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MT logging projects challenged over bears

An environmental group is seeking to stop three logging projects on several thousand acres in northwest Montana, arguing that the timber sales would harm the area's fledgling grizzly bear population.

DC transit union wants Metro pay raises enforced

Metro's largest union has filed a federal lawsuit asking a court to enforce wage increases for bus and train operators.

EBay settles lawsuit filed by Skype founders

EBay Inc. has settled a legal skirmish with the founders of Skype that threatened to complicate eBay's plans to sell most of the Internet phone service to a group of investors for $2 billion.

Fla. sues online travel companies over hotel taxes

The state of Florida is suing online travel reservation companies over hotel taxes, the latest in a string of lawsuits nationwide claiming the sites owe local authorities millions of dollars.

Abbott suing Impax Labs over generic TriCor

Impax Laboratories Inc. confirmed Friday it is challenging the patents on Abbott Laboratories' cholesterol drug TriCor, and that Abbott is suing Impax for patent infringement.

Settlement reached in suit against Vegas company

The U.S. Justice Department says it has reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed over the firing of an employee who was returning from active military duty.

$3M awarded in suit against alleged Alamo enforcer

A fugitive accused of beating two teenagers on evangelist Tony Alamo's orders must pay $3 million in restitution, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

Nokia says Apple iPhone infringes on patents

Nokia, the world's largest maker of cell phones, is suing Apple in U.S. federal court, saying the iPhone uses patented wireless technologies.

Judge tosses lawsuits against Blackwater, now Xe

A federal judge on Wednesday tossed out a series of lawsuits filed by alleged Iraqi victims of the contractor once known as Blackwater USA, but is allowing the plaintiffs to refile their claims.

AT&T sues screen makers, alleging price fixing

AT&T Inc. has sued the major makers of LCD screens used in cell phones, saying they colluded to raise the prices the carrier paid for 300 million phones.

Court: Texas company unfair to black workers

State historical markers outside the headquarters of Lufkin Industries Inc. tell how the company started repairing sawmill equipment at the turn of the 20th century and grew to make many of the pumps dotting the world's oil fields.

3 State AGs threaten to sue FedEx over contractors

The Attorneys General of New York, New Jersey and Montana said Tuesday that they plan to sue FedEx Ground, claiming the unit's classification of workers as independent contractors rather than employees violates state labor laws.

Court won't get involved in Hamas financier suit

The Supreme Court won't let parents of an American teenager killed in a terrorist attack in Israel collect damages from a man accused of funding Hamas.

Judge says Va. violated absentee voters' rights

A federal judge has ruled that Virginia violated the voting rights of military service members and other Americans overseas when officials failed to mail more than 2,100 absentee ballots in time for last year's presidential election.

Northeast dairy farmers sue milk handlers

A group of dairy farmers is suing four milk marketing firms, saying they've engaged in monopolizing the market into which farmers have had to sell milk, fixed prices and created an economic crisis in the Northeast dairy industry.

NBC Universal in $2M fight over use of fonts

A company that designs and licenses different type faces is suing NBC Universal for at least $2 million over the entertainment company's use of its fonts.

Neb. brokerage sued over alleged negligence

A Florida woman is suing an Omaha-area based brokerage and its parent company, alleging they failed to warn her and others about investing in what she says turned out to be a $2 billion Ponzi scheme.

Amazon agrees to Kindle suit settlement

Amazon.com has agreed that it won't remove e-books from U.S. users' Kindle electronic readers without their permission, as part of a proposed settlement of a lawsuit over the online retailer's deletion of a George Orwell novel from a high school student's e-reader.

NY judge: Slain student's kin can sue government

A federal judge in New York is allowing the family of a slain graduate student to sue the U.S. government on grounds that it improperly supervised her killer.

USA Swimming votes to ban high-tech suits

USA Swimming voted to ban high-tech swim suits three months before the sport's world governing body is expected to do the same.

Skype founders file suit against Skype buyer

The founders of Internet phone service Skype have filed another lawsuit that may put a wrench in eBay Inc.'s plan to sell Skype for $2 billion to a private investor group.

Skype founders file lawsuit against eBay

A company owned by the founders of Skype has filed a copyright infringement suit against the Internet phone service and parent eBay Inc. — an action that could crimp eBay's plans to sell Skype for about $2 billion to a group of private investors.

Lawsuit accuses FEMA of ignoring species threats

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is being sued again over accusations that it violated the Endangered Species Act by issuing flood insurance without determining whether development would impact imperiled plants and animals.

Appeals court blocks BLM-Asarco land swap

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that a proposed land exchange between the federal Bureau of Land Management and copper miner Asarco LLC violates environmental laws.

Maker's Mark: Seeing red over wax seal on tequila

Maker's Mark Distillery, famous for the distinctive wax seal atop its Kentucky bourbon, is seeing red over what it considers a trademark infringement by some liquor competitors.

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'Dumb blonde' emails not insulting: U.K. boss - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

The former boss of a Canadian financier said on Tuesday that emails he forwarded to Jordan Wimmer, referring to locking women in the trunk of his car and calling her a "dumb blonde," were meant in jest and weren't demeaning.

Japanese suit that fights flu
Source: Telegraph

A Japanese company, Haruyama Trading Co., has developed a suit that it claims protects the wearer from the deadly H1N1 strain of influenza.

Swimmer cracks under pressure as bathing suit splits at world championships
Source: Telegraph

An Olympic medal-winning swimmer exposed more than he bargained for when he dove into a pool wearing a bodysuit that split seconds before the start of his race.

Canadian inventor creates Halo suit
Source: Macworld

People seem to think that this guy who's developed a real-life suit of the kind worn by Halo protagonist Master Chief has gone slightly bonkers . I couldn't disagree more: Troy Hurtubise, you sir, are a genius .

Suit: Ala. coal firm funded Colombian terror
Source: msnbc.com

Relatives of dozens of slain Colombians sue an Alabama-based coal company in federal court, alleging it made millions of dollars in payments to a paramilitary group that sowed terrorism.

Government Experiments on U.S. Soldiers: Shocking Claims Come to Light in New Court Case
Source: AlterNet.org

This article discusses "classified government tests conducted at the Army's Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland between 1950 and 1975."

Mom settles suit over son's stun gun death
Source: msnbc.com

The mother of a teen who died after being shocked by Illinois police with a stun gun has settled her wrongful death lawsuit with the city of Jerseyville.

Lawsuit says N.Y. failed to protect disabled kids
Source: msnbc.com

A lawsuit claims New York City failed to properly screen a woman who used fictitious identities to adopt 10 disabled children and later abused, starved and imprisoned them.

What, me work? — VOICES for REASON
Source: The Ayn Rand Institute

More evidence of the immense damage done in this litigious age by society and the senses of entitlement that people have.

Xbox 360 'Red Ring of Death' Mystery Solved
Source: videogames.yahoo.com

'Ring of death' solved Xbox designers say they have resolved the 'red ring of death' that resulted in many ruined consoles. ยป Too late? See more irresistible headlines

Lee Anthony: "I Believe Everything My Sister Tells Me"
Source: WFTV.com

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Lee Anthony spoke in a deposition Friday morning in a civil suit filed against Casey Anthony by a woman named Zenaida Gonzalez.

George Anthony Released From Hospital - Attorney Says Lee Happy To Have Father Home
Source: WESH.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The grandfather of Caylee Anthony was released from Halifax Medical Center on Tuesday. George Anthony was released from the hospital during the evening hours, and his family reportedly opted to take him home instead of to another treatment facility.

Casey Anthony civil suit heats up - Mystery Motion
Source: WDBO

Excerpt: There's been a lot of action in the defamation case against Casey Anthony this week, and there's more to come.

What Lee Anthony Has to Offer in Defamation Case
Source: WDBO

Excerpt: Casey Anthony's brother, mother and father got subpeonas Tuesday from a woman named Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzales, the same name as the nanny Casey first blamed for taking little Caylee.

Morgan: I'll Tape, Release Anthony Depositions - Attorney Subpoenaes Cindy, George, Lee Anthony
Source: WESH.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Attorney John Morgan said Tuesday he plans to videotape depositions with Casey Anthony's family members and release them to the public.

George Anthony Remains Hospitalized AND Tax Dollars Paid In Case
Source: ClickOrlando.com

Main story on link page is "Anthony Family To Be Deposed In Civil Case" and two smaller stories on the page are "George Anthony Remains Hospitalized" and "Tax Dollars Paid In Case"

Lee Anthony gets deposition notice
Source: MyFoxOrlando

ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) -- The attorney representing the woman in a defamation suit against Casey Anthony wants to depose Casey's brother, Lee, in hopes of shedding light in the civil case.

Zenaida's Attorney Submits Questions For Casey Anthony
Source: WFTV.com

ORANGE COUNTY, -- It seems everyone has questions for Casey Anthony, but Zenaida Gonzalez's lawyers will get answers.

'I've Ben had': UPS worker says in $10M Vereen suit
Source: NY Daily News

Excerpt: Veteran actor Ben Vereen and his daughter forced a Queens man into bankruptcy - and now the jilted UPS worker wants more than $10 million in damages, according to a fiery suit filed last week.

Hot Aussie Wants to Return Mystery Man's Tuxedo Jacket
Source: NBC New York

Excerpt: A 24-year-old Australian woman, armed with a YouTube account, is in search of her Prince Charming. Instead of a glass slipper, this woman's sole lead is a left-behind tuxedo jacket.

Alleged 'Babysitter' Suing Casey Anthony Goes is interviewed
Source: FOXNews.com

Video: Greta Van Susteren speaks with Zenaida Gonzalez and her attorney about the deformation of character lawsuit she is bringing against Casey Anthony.

Casey Anthony in Court
Source: FOXNews.com

Video: Greta Van Susteren wraps-up the day's events. (Thurs., Jan. 8, 2009)

Casey Anthony Forced To Appear At Court Hearing
Source: WFTV.com

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Casey Anthony was publicly seen Thursday for the first time in nearly three months and it was a legal snafu that dragged her out of her jail cell and into court.

Judge Sets Hearing On Casey Anthony Deposition
Source: WESH.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A judge will hear arguments later this week on whether Casey Anthony must give a deposition in a lawsuit filed by a woman who shares the name of the nanny Anthony accused of disappearing with her daughter, Caylee.

Video Report: Judge Reprimands Casey's Defense Team In Court
Source: WFTV.com

During Tuesday morning's brief meeting, Orange County Circuit Judge Jose Rodriguez refused to hear a request for the deposition of Casey Anthony, in a civil defamation suit filed against her by Zenaida Gonzalez, to be delayed and scolded Casey's defense team for personal attacks  …

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