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Piercing the Shroud of Online Anonymity Solves Some Problems and Creates Others
Recently a bill was introduced on the New York State Senate floor which would make all anonymous online posts subject to removal by another user’s request, unless the individual responsible for the...
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Hebrew National Forced to “Answer to a Lower Authority”
A class action lawsuit has been filed against ConAgra Foods, Inc. [“ConAgra” or “Defendant”], the manufacturer and distributor of Hebrew National meat products such as beef franks, deli meats, and beef...
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Samsung “Not as Cool” as Apple in the UK
Samsung has won a legal battle but likely took a hit to its corporate ego in the most recent development in its ongoing patent war with Apple. In this bittersweet victory, A UK judge has labeled the...
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China “Dumps” on the US
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012, the US Commerce Department came to a final ruling on a trade dispute with China, wherein certain Chinese manufacturers of solar panels and cells were accused of...
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Ghoulishly Good News for the Halloween Economy
Halloween is right around the corner and people all across the country are preparing for the spooky fun. Over the years, Halloween has gained special prominence in the United States. Lavish spectacles...
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Higher Taxes = Free Theater Admissions?
What does a theater company do when its very existence is threatened by a government’s tax policies? It gives its performances away for free. Well, kind of free. Reeling from austerity measures put in...
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“We the People” Creates Opportunity for Change
From building the Death Star to deporting Piers Morgan, to disclosing the truth about aliens, lately the White House has been pelted by wild petitions. Whitehouse.gov explains that, “the right to...
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Subway’s Footlongs Don’t Measure Up?
Recently, a social media firestorm broke out after some Subway restaurants were exposed serving Footlong Subs which only measured 11 inches. The spark was set in Australia, but with Facebook’s help, it...
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Super Bowl XLVII Expected to Flood New Orleans
This past Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers battled their way uphill from an early 17-0 losing position and still managed to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 28 to 24 in a particularly exciting game. Now the...
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Federal Claims Judge Approves AIG Classes in $55 Billion Class-action Lawsuit
In 2008, there were many complaints surrounding the US government bailout of AIG when it was on the verge of collapse and the disagreement as to whether that was the right course of action continues...
View ArticleCan the winner(s) of the Powerball lottery choose to be $223.1 million poorer?
Things are starting to heat up again, and I’m not referring to the scorching pre-summer heat! The Powerball Lottery, played in 43 states, is approaching all-time highs. Saturday’s drawing is estimated...
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War Exit Strategy in the Middle East vs. Government Contracting Practices
The largest US government contract is coming to an end, and not without a requisite pass through the US court system. To some, it might be surprising that the dispute is not one involving allegations...
View ArticleJackson Reforms Change the Economics of U.K. Litigation
In 2010 Lord Justice Jackson issued a report regarding recommended changes to England’s civil procedure in order “to promote access to justice as a whole by making costs of litigation more...
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Federal Judge Certifies Class in Silicon Valley’s Antitrust Suit
Last week on Thursday, US District Judge Lucy Koh approved a class of employees in a class action lawsuit brought against some of Silicon Valley’s most recognized companies concerning their hiring...
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More Tricks Than Treats This Halloween
Happy Halloween to all my spooked blog readers interested in the current state of the “Halloween economy”. Last year’s discussion can be found here. This year the ghost of Halloween past has managed to...
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1 inch is NOT worth $773 million in revenue
Earlier this year, an MSN Money article about Southwest suggested that by reducing legroom one inch at every seat on every aircraft Southwest flies, the airline will generate approximately $773 million...
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India Blasts Off to Mars for Only $73 Million
Last week on Tuesday, India launched its first Mars mission for the relatively-low cost of $73 million. The budget for the Mangalyaan (Hindi for “Mars craft”) is being hailed as a potential “game...
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Google Prevails in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Google Books
After an eight year class action copyright infringement battle in and out of court, Google won the right to continue its Google Books project to digitize books. According to Judge Denny Chin’s...
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Attempted Biopharmaceutical Takeover Turns Toxic
Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (“HSG”), a biopharmaceutical company targeted for acquisition by GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”), has adopted a defensive position commonly known as a “poison pill”. HSG is...
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Hebrew National Forced to “Answer to a Lower Authority”
A class action lawsuit has been filed against ConAgra Foods, Inc. [“ConAgra” or “Defendant”], the manufacturer and distributor of Hebrew National meat products such as beef franks, deli meats, and beef...
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