Profiling allegations often hard to prove (The Arizona Republic)
Volunteer observers aim to stop Arpaio’s sweeps.
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Archive for April, 2008Profiling allegations often hard to prove (The Arizona Republic)Volunteer observers aim to stop Arpaio’s sweeps. Price-fixing probe over, says Smith & Nephew (Memphis Commercial Appeal)A federal price-fixing investigation of medical-device maker Smith & Nephew is over and the firm has been cleared, according to a company spokesman. Co-op members urge rejection of lawsuit settlement (Austin American-Statesman)The first day of court hearings aimed at ending a member-led lawsuit against Pedernales Electric Cooperative drew a resounding “Don’t!” from co-op members who are among more than 200 who have filed objections to the proposed settlement. David Nassar: Why Wal-Mart Does Not Strengthen Our Economy (HuffingtonPost)It’s tax rebate time, and no one is hungrier for the tax rebate checks arriving in mailboxes today than Wal-Mart. But spending your tax rebate there won’t stimulate the economy. Wells Fargo Financial facing wage lawsuit (Las Vegas Business Press)Wells Fargo is facing a potential repeat of events occurring a few years ago as it denies new allegations of not properly paying its employees overtime. Argentine Bond Freeze Extended by U.S. Judge in Suit (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)April 30 (Bloomberg) — A U.S. judge granted a request by bondholders suing the Republic of Argentina to extend a freeze on as much as $16 billion in bonds issued by the South American nation that are now held by the Depository Trust Co. in New York. US House Panel Close To Approving FHA Housing Aid Plan (Nasdaq)WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- A U.S. House panel moved toward passage of a bipartisan $300 billion housing aid package on Wednesday, as Democrats rebuffed repeated efforts by Republicans to limit the scope of the legislation. Google accused of deception in selling AdSense keyword ads (WJLA-TV Washington D.C.)An advertiser sued Google Inc. in federal court Tuesday claiming the company deceived him and charged for ads displayed on third-party Web sites, even though he left blank an “optional” box that seemed to address the issue. IT & Telecoms (Mondaq)Originally published in The 2007/08 URMIA Journal , published annually by the University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA). Test Shows At Least 6 Azalea Wells Contaminated (The Tampa Tribune)ST. PETERSBURG – At least six private irrigation wells in the Azalea neighborhood are contaminated with industrial waste from the Raytheon defense plant, according to test results released Tuesday by an independent firm. Law firm Milberg in settlement talks: sources (Reuters via Yahoo! News)Indicted U.S. law firm Milberg LLP is in settlement talks with federal prosecutors to resolve a long-running criminal case involving accusations it paid illegal kickbacks to clients, sources close to the talks said on Tuesday. La. parish president still facing lawsuits over Katrina (Boston Globe)On the eve of Hurricane Katrina, massive pumps that keep water out of this New Orleans suburb went silent when the roughly 100 workers who run them were allowed to flee under a “doomsday” evacuation plan. Skycaps and waiters find a legal champion (Boston Globe)Days after a federal jury ordered American Airlines to pay a group of nine local skycaps more than $325,000 in lost tips, the plaintiffs and their legal team celebrated with a boisterous dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Boston’s Old City Hall. Oil companies agree to settle Hartford claims (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)Two oil companies have tentatively agreed to a $16 million settlement of damages alleged in lawsuits filed on behalf of village residents upset over gasoline fumes that have been seeping into homes for decades. Lawsuits Active, Multiplying Against Morgan Keegan (The Memphis Daily News)At 5 p.m. Feb. 18, an attorney-client meeting was called to order at the Poplar Avenue law offices of Apperson Crump & Maxwell PLC. In attendance was …. Grocer may face class action suit (Foster’s Daily Democrat)Kimberly Smith holds her daughter Jamie, 4, at her Somersworth home recently. (John Huff/Staff photographer) Reality crashed down on Kimberly Smith as she realized her bank account was overdrawn. Following tighter scrutiny, class action suits may again increase (BizJournals)Class action lawsuits may be on the rise again, litigation experts say. (SCI) Judge approves price fixing settlement for BA, Virgin (Boston Globe)Two British-based airlines will pay trans-Atlantic passengers a combined $210 million to settle a lawsuit that accused them of colluding to gouge flyers with fuel surcharges, according to an agreement granted preliminary approval on Friday. Judge OKs BA, Virgin price fixing settlement (MSNBC)Two British-based airlines will pay trans-Atlantic passengers a combined $210 million to settle a lawsuit that accused them of colluding to gouge flyers. More lawsuits filed by skycaps over lost tips thanks to $2 fees (Knoxville News Sentinel)BOSTON – Following a jury’s award of more than $325,000 to nine skycaps, three more lawsuits have been filed against United Airlines, US Airways and American Airlines by skycaps who claim they lost tips when the carriers began charging a $2 fee for checking bags at the curb. Court reinstates suit by credit card holders (The Record)NEW YORK — A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated a lawsuit by credit card holders that claimed some of the nation’s biggest banks joined forces to prevent class-action suits. Skycaps file suit over curbside tips (The Cincinnati Enquirer)Following a jury’s award of more than $325,000 to nine skycaps, three more lawsuits have been filed against airlines by skycaps who claim they lost tips when the carriers added a curb fee. Airlines Face More Skycap Lawsuits (Washington Post)BOSTON, April 25 — After a jury award of more than $325,000 to nine skycaps, three more lawsuits have been filed against United Airlines, US Airways and American Airlines by porters who say they lost tips when the carriers began charging passengers a $2 fee for checking bags at the curb. Skycaps sue more airlines over baggage fees, lost tips (Boston Herald)Following a jury’s award of more than $325,000 to nine skycaps, three more lawsuits have been filed against United Airlines, US Airways and American Airlines by skycaps… More stiffed skycaps hope to tip scales of justice their way (Boston Herald)After a jury awarded more than $325,000 to nine skycaps, three more lawsuits have been filed against United Airlines, US Airways and American Airlines by skycaps who claim… $210M settlement in airline price fixing is approved (WJLA-TV Washington D.C.)An agreement by two British-based airlines to pay roughly $210 million to settle a massive price-fixing lawsuit met with tentative approval from a federal judge on Friday.The class action lawsuit, which accused the carriers of colluding to gouge trans-Atlantic passengers with fuel surcharges, was brought on behalf of 5.1 million passengers who bought airplane tickets in the United Kingdom and … $210M settlement in airline price fixing is approved (San Francisco Chronicle)An agreement by two British-based airlines to pay roughly $210 million to settle a massive price-fixing lawsuit met with tentative approval from a federal judge on Friday. The class action lawsuit, which accused the carriers of colluding to gouge trans-… Skycaps sue 3 airlines over $2 baggage fee, claim lost tips (AP via Yahoo! Finance)Following a jury’s award of more than $325,000 to nine skycaps, three more lawsuits have been filed against United Airlines, US Airways and American Airlines by skycaps who claim they lost tips when the carriers began charging a $2 fee for checking bags at the curb. NYC court reinstates credit card lawsuit (AM New York)A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated a lawsuit by credit card holders that claimed some of the nation’s biggest banks joined forces to prevent class-action suits. Senators seek to stymie state secret shenanigans (Ars Technica)Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed legislation that would place new limits on the assertion of the state secrets privilege. The legislation is opposed by the Bush administration, which has frequently invoked the privilege in response to lawsuits challenging the the NSA’s warrantless wiretapping program. Read More… | ||
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