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April 28, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Merck Shareholder Suit Timely, Justices Rule

In a rare boost for securities fraud class actions, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday closed off a "statute of limitations" defense for Merck & Co. in its battle against Vioxx-related shareholder suits.
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August 29, 2005 | Legaltech News

Taking Stock of 'Grokster'

The Internet industry has had some time to sit back and examine the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio v. Grokster, pondering its true meaning and its impact on technology and software developers as well as the entertainment field. In this roundtable discussion, members of Internet Law & Strategy's Board of Editors and other Internet law experts add their own perspectives on the implications of Grokster.
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No Surprise Here: Another ARS Suit Against Merrill Gets Dismissed
Publication Date: 2011-02-11
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After a class action effort by ARS purchasers fails, the Anschutz Corporation stumbles in its attempt to bring an individual suit. Manhattan federal district court judge Loretta Preska once again rules that investors were given enough notice that Merrill Lynch was helping to prop up the ARS market.

JPMorgan Reaches $56.4 Million Settlement in Military Mortgage Class Action
Publication Date: 2011-04-22
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A chastened JPMorgan acknowledged overcharging service members for mortgage loans and improperly foreclosing on homes.

September 21, 2006 | New York Law Journal

New Deals

General Electric, Co. has sold GE Advanced Materials, its Wilton, Conn.-based supplier of silicone and quartz products, to Apollo Management, L.P. for roughly $3.8 billion. The investment firm will now operate all 38 worldwide GE Advanced Materials workspaces.
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May 30, 2002 | Law.com

California Law Firms Want Bite of the Big Apple

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July 31, 2001 | Law.com

A Sense of Security: Harvey Pitt's Return

As the U.S. economy wavers, Harvey Pitt prepares to take on the post of Securities and Exchange Commission chairman. His unanimous approval by the Senate Banking Committee points to both the ultimately uncontroversial nature of his nomination and the pressure lawmakers feel to have someone directing the SEC at a time of increasing economic uncertainty.
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Countrywide Reportedly Agrees to Biggest-Yet Settlement of Subprime Securities Class Action
Publication Date: 2010-04-23
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Judge Mariana Pfaelzer in L.A. put this case--unlike so many subprime-related shareholder suits--on track to settle when she denied Countrywide's motion to dismiss and later certified the class. Now the L.A. Daily Journal reports that Countrywide and top execs have agreed to a $600 million deal.

Apple, Samsung Gird for Showdown on Smartphone Injunctions
Publication Date: 2013-08-08
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If anyone's stopped paying attention to Apple's epic patent battle with Samsung, Friday would be a good day to tune back in.

June 01, 2003 | Law.com

ChippingAway

Ohn Danforth was late getting ready for work on April 4. His face was covered in shaving cream when the phones in his house started to ring. Unable to reach any in time, Danforth headed for his laptop, where he logged onto his office e-mail and found some very good news. A controversial appeals court ruling made earlier this year in favor of Rambus Inc., where Danforth serves as general counsel, would stand. Elated, Danforth dressed up for the occasion by donning a blue denim work shirt-just in case, he tho
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