Litigation Law

Mississippi’s sole abortion clinic can stay open for now – CNN

“This will maintain the status quo in this litigation because the Defendants will be precluded from taking action that they do not now contemplate while Plaintiffs will be permitted to operate lawfully while continuing their efforts to obtain …

New law on BP spill fines raises stakes for Gulf states – Reuters India

On top of that, BP could face criminal penalties ranging between $5 billion and $10 billion, according to Thomas Claps, litigation analyst for Susquehanna Financial Group LLP in New York, which makes a market in BP stock. But at the … Continue reading

Analysis: New law on BP spill fines raises stakes for Gulf states – msnbc.com

On top of that, BP could face criminal penalties ranging between $5 billion and $10 billion, according to Thomas Claps, litigation analyst for Susquehanna Financial Group LLP in New York, which makes a market in BP stock. But at the … Continue reading

RIM hit with $147.2 mln verdict in California patent lawsuit – Reuters India

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A northern California jury directed Research in Motion Ltd (RIM.TO) to pay $147.2 million in patent litigation over a remote management system for wireless devices, according to an attorney for the plaintiff …

Q&A: How the Credit Card Settlement Affects You – Wall Street Journal

Merchants big and small settled litigation against Visa Inc. and MasterCard Inc. Friday. As part of that settlement, the credit-card issuers agreed to abolish the no-surcharge rule. As a result, merchants will be able to tack on extra fees when … Continue reading

Visa, MasterCard, banks in $7.25 billion retail settlement – Reuters

In December, Visa announced it set aside an additional $1.57 billion to cover the cost of a potential settlement in the case, bringing its litigation reserve balance to $4.28 billion, according to a regulatory filing. MasterCard in the fourth …

LG to pay $380 million to settle display panel price-fixing case – msnbc.com

Toshiba spokeswoman Deborah Chalmers said the company “denies any wrongdoing on its part in the LCD business, and it entered into the settlement to avoid further expense and the distraction of protracted litigation.” An LG representative could not be reached.

Six more N.J. cities join suit over red-light cameras – Philadelphia Daily News

Class-action litigation over New Jersey’s red-light cameras has expanded to six more cities and towns and could grow in the weeks ahead. Marlton lawyer Joseph A. Osefchen has filed suits in Glassboro, Monroe Township, Newark, Edison, Stratford …

Dewey partners mull settlement with estate – MSN Money

What’s more, former partners who don’t settle by July 24 could pay a 25 percent penalty. Not settling at all could mean years of litigation. Personal financial pressures could also factor into whether former partners agree to the deal.

Parker Waichman LLP Seeks to Renew Prior Defense Motion in Renu with MoistureLoc Litigation In Light of New Evidence – YAHOO!

Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the legal rights of victims injured by defective drugs and medical devices, has filed a motion with the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County, to … Continue reading