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Samsung Galaxy Tab ad credits Apple for its popularity
The handset manufacturer mentions the Apple lawsuit in a recent advertisement promoting its Galaxy Tab tablet. In the headline, Samsung says the Galaxy Tab is "The Tablet Apple Tried to Stop". It's a bold move by Samsung, espcecially since the ad
Updated: 12/15/2011 02:36P
Voter groups file federal suit to block new Florida voting law
TALLAHASSEE — Several voting rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court to block a new law passed last spring that made changes to the state's voting practices. The groups in the suit — League of Women Voters of Florida, Rock the Vote,
Updated: 12/15/2011 02:33P
Chevron oil spill lawsuit would reduce Brazil offshore drilling
(AP Photo/Ibama) A Brazilian lawsuit that seeks to halt Transocean Ltd. (RIG) and Chevron Corp. (CVX) operations after an oil spill would reduce the country's offshore drilling at a time when it wants to double output in ten years.
Updated: 12/15/2011 02:32P
How Lawsuits Can Stymie Some Automatic Cuts
Lawsuits can provide political cover for legislators and agency directors reluctant to cut programs they support, says Ross, but which are vulnerable in tight economic times. “When the proposed policies the courts in some cases have ruled against were
Updated: 12/15/2011 02:32P
Voter groups sue over Florida voting law
By Kathleen Haughney December 15, 2011 02:26 PM TALLAHASSEE -- Several voting rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court to block a new law passed last spring that made changes to the state's voting practices. The groups in the suit -- League
Updated: 12/15/2011 02:32P
County will pay nearly $1 million to settle prison stomping case
In a one-page order, Senior US District Judge Court A. Richard Caputo revealed the amount of the settlement, ending the case brought in February against the county, the former warden and three prison guards. The suit, filed by Kline & Specter of
Updated: 12/15/2011 02:31P
Claims against Samuel 'fanciful'
In the Victorian Supreme Court, Justice Jennifer Davies yesterday entered summary judgment for Mr Samuel in his $5 million lawsuit against the two men, Geoffrey Porz and Frank De Rango. Justice Davies said the defences and counterclaims filed by Mr
Updated: 12/15/2011 02:27P
Previously announced class action settlement approved
15, 2011 /CNW Telbec/ - MEGA Brands Inc. (TSX: MB) announces that the US District Court for the District of New Jersey has approved the previously announced settlement of a class action lawsuit filed against the Corporation in 2008 by a resident of
Updated: 12/15/2011 02:25P
Ohio AG says driving school closed without refunds
BY BRYAN COHEN CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a lawsuit on Wednesday against a driving school in Ashtabula for allegedly failing to provide driving lessons to consumers who paid for its services upfront.
Updated: 12/15/2011 02:21P
Still no settlement in WMC fraud case
It's been nearly two months since a judge unsealed a federal lawsuit accusing Wyoming Medical Center of using altered hospital record to defraud Medicare and Medicaid. At the time, hospital officials said they hoped to reach a settlement in the case
Updated: 12/15/2011 02:20P