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Microsoft to Pay $1.5 Billion in Patent Infringement Case

Thursday a federal jury ruled that Microsoft must pay $1.5 billion in patent infringement damages to Alcatel-Lucent.  Lucent, acquired in 2006 by Alcatel, had previously, in 2002 and 2003, filed

Florida Homes in Danger from Imported Defective Chinese Drywall

Homeowners have reported homes filled with a sulfurous odor, much like the smell of rotten eggs.  In some cases, these fumes have cause homeowners and other residents medical issues including respiratory problems...

In Massachusetts, Akamai Prevails in Patent Litigation

Akamai Technologies, Inc, Mar 11, 2008

U.S. District Court of Massachusetts returned a verdict that Limelight Networks, Inc. is infringing the content delivery patent asserted by Akamai

Dow, former employees settle litigation

The Dow Chemical Company, Jun 02, 2008

Dow, former employees settle litigation

SEC Settles Charges Against Former CEO of Monster Worldwide, Inc. for Stock Options Backdating

SEC, Mar 04, 2008

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a settled enforcement action against Andrew J. McKelvey, the former Chief Executive Officer of Monster Worldwide

OSHA Renews its Alliance with the Washington Division of URS Corporation

OSHA, Feb 12, 2008

URS Corporation recently renewed their Alliance to encourage accident prevention, particularly in the areas of cranes and rigging, hearing protection and ergonomics

FTC Sues Cephalon, Inc. for Unlawfully Blocking Sale of Lower-Cost Generic Versions of Branded Drug Until 2012

FTC, Feb 26, 2008

Complaint Charges Company Paid Four Generic Drug Makers in Order to Protect Monopoly Profits on its Leading Product

Gov. Ritter Hails EPA Action on "Good Samaritan" Rules To Help Clean Up Abandoned Mines

Colorado State Governor, Feb 05, 2008

The new rules will reduce the threat of litigation by allowing third parties to enter Good Samaritan Settlement Agreements that will provide legal protections

Sentencing Commission Considers Crack Cocaine Guidelines

US Federal Courts, Dec 10, 2007

Sentencing Commission Considers Crack Cocaine Guidelines

Dianon Systems Agrees to Pay U.S. $1.5 Million to Resolve Claims of Mischarging Medicare

US Department of Justice, Dec 18, 2007

Dianon Systems Agrees to Pay U.S. $1.5 Million to Resolve Claims of Mischarging Medicare

Class Action Lawsuits Net Nearly $6 Million for State Treasury in FY

Connecticut State Gov, Jan 11, 2008

Connecticut Treasurer Denise L. Nappier today announced that the state?s pension fund

KDHE Files Motion for Continuance in Sunflower Lawsuit

Kansas Department of Health, Nov 26, 2007

According to Kansas statue, the Department has 18 months to issue a decision on air quality permit applications from the time the completed application is submitted

Justice Department Requires Divestitures in AT&T’s Acquisition of Dobson Communications

Department of Justice, Nov 05, 2007

Department of Justice announced that it has reached a settlement requiring AT&T Inc. (AT&T) to divest assets to address competition concerns in seven markets

Consumer Fraud Alert: Carnahan Warns Missourians about Phony IRS E-Mail Identity Theft Scam

Missouri Secretary of State, Nov 19, 2007

Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan issued a warning to Missourians regarding unsolicited e-mails about tax refunds appearing to come from the IRS

FTC Ends Administrative Litigation in Western Refining Case

FTC, Nov 19, 2007

Commission based its decision to discontinue administrative litigation on application of the criteria set forth in the agency?s Policy Statement Regarding Administrative

SEC Charges Former Apple General Counsel for Illegal Stock Option Backdating

SEC, Oct 22, 2007

Commission Also Settles Claims Against Former Apple CFO for $3.5 Million

FTC Ends Administrative Litigation in Western Refining Case

FTC, Oct 29, 2007

The Federal Trade Commission announced it will not continue with administrative litigation challenging Western Refining

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