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Recently the company claims to have no intentions to file for bankruptcy, but is suffering major financial losses. Lawsuit occuring in California regarding Facebook's misuse of information of the user after logging off Facebook account.
Updated: 10/06/2011 04:24P
The problems with inflating class settlements - Klier v. Elf Atochem Inc.
While it remains popular among settling lawyers and courts, the doctrine of cy pres in class actions (where defendants wind up paying charities with an ostensible link to the gravamen of a lawsuit) has been garnering criticism for some time.
Updated: 10/06/2011 04:24P
42 priest sex abuse victims seek to force KC Catholic officials to follow '08
The 12-page lawsuit filed Thursday in Jackson County Circuit Court accuses the diocese and Bishop Robert Finn of breach of contract. As part of a $10 million settlement reached three years ago, the diocese vowed to train priests on sexual abuse and
Updated: 10/06/2011 04:23P
Deputy Fire Chief drops discrimination lawsuit against Stockton
Rodriguez had claimed in a lawsuit filed in 2009 that then-chief Ron Hittle demoted him motivated by racism rather than budget constraints. With Hittle officially fired, Interim Chief David Rudat has put a new lineup of top brass in place and says all
Updated: 10/06/2011 04:23P
Attack of the Wi-Fi Patent Troll!
Analysis of a lawsuit filed by Niro for Innovatio on May 13, 2011 against Grand Sierra Resort & Casino of Reno, Nev., Innovatio IP Ventures, LLC v. MEI-GSR Holdings LLC dba Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, sheds light on how the Niro lawsuits work.
Updated: 10/06/2011 04:19P
Lawsuit claims Giants' Lincecum trashed SF apartment
In a lawsuit filed Wednesday in San Francisco Superior Court, landlord Mindy Freile alleged that shortly after Lincecum's lease expired at 141 Hampshire St., the star pitcher illegally returned to living in the apartment and "broke, stained, defaced,
Updated: 10/06/2011 04:16P
Facebook facing class action lawsuit from Kansas lawyer over tracking cookies
This Kansas lawsuit refers to several state law claims in violation of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. This is added to the heap of cases in the past where Facebook has been sued over its supposed failure to follow the federal Wiretap Act,
Updated: 10/06/2011 04:16P
Judge Weighs Request to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Walkout Fines
The fines levied against House Democrats over their five-week midsession walkout are now in court, where Republicans are arguing a legal challenge should be thrown out. House Speaker Brian Bosma argues the doctrine of
Updated: 10/06/2011 04:15P
DOJ Sues Employer for Requiring Document Not on Form I-9 List
Justice Department prosecutors, acting in conjunction with the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices, have filed a lawsuit against a medical services provider with skilled nursing facilities
Updated: 10/06/2011 04:14P
Couple kidnapped by Dimmick sues him
By Tim Hrenchir A couple has filed a civil lawsuit against Jesse Dimmick, the intruder convicted of kidnapping them in September 2009 after entering their home in southwest Shawnee County's Dover community. District Court records show the suit Jared
Updated: 10/06/2011 04:12P
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