Litigation Law

Apple Settles iPad Trademark Dispute With Chinese Company – New York Times

said on Monday that the two sides had reached the settlement and that this would end the litigation. Greater China, including Taiwan and Hong Kong, has emerged as Appleā€™s second-largest market after the United States.

Vote Set On Writing Bank Settlement Into Calif Law – NPR News

Lenders’ organizations joined by the California Chamber of Commerce said in a letter to lawmakers on Friday that the final legislation is an improvement, though they still fear it will “encourage frivolous litigation” by borrowers who cannot …

Banks Seek Dismissal of Libor Litigation – Wall Street Journal

–Banks say antitrust lawsuits over Libor manipulation allegations fail to assert collusion –Plaintiffs say motive was to reduce payout on rate-based products –Libor’s ubiquity could mean massive damages if liability is proven Lawyers for 16 …

Banks Seek Dismissal of Libor Litigation – NASDAQ

Lawyers for 16 banks involved in setting U.S. dollar-denominated Libor rates have filed joint defense papers in New York federal court seeking to dismiss mounting antitrust litigation against them, aguing the plaintiffs have failed to make their …

Today’s Schedule for Alki David et al. vs. CBS Interactive/CNET Download.com – msnbc.com

If Judge Fischer finds that the motion to dismiss is not granted, the number of copyrights in the case creates a huge threat to CNET and opens the door to more litigation against CNET and ultimately its parent company, Viacom … Continue reading

UPDATE: Barclays Chairman Agius Resigns After Libor Settlement – NASDAQ

In a note Monday Investec said that investors should buy Barclays shares. Its analysts point out that the unquantifiable risks from litigation that results from the Libor scandal affect other banks as well as Barclays. Meanwhile, it adds …

Jason Long: New requirements potential land mine for litigants – Knoxville News Sentinel

Among the many reforms impacting the landscape of litigation, none is more drastic than the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIPP Extension Act of 2007, commonly referred to as MMSEA. To comply with the provisions of MMSEA, entities must reimburse past …

Lieff Cabraser Reminds Facebook, Inc. Investors of Upcoming Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits – Marketwatch

SAN FRANCISCO, Jul 02, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP reminds investors of the July 23, 2012 deadline to move for appointment as lead plaintiff in the securities class action litigation against … Continue reading

California May Become First State To Write Mortgage Settlement Into Law – Huffington Post

Lenders’ organizations joined by the California Chamber of Commerce said in a letter to lawmakers on Friday that the final legislation is an improvement, though they still fear it will “encourage frivolous litigation” by borrowers who cannot …

US Bancorp settles overdraft fee case for $55 million – msnbc.com

It is part of nationwide customer litigation against 35 lenders over the fees, which are typically assessed when customers overdraw their checking accounts by using debit cards. Brought on behalf of millions of customers, the lawsuits accused banks of …