Deutsche Bank Sued by US Government for Mortgage Fraud, Feds Represented by US Attorney Preet Bharara
On Tuesday, May 3, the Deutsche Bank was sued by the federal government, represented by US Attorney Preet Bharara. The…
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26 States File Brief to Get Health Care Overhaul Struck Down
On Wednesday, May 4, 26 states filed a motion with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which is located in…
BP to Pay $25 Million as Penalty for Alaskan Oil Pipeline Spill in 2006
On May 3, BP Exploration Alaska, Inc. made an agreement to pay $25 million as a penalty to Alaska. This…
ConAgra Being Represented by Davis Polk in $4.9 Billion Ralcorp Bid
On May 3, ConAgra Foods announced an offer for Ralcorp Holdings in the amount of $4.9 billion. Ralcorp Holdings is…
Federal Government Says US Growers and Regulators Could be Prosecuted
In recent weeks, US attorneys have warned states that those who are licensed to grow marijuana or even those who…
$680 Million Settlement Reached between USDA and Native American Farmers
In a class action lawsuit that was filed more than 11 years ago, justice has finally been served to thousands…
NFL Lockout Update: League Owners Request Denied by Judge
Late Wednesday, April 28, US District Judge Susan Richard Nelson denied the NFL owners request to stay her ruling to…
NFL Lockout Halted by US District Judge – For Now
In the battle between NFL players and owners, the players are currently ahead in the game. On April 25, 2011,…
Blogger Sues Huffington Post and AOL for $105 Million
On Tuesday, April 12, Jonathan Tasini filed suit against the Huffington Post and AOL, alleging that they didn’t share in…
Obama Announces Bid for Re-election in 2012
On Monday, April 4, current U.S. President Barack Obama announced his bid for re-election in 2012. He said that he…
GSI Commerce Being Purchased by eBay for $2.4 Billion
On Monday, March 28, eBay Inc. announced its plans to buy GSI Commerce for $2.4 billion. GSI Commerce is a…
Late-term Abortions Ban Approved in Idaho and Kansas
On Wednesday, March 23, 2011, Idaho and Kansas both approved similar bills in their respective senates that would ban abortions…