Network Groups Warn Comcast about Streaming Live Video Content to iPads
2/10/2011 The plan of Comcast to stream live video content to iPads, as well as other tablet devices, brought forth an outbreak of legal correspondence last week. The correspondence came from a number of cable network groups who made it clear that they have not signified their agreement on any such arrangement. Although the initial […]
State Task Force on Fireworks Signs Off on Recommendations
2/10/2011 The state task force in Hawaii that was mandated to study and submit recommendations on how to curb illegal fireworks has finalized its suggestions on the matter. The panel of lawmakers and representatives coming from the federal, state and county agencies have signed off on the proposals and will now forward them to the […]
Study Reveals Day Laborers Habitually Abused, Underpaid and Denied Overtime
2/10/2011 A study conducted by Seton Hall Law School has revealed the constant abuses done to day labourers. One of the cases mentioned in that study tells of a day laborer spending two weeks hauling tar in the heat being refused payment upon the job’s completion. Across the state of New Jersey, almost 50% of […]
Reports on Immigration Issue Pondered Over By Florida Lawmakers
2/9/2011 Questions on the impact of complex US immigration law on Florida’s tourism industry arose at a 3-hour workshop briefing for lawmakers. Some of those present had expressed reservations in siding with new GOP leaders who favor tougher stand against illegal immigrants. The new Governor, Rick Scott, and Attorney General Pam Bondi have both expressed […]
Soaring Legal Bills Confront Big Banks
2/9/2011 America’s largest banks are being confronted by billions of dollars in legal expenses as a result of their part in the financial crisis. Analysts said this can potentially affect their profits and the gains they made in the stock market last year. The nation’s second largest bank, JPMorgan Chase, revealed that its legal costs […]
Foreclosures Made by Banks Invalid According to Massachusetts Courts
2/9/2011 The ruling made by Land Court Judge Keith C. Long regarding the validity of two bank foreclosures in Springfield, MA was upheld by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Judge Long’s ruling states that since the mortgages were not recorded officially as being owned by banks, US Bancorp and Wells Fargo, the foreclosures were therefore […]
Provision of Mining Law Survives a Court Test in Kentucky
2/8/2011 In order to win a case against Massey Energy Co., federal regulators relied on the provision of the Mine Safety Law, which is a 33 year old law that regulates mining policies. In November, the United States Labor Department sued Massey Energy Co. based in Richmond, Virginia over the company’s Freedom Energy No. 1 […]
Securities America Inc., Hit with $1.2 Million Damage and Legal Fees
2/8/11 A costly legal blow was delivered by arbitrators to Securities America Inc., on New Year’s Eve over alleged fraudulent sale of private placements. Nearly $1.2 million in damages and fees were awarded by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc, or FINRA, arbitration panel to the client who filed the lawsuit. The award included $734,000 […]