January 04, 2013 | Inside Counsel
Hockey players seek dismissal of labor suit with NHLSince September, the National Hockey League (NHL) and its players have been embroiled in a labor dispute without coming close to a resolution.
By Cathleen Flahardy
4 minute read
January 03, 2013 | Inside Counsel
Pa. governor sues NCAA over Penn State scandalThe governor of Pennsylvania has filed suit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), claiming the sanctions against the Pennsylvania State University over the Jerry Sandusky child abuse scandal will devastate the states economy.
By Cathleen Flahardy
2 minute read
January 02, 2013 | Inside Counsel
Autonomy founder Mike Lynch defends company’s booksThe founder of a British software company Hewlett-Packard bought in 2011 says accusations that his company fraudulently misrepresented itself during the deal are completely without merit, and he plans to vigorously defend the company against U.S. federal investigators.
By Cathleen Flahardy
2 minute read
December 28, 2012 | Inside Counsel
Green Mountain chief legal officer steps downGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters announced last week, via its 8-K filing, that its first ever GC will be stepping down.
By Cathleen Flahardy
7 minute read
December 27, 2012 | Inside Counsel
Tobacco companies and states reach agreement over paymentsBig Tobacco companies including Philip Morris USA and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. announced last week that they had reached an agreement with several states in a long-running dispute that dates back to 1998.
By Cathleen Flahardy
2 minute read
December 21, 2012 | Inside Counsel
Peter Madoff gets 10 years behind barsPeter Madoff, Bernard Madoffs younger brother, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in his brothers elaborate Ponzi scheme that bilked billions of dollars from unknowing investors.
By Cathleen Flahardy
5 minute read
December 20, 2012 | Corporate Counsel
A simple New Year's resolution: Do what's rightIn light of tragedies, the best advice is to be good to each other
By Cathleen Flahardy
5 minute read
December 20, 2012 | Corporate Counsel
Protecting copyrights for films is a picture perfect positionAs GC of MPLC, Julie Maresca found her dream job in the high-profile film industry
By Cathleen Flahardy
14 minute read
December 20, 2012 | Inside Counsel
American Airlines labor agreement with pilots approvedAMR Corp., the parent company of American Airlines, received court approval yesterday on the agreement it reached in its ongoing labor dispute with pilots.
By Cathleen Flahardy
2 minute read
December 19, 2012 | Inside Counsel
DOJ and Penguin reach settlement in e-books suitYesterday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has settled its suit against Pearson Plcs Penguin Group over accusations the publisher fixed prices on e-books.
By Cathleen Flahardy
6 minute read