Lawcore.com Legal Topics Archive: March 2006
Nortel To Settle For $2.5 Billion
Nortel, the Canadian manufacturer of communications equipment, will be settling two class action lawsuits filed by shareholders with a sum of $2.5 billion.
Topic Added March 1st, 2006
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McDonald’s Being Sued Over Gluten In Fries
The world famous fast food giant, McDonalds, is being sued in the United States after it was discovered that it uses gluten in its fries.
Topic Added March 2nd, 2006
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Ex Wrestling Star Can Sue Police
An ex wrestling star has been given a second chance to sue a police department, just one year after claiming two and a half million dollars by way of settlement after suing Easton Police.
Topic Added March 3rd, 2006
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Group Founder Sues Creator Of Website
A federal libel lawsuit has been filed against the creator of a website by the founder of a group that aims to defeat incumbent state lawmakers.
Topic Added March 6th, 2006
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Axl Rose Counter-Sues Ex Band Members
Guns ‘n’ Roses front man Axl Rose has filed a counter lawsuit in federal court after allegations made by former band member Sau Hudson, known as Slash.
Topic Added March 9th, 2006
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Amsterdam Trial Of Ahold Ex-CEO Commences
The trial involving one of Europe’s largest financial scandals has commenced in Amsterdam, with prosecutors claiming that they have documentation that will prove that four former managers including the ex-CEO of Royal Ahold NV committed perjury.
Topic Added March 10th, 2006
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Eller & Co – Dubai Appeal Bid Refused
The appeal of the US ports operator Eller & Co. with regards to the proposed takeover of P&O has been refused by justices.
Topic Added March 13th, 2006
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Inmates’ Appeals To Be Heard By Supreme Court
It was revealed earlier this week that the Supreme Court is to clarify when inmates can file civil rights lawsuit in relation to prison conditions.
Topic Added March 14th, 2006
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Airline Issues Subpoena To Google
Google has been asked to reveal the identity of someone that posted a copyrighted video on the video website.
Topic Added March 16th, 2006
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Billy Joel Musical Sued By One Of Its Dancers
A dancer working on the Broadway Billy Joel musical, “Movin’ Out”, is suing the show for millions of dollars claiming sexual harassment and humiliation.
Topic Added March 17th, 2006
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Class Action Lawsuit Brought Against Amazon
A number of class action lawsuits have been filed against the Internet retail giant Amazon, with plaintiffs claiming that the company provided misleading information in relation to its financial affairs and the state of its finances.
Topic Added March 20th, 2006
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Educational Testing Service To Pay Damages
A settlement has been reached with regards to claims filed by thousands of teachers after incorrect scores were given on licensing examinations that were taken in 2003 and 2004.
Topic Added March 21st, 2006
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IBM Class Action Lawsuit Expanded
The class action lawsuit against International Business Machines Corp. has been expanded to include claims in Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New Jersey.
Topic Added March 24th, 2006
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Judge Will Award Damages In Age Discrimination Case
White Sands Missile Range has been found guilty of age discrimination by a federal judge after passing up two older employees for promotion in order to opt for a younger member of staff.
Topic Added March 27th, 2006
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Men File Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Abuse
Eight more men have filed lawsuits claiming they were sexually abused at a Catholic home for boys from troubled or impoverished homes in the 1950s and 1960s.
Topic Added March 28th, 2006
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Gay Couples Fight Over Marriage Laws
Eight gay couples have been fighting over what they claim to be unfair marriage laws in the state of Connecticut.
Topic Added March 31st, 2006
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