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US Judge: Second Mile Insurer Not Obliged To Cover Sandusky
The insurance carrier for the children's charity founded by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky doesn't have to cover his criminal or civil legal costs related to acts of child ...Judge Slashes Apple $1B Award vs. Samsung; Sets New Trial On Damages
Apple Inc. lost a major ruling in its ongoing patent battle with Samsung Electronics on Friday, as a federal judge slashed a $1.05 billion jury award by more than 40 percent and set a new trial to ...Lawsuits Up, Regulatory Actions At Record Levels in 2012: Survey
International law firm Fulbright & Jaworski reports that companies in the United States and United Kingdom dealt with more litigation last year, while regulatory investigations reached a ...Fans Injured At Daytona NASCAR Race Explore Legal Options
The attorney for three NASCAR fans injured last weekend during a race the day before the Daytona 500 says they are exploring a possible lawsuit, but some experts say they could face tough obstacles ...
Providence Sues Actuary Over Pension Calculations
The city of Providence sued its longtime actuary Tuesday, claiming it made "fundamental and inexcusable errors" in calculating the projected savings from a pension system overhaul that will cost the ...Bankruptcy Judge Approves Dewey & LeBoeuf Plan; $50M Insurance Proceeds Could Be Tapped
A federal bankruptcy judge approved the liquidation plan for Dewey & LeBoeuf on Wednesday, a milestone in the winding down of the collapsed law firm that paves the way for creditors to recover ...