Lawcore.com Legal Topics Archive: January 2006
Samsung Sued By Creditors
Creditors of the Samsung Motor Group Inc. have sued the company for the equivalent of around four and a half billion dollars for the repayment of debt and interest owed by the defunct company.
Topic Added January 2nd, 2006
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Court Rules That MDA Did Not Violate Law
Following accusations of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act, a court has ruled that the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) did not actually violate this law following the organizations refusal to allow two volunteers with muscular dystrophy to work at one of its camps.
Topic Added January 3rd, 2006
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Judgement Of $9.6 Million Against Finance Company
Both investors and lawyers are celebrating after a judgement of $9.6 million was made against a finance company that financed a range of investment deals that went on to collapse.
Topic Added January 4th, 2006
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Appeal Denied For Mentally Retarded Convict
A mentally retarded convict awaiting the death penalty in Texas has been refused an appeal hearing in a catch-22 situation whereby his attorney missed the filing deadline by one day.
Topic Added January 5th, 2006
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Lawsuit Filed Against Boeing By Ex-Workers
A large number of ex-employees have filed a lawsuit against aerospace giant, Boeing, with the federal lawsuit being filed against the company and its buyer in Kansas and Oklahoma.
Topic Added January 6th, 2006
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New Trial For Medical Malpractice Victim
A man who was diagnosed with a tumor when in fact he had multiple sclerosis has won the right to a new trial in order to sue for medical malpractice.
Topic Added January 9th, 2006
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Protection For Vaccine Companies Under Bill Provision
Under a provision added into the military spending bill by Senator Bill Frist, companies that make vaccines for the treatment of pandemic viruses or biological agents will be protected against legal action.
Topic Added January 10th, 2006
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Killer Ruled Competent In Death Of Six-Year-Old
A youth that was convicted of murder in 2001 after killing a 6-year-old playmate has been ruled mentally competent for a hearing to determine whether he should go back to prison for life.
Topic Added January 13th, 2006
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Martha Stewart Conviction Upheld
The conviction of celebrity homemaker Martha Stewart has been upheld by a federal appeals court after she pursued an appeal having been sentenced for lying to investigators about selling stock that had declined in price.
Topic Added January 17th, 2006
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United Can Continue To Settle Claims Says Judge
Despite objections from a number of creditors with regards to the settlements being offered, a judge has ruled that United Airlines can continue to settle tax disputes with companies such as Walt Disney amounting to around $1.2 billion.
Topic Added January 18th, 2006
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Beach Boys Sue Men In California
Two men from California are being sued for the sum of $20 million after being accused of theft by the famous 1960s pop group, the Beach Boys.
Topic Added January 20th, 2006
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Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Filed By EEOC
The Equal Employment Opportunities Commission in the US has filed a lawsuit alleging sex discrimination against Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Topic Added January 24th, 2006
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Soldier Arrested For Sexual Assault
Rockwall police have revealed that a soldier has been arrested for sexual assault on a minor boy.
Topic Added January 25th, 2006
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Healthcare Corporation To Settle Shareholder Lawsuits
Following charges of providing misleading information relating to Medicare charges, Tenet Healthcare Corp. has stated that it will be settling federal class action lawsuits filed against it with the sum of $215 million.
Topic Added January 26th, 2006
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Education Lawsuits Filed In 37 States
Education advocates in 37 states have filed lawsuits against the states with relation to the under-funding of public schools.
Topic Added January 27th, 2006
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German Banks Sued By Heirs Of Armenians
The descendants of a number of Armenians that died over 90 years ago in the Turkish Ottoman Empire are suing two German banks.
Topic Added January 31st, 2006
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