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 […]
Amazon Data in RIAA Case Being Sought by LimeWire
1/29/2011 The sales data from third-party music download services is reportedly being sought by LimeWire. This is in an apparent attempt by the beleaguered company to determine how much it will owe in copyright infringement fines. In October of last year, LimeWire, a file-sharing service company, was ordered to switch off their file-sharing functionality. The […]
Push for Privacy Will Make an Impact on the Geolocation Sector
1/29/2011 Companies that collect and use, as well as distribute geolocation data will most likely be affected by efforts aiming to protect privacy of consumers on the Internet, according to Kevin D. Pomfret of LeClairRyan law firm. Because of this, businesses must make it a point to educate various governmental agencies like the Federal Trade […]
Are Payday Lenders Regulated?
1/29/2011 The Mississippi Center for Justice, which is a public interest law firm and is considered as non-profit, has asked leaders in the city to join them in campaigning for stricter laws concerning payday lending. Officials standing for payday lenders have spoken up as well. Dan Robinson, Borrow Smart Mississippi spokesman said that they are […]
Many are Capitalizing on the Marijuana Industry
1/28/2011 The marijuana industry is on the rise. Many are in favor of legalizing medicinal, as well as recreational marijuana. In California, small doses have already been legalized, but to be entirely acceptable all throughout the country is still a far cry. The health benefits of marijuana are still undergoing research, but for those states […]
OUTLAWED? Sale of Wine and Strong Beer in Grocery Stores
1/28/2011 The agency in Oklahoma enforcing alcohol laws is casting doubts on the sale of wind and strong beer in grocery stores. According to John Maisch, the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission (ABLEC) general counsel, “The more accessible you make any alcoholic beverages, the less control you have over it.” Next year, the Legislature is […]
Fear – Sown by Debt Collection Litigations Among Consumers
1/27/2011 Recently, news coming from various parts of the country have reported on alarming irregularities in the debt collection industry in the United States. It has also been reported that there is now a widespread use of litigation, making it a collection tool. Various law firms and legal service companies are now focusing on this […]
Foreclosures and Poverty Force Brooklyn Homeowners to Represent Themselves in Court
1/27/2011 One could see the list of cases on foreclosures posted right outside the Brooklyn Civil Supreme Court. The plaintiffs are mostly banks like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup, and of course the defendants are those homeowners whose properties are about to be foreclosed. Most of the defendants will be represented in court, surprisingly, […]
Merrill Corporation Expands Legal Document Review Facilities In New York City
12/30/2010 A principal provider of technology-enabled services, Merrill Corporation, announced today the momentous expansion of its legal document review facilities in the city of New York. These facilities form part of the company’s nationwide network of document review sites, which include New York, Chicago, as well as Los Angeles. Merrill Brink International, a translation services […]