Business Law 
What The Collapse Of Peregrine Financial Says About The Sarbanes-Oxley Law – Huffington Post
Another weakening of the law was included in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups, or JOBS, Act, signed into law by President Barack Obama in April. Meant to aid small companies in raising capital and going public, the act lets small, … Continue reading
Analysis: Critics assail 1980s-era hacking law as out of step – MSN Money
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A 1984 U.S. anti-hacking law passed when computer crime was in its infancy … source lists and contact information from the firm to use at his new business. Three co-defendants pleaded guilty to CFAA violations.
US judge grants preliminary injunction against enforcing Wash. child sex trafficking law – Washington Post
SEATTLE — A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of a new Washington state law that would require classified advertising companies to verify the ages of people in sex-related advertisements. Gov. Chris Gregoire signed …
Concord Law School Celebrates 18th Graduation Dean of University of Tulsa College of Law Delivers Keynote Speech – CNBC
LOS ANGELES, Jul 28, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Concord Law School of Kaplan University, the nation’s leading fully-online law school, celebrated its eighteenth graduation on Saturday, July 28, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The graduating …
Bloomberg Sues Council to Overturn 2 Wage Laws – New York Times
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg sued the City Council on Friday, fulfilling a vow to fight two laws that would raise the wages of some private-sector workers at companies that do business with the city. It was the first time in … Continue reading
Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of GeoEye, Inc. – Business Wire
BALA CYNWYD, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of GeoEye, Inc. (“GeoEye” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GEOY) relating to the proposed …
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Centene Corporation – Business Wire
BENSALEM, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Centene Corporation …
Amazon CEO gives $2.5M for Wash. gay marriage law – MSN Money
SEATTLE (AP) – Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie announced a gift Friday of $2.5 million to the campaign to defend Washington’s same-sex marriage law. Washington United for Marriage says it has raised more than $5 … Continue reading
Justice fines Capital One for violating law protecting troops from creditors – Washington Post
In its second settlement in eight days, McLean-based Capital One Bank will pay $12 million in restitution to troops who were unlawfully denied reprieve from high interest rates, foreclosure and car repossession while on active duty. Justice Department …
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Investors of Green Dot Corporation – CNBC
BENSALEM, Pa., Jul 26, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors of Green Dot Corporation (“Green Dot” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:GDOT) concerning possible violations of …
