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Gates back on stand in antitrust trial
Bill Gates leaves federal court after his first day of testimony to defend Microsoft against antitrust allegations. Utah-based Novell sued Microsoft in 2004. The company said Gates duped it into thinking he would include its WordPerfect writing program
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:53A
Stalking, nude photos and lawsuit threat lead up to shooting of 7 people
GREENSBORO, NC (WBTV) - The shooting of 6 people – two fatally -- and the suicide of the woman suspected in those shootings has a trail of stalking, emails with naked photos and the threat of an alienation of affection lawsuit, according to officials.
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:53A
US Supreme Court To Hear Florida's Challenge To Health Care Reform
Republican-controlled states like Florida are challenging the US Government's right to mandate its citizens pay into a pool for health care coverage. Last week, it was announced that the US Supreme Court would be hearing Florida's lawsuit,
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:49A
BayernLB sues JPMorgan over $2.1 bln mortgage debt
The lawsuit was filed Monday in the New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, and seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Jennifer Zuccarelli, a spokeswoman for JPMorgan, did not immediately return a call for comment. The lawsuit is the latest of
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:45A
Ledbetter files lawsuit against Vic Miller
Attorney Lucas L. Thompson, representing Ledbetter, filed the lawsuit against Miller Nov. 17 in Shawnee County District Court seeking damages in excess of $75000 and alleging Miller committed the torts of defamation, outrageous conduct and three types
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:44A
Judge dismisses civil lawsuit seeking restitution after Columbia SWAT team
A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by a Columbia family after a police SWAT team raided their house and arrested the father. Jonathan Whitworth, his wife and son sued 12 Columbia police officers involved in the February 2010 raid at
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:43A
Opponents of New Congressional Redistricting Win First Round in Lawsuit
US District Court Judge Roger W. Titus of Greenbelt ruled that he disagreed with the state's argument that the suit should be dismissed because it was without merit. “The Court finds that the Complaint's constitutional claims are substantial and that
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:43A
Treasury to 'vigorously' defend actions in response to Greenberg claim
from collapsing—in order to prevent a meltdown of the entire global financial system,” Mr. Massad said in the statement. “Our actions were necessary, legal and constitutional. We are reviewing the lawsuit and expect to defend our actions vigorously.”
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:35A
Wayne County Commission discusses $400-million settlement in closed session
The Wayne County Commission this morning reluctantly went into a closed session to discuss a $400-million proposed settlement to a lawsuit between the county and Wayne County Circuit Court. Commissioners had initially voted to
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:34A
NBA players look to pass lawsuit from California to Minnesota
NEW YORK -- NBA players withdrew one of two lawsuits filed against team owners on Monday while reviewing their legal options as the NBA lockout reached its 144th day with no sign of a settlement. The players withdrew their lawsuit in California,
Updated: 11/22/2011 11:31A