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This site provides recent news covering the spectrum of civil legal issues, from class action lawsuits to contract actions, negligence and private nuisance claims. You'll get updated on the legal issues facing the corporate sphere as well as issues in the private sector.

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Tower Automotive Files Term Sheet With Bankruptcy Court to Sell Company Through a Chapter 11 Plan

22 April 2007

Tower Automotive (Pink Sheets: TWRAQ) announced today it has filed a restructuring term sheet with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to sell substantially all of its assets through a Chapter 11 Plan to funds and accounts t...

ADVANCED MARKETING Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 9 press release

22 April 2007

( EMAILWIRE.COM, March 28, 2007 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 9 of ADVANCED MARKETING BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. The 18-page newsletter contains stories with these headlines:

ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 42 press release

22 April 2007

( EMAILWIRE.COM, April 10, 2007 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 42 of ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. The 10-page newsletter contains stories with these headlines:

ENRON Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 189 press release

22 April 2007

( EMAILWIRE.COM, April 10, 2007 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 189 of ENRON BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. The 13-page newsletter contains stories with these headlines:

Pixelplus Announces Complete Withdrawal of Claims in its Preliminary Injunction and Lawsuit Against MagnaChip in Seoul Central District Court

22 April 2007

Pixelplus Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PXPL), a leading fabless semiconductor company in Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced it completely withdrew its claims in its prelimin...

Settlement Reached in Miss. Homeowner's Case Against State Farm

2 April 2007

State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. avoided the court room and possibly days of litigation by settling out of court with a D'Iberville homeowner who sued the company after Hurricane Katrina reduced her house to a slab.

Port Townsend Paper Corporation Receives Interim Court Approval of $50 Million Debtor in Possession Financing

2 April 2007

Port Townsend Paper Corporation and its affiliates (the "Company") today announced that it has received interim approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington (the "Court") to obtain up to $38 million in replacement debt...

Cryptek Acquires Secure Systems Group (SSG) Assets

2 April 2007

Cryptek continues to grow and expand the company's offerings and capabilities by acquiring the assets of SSG.

Upheaval in European Gaming Market: European Commission Sends Reasoned Opinions in Three Pending Infringement Proceedings as Next Step Towards Referri

25 March 2007

Clear Warning From European Commission to Germany, Austria and France

ATA AIRLINES Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 68 press release

25 March 2007

( EMAILWIRE.COM, March 14, 2007 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 68 of ATA AIRLINES BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. The 9-page newsletter contains stories with these headlines:

COLLINS & AIKMAN Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 56 press release

25 March 2007

( EMAILWIRE.COM, March 21, 2007 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 56 of COLLINS & AIKMAN BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. The 11-page newsletter contains stories with these headlines:

HANCOCK FABRICS Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 1 press release

25 March 2007

(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 24, 2007) FAIRLESS HILLS, PA. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 1 of HANCOCK FABRICS BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. The 20-page newsletter contains stories with these headlines:

N.J. Jury Awards $47.5 Million in Vioxx Heart Attack Retrial

20 March 2007

Merck & Co.'s painkiller Vioxx contributed to an Idaho postal worker's heart attack, a jury in Atlantic City has ruled, reversing the verdict in the man's first trial and hitting Merck with a total of $47.5 million in damages.

SEA CONTAINERS Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 12 press release

20 March 2007

( EMAILWIRE.COM, March 07, 2007 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Mar. 7, 2007 -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 12 of SEA CONTAINERS BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. The 28-page newsletter contains stories with these headlines:

KAISER Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 111 press release

20 March 2007

( EMAILWIRE.COM, March 10, 2007 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 111 of KAISER BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. The 7-page newsletter contains stories with these headlines:

OWENS CORNING Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 152 press release

20 March 2007

( EMAILWIRE.COM, March 15, 2007 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 152 of OWENS CORNING BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. The 13-page newsletter contains stories with these headlines:

World Energy Solutions, Inc. Files Lawsuit Alleging Fraud

20 March 2007

World Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WEGY) announced today that World Energy Solutions, Inc. ("WEGY" or the "Company") has commenced a lawsuit styled World Energy Solutions, Inc. v. David Weintraub, et al., No. 06-8968- CI-20 (Cir. Ct. Pin...

Justice Department Hosts First-Ever Conference on Federal Efforts to Increase Accessibility to Limited English Proficient Individuals

18 March 2007

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, along with several other federal agencies, is hosting a two-day national conference on providing services to individuals with limited English skills. The conference provides an opportunity for over 400 re...

SOLUTIA Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 81 press release

18 March 2007

( EMAILWIRE.COM, March 13, 2007 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 81 of SOLUTIA BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. The 13-page newsletter contains stories with these headlines:

DANA CORPORATION Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 36 press release

18 March 2007

( EMAILWIRE.COM, March 15, 2007 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 36 of DANA CORPORATION BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. The 5-page newsletter contains stories with these headlines:

Shuffle Master Loses Again in Patent Infringement Lawsuit Brought Against VendingData Corporation

14 March 2007

VendingData(TM) Corporation (AMEX: VNX), announced today that the United States District Court for the District of Nevada entered an order that adopts and affirms a ruling by the Magistrate Judge in favor of VendingData and against Shuffle Master in a

SCOTIA/PACIFIC LUMBER Bankruptcy News, Issue No. 9 press release

14 March 2007

( EMAILWIRE.COM, March 12, 2007 ) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. -- Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., published Issue No. 9 of SCOTIA/PACIFIC LUMBER BANKRUPTCY NEWS today. The 23-page newsletter contains stories with these headlines:

Massage Business Owners Pleads Guilty in Insurance Scheme

28 February 2007

A Glendale, Calif., skin care and massage business owner has plead guilty after California Department of Insurance (CDI) investigators found she was filing claims for acne and chiropractic treatments when her clients were getting facials and massages.

Hager Companies Introduces New Line of Commercial Door Locks

26 February 2007

Hager Companies recently introduced a new line of ANSI /BHMA certified locks that combine both premium quality and a value price—filling a long-standing need in the door hardware marketplace.

Jesus Family Tomb Believed Found

26 February 2007

New scientific evidence, including DNA analysis conducted at one of the world's foremost molecular genetics laboratories, as well as studies by leading scholars, suggests a 2,000-year-old Jerusalem tomb could have once held the remains of Jesus of Naza

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Reports Disclosure by Outside Legal Counsel Relating to Trading Activity in Its Common Stock

26 February 2007

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GTRE) today announced that the Company has been advised by its outside legal counsel, McGuireWoods LLP, that there has been possible unauthorized trading of the Company's common stock in accounts controlled ...

John Barrett Joins Aon's Southern California Executive Team

26 February 2007

Aon announces that John Barrett has joined its Southern California executive team as resident managing director for Los Angeles.

Arena Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the SIGnificant Investment Options in Healthcare Conference

26 February 2007

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARNA) announced today that the company is scheduled to participate at the Susquehanna International Group's SIGnificant Investment Options in Healthcare Conference on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at the Omni Berkshire Pl...

Pixelplus Files Defamation and Tortious Business Interference Lawsuit and Preliminary Injunction against MagnaChip in Seoul Central District Court

23 February 2007

Pixelplus Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PXPL), a leading fabless semiconductor company in Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced that it filed a lawsuit for defamation and tortio...

New Company Assists Lawyers, Firms, Clients with Legal Research

19 February 2007

XooxleAnswers provides expert, fast, and very affordable legal and paralegal-style research for lawyers and firms in need of research assistance, and for clients looking to keep legal costs in check.

ChoicePoint(R) Sells Bulk Bankruptcy, Liens and Judgments Records Business; Enters into Long-Term Access Agreement

17 February 2007

ChoicePoint announced today that it has sold part of its public records operations, specifically the businesses that collect bankruptcy, lien and judgment (BLJ) records and provide them on a wholesale, bulk basis to commercial enterprises around the co

Pixelplus Obtains Complete Victory in the Seoul Central District Court on the Disputed Process Patents Claimed by MagnaChip

16 February 2007

Pixelplus Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PXPL), a leading fabless semiconductor company in Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced it obtained a completely positive and affirmative...

Watson and GlaxoSmithKline Settle Lawsuit Over Wellbutrin Xl(R)

14 February 2007

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has reached a settlement with GlaxoSmithKline on outstanding patent litigation related to Wellbutrin XL(R) (bupropion hydrochloride) extended-...

Covanta Announces Partnership with Chongqing Iron & Steel, Entry into Chinese Energy-from-Waste Market

13 February 2007

Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA), announced it has signed an agreement to purchase a 40 percent stake in Chongqing Sanfeng Environmental Industry Co., Ltd. (Sanfeng), a subsidiary of Chongqing Iron & Steel (Group) Limited. Sanfeng designed, buil...

Media Advisory - Sierra Wireless presents what's next in wireless data at 3GSM World Congress

13 February 2007

Demonstrations of newest products feature fast uploads, fixed wireless, and GPS applications

FBR Announces Alignment of Senior Management Responsibilities to New Organizational Structure

13 February 2007

Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. (NYSE: FBR) ("FBR Group" or "the Company") today announced that it has aligned the structure and responsibilities of its senior management team to reflect its new corporate structure. In June 2006, FBR Group forme...

JumpTV Announces Common Share Offering

13 February 2007

JumpTV Inc. ("JumpTV" or, the "Company") (AIM:JTV) (TSX:JTV) announces today the launch of a proposed public offering of common shares in each of the provinces of Canada. Canaccord Capital Corporation and Morgan Stanley Canada Limited are the joint boo...

Eurasia to acquire Bozymchak & Akjilga Projects; update on corporate activities; Mizek update

13 February 2007

Eurasia Gold Inc. ("Eurasia" or, the "Company") (TSX: EGX) is announcing that it has entered into a share purchase agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement") principally with companies controlled by Mr. Kumar Mukashev, a director of Eurasia, to acquire...

Greystone Logistics Announces Funding

13 February 2007

Greystone Logistics, Inc. (OTCBB: GLGI), Yorktown Management and Financial Services have agreed to purchase existing finished goods inventory including the Coors Brewing inventory and raw materials plus certain grinding and peripheral equipment, resin ...

SIVOO, Inc. Partners with Avenue A/Razorfish, WebTrends and 24/7 Real Media to Aid Growth of Internet TV Network

13 February 2007

Aligns With Innovators in Site Performance Enhancement, Visitor Analysis and Ad Campaign Management

Criminal Data -- Criminal Records for your Safety

10 February 2007

Criminal Data delivers pre-employee screening solutions that are fast and cost-effective. In addition, you will now be able to manually search records compiled from multiple states to return felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations and incarcerations...

How Will Insurance Companies Respond to Victims of Friday's Tornado? asks Central Florida Attorney

10 February 2007

As the camera lights fade and the media attention dies down in the coming weeks, those familiar insurance slogans of "Like a Good Neighbor," "You're in Good Hands" and others, may unfortunately give way to an industry whose past is shaky to say the lea

Mobile Credit Card Processing Gaining Popularity Among Solo Attorneys

10 February 2007

More and more solo and small-firm lawyers are starting to use mobile merchant accounts in order to boost their practice and become available to more potential clients by accepting credit cards.

Ark. Court of Appeals Sides with Truck Driver in Workers' Comp Case

10 February 2007

A delivery truck driver injured on his route is entitled to disability benefits, the Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled on Feb. 6, 2007, overturning a state workers' compensation commission decision.

Griffin Releases Statement on Federal Court Action

10 February 2007

Griffin Land & Nurseries, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRIF) ("Griffin") on behalf of its subsidiary, Imperial Nurseries, Inc. ("Imperial") issued the following statement as related to a lawsuit filed today in Federal District Court in Hartford, Connecticut, seeking ...

Weitz & Luxenberg Responds to Report Calling Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Crisis

4 February 2007

January 24, 2007, New York, NYaThe belief that the United States is in the throes of a medical malpractice lawsuit crisis can be blamed on just a tiny group of negligent doctors, says a new watchdog report.

Okla. Supreme Court Ruling Puts new Twist on Civil Liability Debate

3 February 2007

For Dr. David Russell, an Enid radiologist and president of the Oklahoma State Medical Association, the debate over civil justice reform in Oklahoma isn't about the politics that has kept many reform measures bottled up at the state Capitol.

US Airways' CEO Testifies Before Congress Regarding the State of the Airline Industry

29 January 2007

Calls on Senate to Allow Industry to Continue Positive Change

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Environmental Cleanup Costs

27 January 2007

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to tackle an environmental case that could clarify when companies which have incurred industrial cleanup costs can seek to force the government or other companies to share the costs.

Milberg Weiss Announces Investigation Relating to Class Action Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Certain Investors of Celestica Inc. -- CLS

27 January 2007

The law firm of Milberg Weiss & Bershad LLP announces that it is investigating possible illegal conduct as alleged in class action lawsuits filed by certain law firms on behalf of investors in Celestica Inc. ("Celestica" or the "Company") (NYSE: CL...

 
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