Litigation Law

Wall Street lawyers up for LIBOR litigation – Crain’s New York Business

For lawyers, accountants and the numerous outfits that assist them, the Wall Street scandals of recent years have provided a gold mine of work. But the fiasco with LIBOR could prove to be the mother lode. Analysts expect that global … Continue reading

Brees submits affidavit in Vilma litigation – NBC Sports

After weeks of offering periodic commentary regarding the allegations of a bounty program maintained for three years by the Saints, quarterback Drew Brees has taken a direct, active role in the effort to block the suspension of his teammate …

GM sugar beet restrictions lifted; litigation in limbo – Capital Press (subscription)

Restrictions on growing genetically engineered sugar beets have been lifted by USDA, but legal wrangling over the crop doesn’t appear likely to cease soon. The USDA’s decision to fully deregulate the crop has thrown into question an existing …

Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Announces Settlement of Silenor Patent Litigation With Zydus – NBCNews.com

SAN DIEGO, July 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SOMX), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Cadila Healthcare Limited and Zydus …

Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Announces Settlement of Silenor Patent Litigation With Zydus – NASDAQ

SAN DIEGO, July 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SOMX), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Cadila Healthcare Limited and Zydus …

Federal judge dismisses Dallas Cowboys from Super Bowl ticket lawsuit but litigation continues against NFL – Dallas Morning News

The Dallas Cowboys were dismissed Thursday from a federal lawsuit seeking compensation from the team and the league for seating troubles at the 2011 Super Bowl in Arlington. Parts of the litigation however will continue against the National …

Visa to Add $150 Million to Litigation Escrow – FOXBusiness

Visa Inc. (V), the world’s largest payment network, said Thursday it is adding $150 million to a litigation escrow following a proposed $6.6 billion settlement announced last week of numerous long-standing lawsuits brought by merchants over …

Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Announces Settlement of Silenor Patent Litigation With Zydus – Marketwatch

SAN DIEGO, Jul 19, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOMX) , a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Cadila Healthcare Limited and Zydus …

Visa to Add $150 Million to Litigation Escrow – Wall Street Journal

Visa Inc. (V), the world’s largest payment network, said Thursday it is adding $150 million to a litigation escrow following a proposed $6.6 billion settlement announced last week of numerous long-standing lawsuits brought by merchants over …

UPDATE 1-Visa adds $150 mln to litigation reserves – Reuters

July 19 (Reuters) – Visa Inc said it will add $150 million to its litigation reserves, a week after the world’s largest credit and debit-card processing network agreed to be part of a massive antitrust settlement. The company, along with … Continue reading