says he doesn't plan to make Mario Williams a stand-up linebacker. A Jacksonville reporter wonders if this
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:26P
Man apparently settles suit against Smith Township police
By Pittsburgh Tribune-Review A Washington County man apparently has settled his lawsuit against Smith Township and one of its police officers. Kenneth Porchiran, 55, of Smith Township, claimed in the lawsuit that Officer Derek Dayoub attacked him
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:26P
Decade-old Heartland fraud case nearing end
But, similar to what's occurring in the Bernie Madoff scheme, he also sued investors who profited from their investments. “If you get paid late in the game, you're getting someone else's money,” Knauer said. “The fairest thing was to go after the
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:25P
A promise to Canadians from the CBC
Before joining CBC/Radio-Canada, Mr. Lacroix held the position of Senior Advisor with the Montral office of Stikeman Elliott, a law firm recognized internationally for its business law practice. Prior to that, Mr. Lacroix acted as Executive Chair of
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:24P
A promise to Canadians from CBC/Radio-Canada
Before joining CBC/Radio-Canada, Mr. Lacroix held the position of Senior Advisor with the Montral office of Stikeman Elliott, a law firm recognized internationally for its business law practice. Prior to that, Mr. Lacroix acted as Executive Chair of
Updated: 03/15/2011 12:24P
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