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Pfizer Suffers Setback as Company Halts Development of Anti-Cholesterol Drug
After spending about $800 million developing a new cholesterol treatment, Pfizer Inc. says it is halting work on the product, torcetrapib, in the wake of an independent board's recommendation that the drug trial end due to an unexpected number of deaths and other complications. One industry critic says the trial should not present liability issues for the world's largest drug maker because the company acted swiftly, adding, "I have to give Pfizer credit. They did everything the right way."DOL's Probes of Investment Advisers Decrease; Official Hopeful for Newest Program
Investigations of investment advisers by the U.S. Department of Labor are decreasing, but the investigations that are launched are much more likely to find violations, an official in the agency's Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration announced. Therefore, the appearance of investigators should send warning signals, according to Virginia C. Smith, director of PWBA enforcement. "We are there because we believe something is going on," she said.VCs Reconsider Tough Terms for Entrepreneurs
The highly dilutive terms in venture financing for startups desperate for capital have become a disincentive for entrepreneurs -- some of whom stand to lose ownership of their companies. As a result, some investors are crafting ways to keep management motivated, such as offering bonus pools of cash, stock options or recapitalizations, to give management a sufficient stake.SEC names new enforcement unit heads
WASHINGTON AP - The Securities and Exchange Commission named six people on Wednesday to lead new investigative units and unveiled a new policy for rewarding prompt cooperation by those with knowledge of misconduct as the agency reorganizes its enforcement efforts.The SEC was scorched by its failure to detect the stunning, long-running fraud by money manager Bernard Madoff despite numerous red flags and credible warnings.Sidewalk Bridge License Fees: Are They Required Under RPAPL Section 881?
Joseph A. French, a partner at French & Casey, and Douglas R. Rosenzweig, an associate at the firm, write that in addition to neighbors who object to the sidewalk bridge on aesthetic or convenience grounds, some property owners view the installation of an adjacent sidewalk bridge as a way to create an additional revenue stream and will demand exorbitant license fees upwards of $5,000 per month for the use of its property.View more book results for the query "Deutsche Bank"
In its biggest suit yet, the National Credit Union Administration claims Bear Stearns sold $3.6 billion in shoddy mortgage-backed securities to four failed credit unions. But just like the cases that the Federal Housing Finance Agency brought against a slew of banks, the NCUA suits are in limbo as federal appeals courts weigh whether the agencies waited too long to sue.
The Mindful Lawyer: Meditation and Its Many Benefits
Mindfulness can apply as easily to a business, as an entity, as it does to individuals. Potential benefits include: reduced costs associated with absenteeism caused by illness, injury and stress; improved cognitive function in employees; and reduced turnover.Cite as: In Re Wachovia Equity Securities Litigation, 08 Civ. 6171 (RJS), NYLJ 1202489220302, at *1 (SDNY, Decided March 31, 2011)District Judge Richard J. Sull
Guidant Tells Doctors to Not Use Five Defibrillator Models
Guidant on Friday issued its second safety advisory in a week about its implantable defibrillators, telling doctors to stop using five of the models because they could malfunction and may have to be recalled. Lawyers who have filed suits against Guidant for failing to release information about faulty defibrillators said the most recent announcement is a sign of a troubled company. "The truth is if this is evidence of anything, it's that things are all upside down at Guidant," said one attorney.Trending Stories
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