Challenge to city voting plan moves to district court, Justice Department (434) Mar 9, 2010
Challenge to city voting plan moves to district court, Justice Department ... Last Thursday, attorneys for Morton filed a request with 216th District Court Judge Keith Williams to declare that the city violated the Texas Constitution and the Texas local government code by not presenting the single-member district proposal to voters in the form of an amendment to the city charter. (Boerne Star, TX)
DOJ requires changes to e-voting acquisition Mar 9, 2010
The DOJ's Antitrust Division, along with nine state attorneys general, filed a civil lawsuit Monday in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The agency also filed a proposed settlement that would resolve its antitrust concerns. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Marie Osmond's Son Remembered at Service Mar 9, 2010
Records from Utah's 4th District Court show a judge had granted the teen a petition for a legal name change. Flamingo Las Vegas says the Donny show will return to its normal performance schedule on Tuesday. (CBS News)
Lantiq sues modem maker over Taiwanese chip Mar 9, 2010
LONDON Lantiq Deutschland GmbH, the wireline chip spin-off from Infineon Technologies AG, has filed suit in the German District Court of Dusseldorf against Billion Electric Co. Ltd. (Taipei, Taiwan) alleging patent infringement. Lantiq asserts that where Billion's ADSL2/ADSL2+ modem products contain a communications IC from Taiwanese chipset supplier Trendchip Technologies Corp. (Hsinchu, Taiwan) they infringe upon Lantiq's intellectual property. (EETimes)
FTC sues Palm Beach Gardens mortgage modification business; operations halted Mar 9, 2010
In the FTC's action against First Universal Lending, a US District Court in the Southern District of Florida judge ordered a halt to company operations and froze its assets pending resolution of the case. The complaint says the company has also been cited for deceptive practices in Maryland and Pennsylvania. (The Palm Beach Post)
Retired judge to head office Mar 9, 2010
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 12:36 PM MST CHEYENNE Gov. Dave Freudenthal has appointed retired Wyoming District Court Judge Ed Grant to head the Office of State Lands and Investments ... Grant retired last year after 23 years as state district court judge in Laramie County. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Israeli Court to Rule on 'Israeli Nation' Identity Mar 8, 2010
In 2006, 21 members of the I Am Israeli movement filed a petition with the Jerusalem District Court for a declaratory order affirming that their nationality was Israeli ... Jerusalem District Court Judge Noam Sohlberg rejected the petition, accepting the states argument that it was not justiciable. (Newsmax)
Feds order bus firm to stop interstate service Mar 8, 2010
While investigators continued working to determine what caused the crash, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Saturday filed an emergency request for a California U.S. District Court judge to order the bus company's owner, Cayetano Martinez of Los Angeles, to shut down his illegal operation. Martinez shut down his bus company following the crash 30 miles south of Ahwatukee Foothills. (AZCentral -- News)
Jay Peak employee charged with embezzlement Mar 7, 2010
The North Troy resident was released and is cited to appear in Orleans District Court on charges of felony embezzlement. CommentsTerms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. (WCAX.com, VT)
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Suit Against Rumsfeld Over Americans' Alleged Detention in Iraq Mar 7, 2010
However, Judge Wayne Anderson of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on Friday allowed one claim against him to go forward, finding the two contractors pleaded enough details to implicate the former secretary. Their lawyer, Mike Kanovitz of Chicago's Loevy & Loevy, called the decision "pretty historic.". (Law.com)
Willis to face De La Garza for DA Mar 7, 2010
Judge John Roach Jr., the incumbent for the judge seat for District Court 296, will take a second shot a at the seat after defeating Keith Gore with 53 percent of the vote. District Court 219 looked like it is headed to a runoff election when Scott Becker only received 48 percent of the combined early voting and first precincts to poll. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
* Ex-SEF chief denies fraud allegations Mar 7, 2010
Chiaos remarks came after Qin told a press briefing in Los Angeles on Friday that he had filed a lawsuit against Chiao late last year at the Shilin District Court in Taipei. Qin accused Chiao of not following through with a US$15 million investment in Excalibur International Marine Corp (FB) that Chiao had committed to in 2008. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
District court holds pretrial hearing in Kofoed case Mar 7, 2010
By Brent Hardin Friday, Mar 05, 2010 - 10:45:09 am CST. PLATTSMOUTH - Attorneys in the David Kofoed case are spending time in a pretrial hearing this week debating what evidence will be admissible in the bench trial later this month. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Business digest: Beasley nets $1.4 million Mar 7, 2010
Sunshine Structures Inc. based in Lehigh Acres has completed the structural concrete on the new First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee. Rick Johnston was the project executive and Lou Hall and Tim Harger were superintendents. (The News-Press -- Business)
Witness Interviews Aren't Privileged Work Product, Says Calif. Court Mar 6, 2010
The castigated ruling is Nacht & Lewis Architects Inc. v. Superior Court (McCormick) , , in which the 3rd District Court of Appeal held that recorded witness statements are entitled to absolute work-product protection because they could reveal an attorney's "impressions, conclusions, opinions or legal research or theories.". Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge William Mayhew relied on Nacht & Lewis to deny Carcione access to the recorded statements of four juveniles who witnessed the drowning... (Law.com)
Atlanta case raises questions about water supply Mar 6, 2010
Those words came back to haunt Atlanta last year. A federal judge ruled that the city has been illegally tapping Lanier for years as its primary water source. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
The Brualdi Law Firm, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against STEC, Inc. Mar 6, 2010
NEW YORK, March 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brualdi Law Firm, P.C. announces that a lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of purchasers STEC, Inc. ("STEC") (Nasdaq: - ) stock during the period between November 4, 2009, through February 23, 2010, inclusive (the "Class Period") for violations of the federal securities laws. No class has yet been certified in the above action. (Primezone Releases)
Claim: SF Gives Gardeners Toxic Sludge Mar 6, 2010
"The EPA cannot assure the public that current land application practices are protective of human health and the environment," U.S. District Court Judge Anthony Alaimo. Last fall, The Center for Food Safety, a watchdog group with offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, tried to raise awareness of the "bio-solids" issue when it petitioned San Francisco to end the compost giveaways. (KSBW 8, CA)
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Update to the Shareholder Lawsuit Against Koss Corporation -- KOSS Mar 6, 2010
The shareholder lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The Complaint charges Koss and certain of its current and former executive officers with violations of federal securities laws. (Primezone Releases)
The Egleston Law Firm and Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. File Class Action Suit Against Novelos Therapeutics, Inc. Mar 6, 2010
NEW YORK, March 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Egleston Law Firm and Rigrodsky P.A. ("Rigrodsky ) today announced that a class action has been commenced on behalf of an investor in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of Novelos Therapeutics, Inc. ("Novelos" or the "Company") (OTCBB: - ) between December 14, 2009 and February 24, 2010, inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to pursue remedies under the Securities... (Primezone Releases)
Animal neglect by rescue Mar 6, 2010
Judy Cahill, formerly of 2 Foxden Court in the Potomac Highlands neighborhood, told District Court Judge Patricia L. Mitchell that it would affect her life drastically if she were ordered not to own or possess any animal for five years. That the county is seeking the order is "rather extraordinary," said Jim Savage, a lawyer with the county attorney's office. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Pratt expands buyout offer Mar 6, 2010
The announcement came 18 days after District 26 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers won a major victory in federal court, when U.S. District Court Judge Janet C. Hall ruled Pratt could not close the Cheshire and CARO plants during the life of the company's current contract with the union. Hall also issued a permanent injunction ordering Pratt to halt plans to move about 1,000 jobs out of the state until the contract expires Dec. 5. (Republican-American)
Retired judge to head office Mar 6, 2010
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 12:36 PM MST CHEYENNE Gov. Dave Freudenthal has appointed retired Wyoming District Court Judge Ed Grant to head the Office of State Lands and Investments ... Grant retired last year after 23 years as state district court judge in Laramie County. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Wind farm challenge dismissed Mar 6, 2010
Carbon County District Court Judge Wade Waldrip ruled this week that Lillegraven had not proved that he had been aggrieved by the Siting Councils decision. Lillegraven is an emeritus professor with the University of Wyomings geology and zoology departments. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Man Charged With Making Porn With 8-year-old Mar 6, 2010
The grand jury in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport charged 49-year-old William Oehne of Amelia, Va. on Thursday with production of child pornography and distribution of child pornography. (FOX61, CT)
Jury: Energy giant must pay $2 million Mar 6, 2010
(AP) - A state district court jury in Gretna has decided that Exxon Mobil Corp. failed to warn workers that offshore drilling pipes they cleaned over decades contained radioactive contamination. Sixteen former employees of now-defunct Intracoastal Tubular Services, of Harvey, were awarded nearly $2 million as compensation for the increased risk of developing cancer. (KSLA.com, LA)
Exxon Mobil Found Liable in Trial of Louisiana Workers' Radiation Claims Mar 6, 2010
The case is Lester v. Exxon Mobil Corp., 630-402, District Court, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (Gretna). To contact the reporters on this story: in New York at ; in Gretna, Louisiana state court at. (Bloomberg -- US)
Yelp Hit With Second Extortion Lawsuit Mar 6, 2010
A San Diego law firm Wednesday filed a class action with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of Christine LaPausky, owner of D'Ames Day Spa in San Diego. The complaint alleges that the promises to remove or bury negative reviews if businesses agree to a monthly advertising subscription. (ABC News)
Man wins $1.5m in first of its kind saw case Mar 6, 2010
Carlos Osorio accused One World Technologies Inc., maker of Ryobi saws, of negligence for failing to include a flesh detection technology that would prevent most serious injuries, according to a copy of the complaint filed in 2006 in US District Court in Boston. After five surgeries and years of rehabilitation, two of Osorio s fingers are permanently disfigured and unusable, and he has suffered numbness and loss of feeling in three other fingers. (Boston Globe)
N.H. teacher sent nude photos of herself to 15-year-old student, police say Mar 6, 2010
She is free on $10,000 personal recognizance bail and is due to be arraigned in Derry District Court on April 30, police said. Police said their investigation is continuing. (Boston Globe)
S.F. activists protest free toxic compost Mar 6, 2010
U.S. District Court Judge Anthony Alaimo concluded that "the EPA cannot assure the public that current land application practices are protective of human health and the environment.". Organic' or not. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Cow pie is exhibit A in Congress Plaza Hotel's suit against union Mar 6, 2010
That constitutes a so-called secondary boycott, an illegal practice under federal labor law, according to the complaint, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago. Theyre going after customers of our customers and telling those people not to do business with us, Mr. Andjelkovich says. (Crain's Chicago Business)
March 4 front.indd Mar 6, 2010
Other Republican Party primary winners of contested races on Tuesday night included incumbent State Senator Bob Deuell (R-Greenville), who held off a challenge from Rowlett Republican Sharon Russell by a margin of 5,953 votes to 2,619; incumbent 86th District Court Judge Howard Tygrett, earned 4,958 votes to challenger Raymond Shackelford s 3,880; Rhonda Hughey, who will succeed her current boss Sandra Featherston as District Clerk after defeating Angela Webb, 4,600 votes to 4,268; incumbent... (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Challenge to city voting plan moves to district court, Justice Department Mar 6, 2010
Last Thursday, attorneys for Morton filed a request with 216th District Court Judge Keith Williams to declare that the city violated the Texas Constitution and the Texas local government code by not presenting the single-member district proposal to voters in the form of an amendment to the city charter. Mortons attorneys filed similar objections in January asking Federal District Judge Orlando Garcia to vacate his December order approving the modified settlement agreement between the city and... (Boerne Star, TX)
Ordinance gives Gwinnett homeowners little choice for yard waste Mar 6, 2010
A sixth hauler, Waste Industries, has filed a suit in federal district court charging Gwinnett County has been working to concoct a new solid waste plan that favors those haulers who sued over the 2008 ordinance. More on ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Firm Sanctioned for 'Errors, Misdeeds' in Debt Collection Mar 6, 2010
was ordered by District Court Judge Michael A. Ciaffa in Nassau County to pay $14,800 for a series of state ethics rules violations, including "disobeying" a court order dismissing the case by making "harassing" phone calls to the defendant. "'High volume' debt collection law practices are subject to the same ethical rules as apply to lawyers handling any other civil litigation matter," the judge observed in , 19984/04. (Law.com)
Cravath May Represent Air Products in Takeover Bid for Airgas, Delaware Judge Rules Mar 6, 2010
The ruling in Air Products v. Airgas comes nearly two weeks after Judge Eduardo C. Robreno of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania it wasn't appropriate for him to decide whether Cravath could represent Air Products in Delaware litigation, deferring the decision to Chandler. Robreno said he would stay the Pennsylvania action, Airgas v. Cravath Swaine & Moore, until Chandler rules and then revisit Airgas' damages claims against the firm for alleged breach of fiduciary... (Law.com)
Ohio District Court Judge the Front-Runner for Federal Circuit Seat,00004000 Say Sources Mar 5, 2010
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Phoenix loses legal battle over church bells Mar 5, 2010
Judge Susan Bolton of U.S. District Court in Phoenix said that neighbors' arguments were important, but it said the interests of free speech and religious expression were more important. Type Size. (AZCentral)
TiVo wins ruling in Dish dispute Mar 5, 2010
We also will be proposing a new design-around to the district court for approval, the companies said in a joint statement. At this time, our DVR customers are not impacted. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Willis to face De La Garza for DA Mar 5, 2010
Judge John Roach Jr., the incumbent for the judge seat for District Court 296, will take a second shot a at the seat after defeating Keith Gore with 53 percent of the vote. District Court 219 looked like it is headed to a runoff election when Scott Becker only received 48 percent of the combined early voting and first precincts to poll. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
TiVo wins DVR patent dispute; Dish may have to pay fees Mar 5, 2010
The U.S. District Court in eastern Texas has ordered the No. 2 satellite company to pay $300 million to TiVo for patent infringements up to July 1, 2009. TiVo says it will ask for more cash to account for violations since then. (USA Today -- Money)
Stull, Stull & Brody Retained to File Class Action Lawsuit against Electronic Game Card, Inc. Mar 5, 2010
A similar case is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The Complaint charges Electronic Game and certain of the Company's executive officers and directors with violations of federal securities laws. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Google backs HTC in Apple patent suit Mar 5, 2010
In the suit, filed in a US District Court and with the US International Trade Commission, Apple is asking for unspecified damages and an injunction to prevent HTC from making or selling products using the patents in dispute. HTC makes handsets for a number of leading US companies and is the manufacturer of the touchscreen Nexus One unveiled by Google in January. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Darwin foes add warming to target list Mar 5, 2010
The legal incentive to pair global warming with evolution in curriculum battles stems in part from a 2005 ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Atlanta that the Cobb County Board of Education, which had placed stickers on certain textbooks encouraging students to view evolution as only a theory, had violated First Amendment strictures on the separation of church and state ... The legal incentive to pair global warming with evolution in curriculum battles stems in part from a 2005 ruling by a... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Katrina Victims to Sue Greenhouse Gas Emitters Mar 5, 2010
The district court, which initially rejected the case, ruled that it was "a debate which simply has no place in the court.". The court argued that Congress first had to enact legislation "which sets appropriate standards by which this court can measure conduct.". (Newsmax)
Sweetwater County to return SLIB grant Mar 5, 2010
However, in 2008, changes were made to the plan that would include expanding the courthouse to make more room for the two district court judges in addition to creating space for the circuit court and a dispatch center. That project would have a price tag of more than $16. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Madison County chairman will not seek re-election Mar 5, 2010
Marilyn Rasmussen, a Republican, has announced that she will run again for clerk of the District Court. Rasmussen has been the county clerk since 1998. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Agency ponders emission petition Mar 5, 2010
In addition, several lawmakers, utilities and interest groups have filed a lawsuit in state District Court challenging the EIB's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions without first establishing an air quality standard. Copyright. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
TiVo wins another round in Dish suit Mar 5, 2010
But the US District Court in Marshall, Texas, disagreed and ordered Dish to pay TiVo additional damages ... Dish said that it is planning a second redesign of its technology and will seek approval from the district court to use it. (Boston Globe)
Court upholds Shire drugs exclusivity Mar 5, 2010
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia upheld a Food and Drug Administration decision to grant a five-year market exclusivity for its attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder drug Vyvanse. The FDA ruled in 2007 Vyvanse qualified as a new chemical entity and was entitled to market exclusivity. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Pratt & Whitney Seeks Quick Ruling on Appeal Mar 5, 2010
A U.S. District Court judge in Bridgeport agreed, ruling last month that Pratt ey may not move the jobs as planned to Columbus, Ga. Japan and Singapore. (ABC News -- Wire)
TiVo patent court ruling could impact all Dish Network DVRs Mar 5, 2010
The appeals judges also upheld a ruling by the U.S. District Court in eastern Texas that Dish had been in contempt after it changed the software in its DVRs, but did soin a way that continued to copy TiVo's technology. The appeals court decision could be "the beginning of the endgame" in a six-year fight over TiVo's intellectual property, Bernstein Research analyst Craig Moffett says. (USA Today -- Tech)
RealNetworks will stop selling DVD copying product Mar 5, 2010
U.S. District Court Judge initially barred sales of RealDVD on a temporary basis in October 2008 a few days after the $30 software began selling saying it appeared to violate federal law against digital piracy. She ordered detailed court filings and a trial. (USA Today -- Tech)
Long-time Butte commissioner seeks re-election in District 5 Mar 5, 2010
A lawsuit filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Missoula challenges the U.S. Forest Service travel plan for the 125-square mile mountain range about 50 miles south of Billings. The suit charges the Forest Service is allowing the Pryors to become a "sacrifice zone" for ATVs, motorcycles and four-wheel drive vehicles. (Montana Standard, MT)
Analyst: Dish May Have To Shut Down 8M DVRs After TiVo Legal Loss Mar 5, 2010
"Alternatively, DirecTV could merely threaten such an outcome... and thereby radically increase the urgency of settlement for Dish Network, forcing Dish to pay significantly more for any settlement. Higher licensing fees for Dish would create a significant price umbrella for DirecTV."In any case, Dish's delays in the case appear to have run their course, Moffett said, noting that "given the five-year history of Dish losses in the case, one can assume that Judge Folsom's patience has long since... (Multichannel News)
Appeals Court Upholds TiVo's $300 Million Win Against Dish, EchoStar Mar 5, 2010
"We also will be proposing a new design-around to the district court for approval. At this time, our DVR customers are not impacted.". TiVo said in a statement, "We are pleased that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit fully affirmed the district court's finding of contempt against EchoStar, including both the disablement and infringement provisions. Additionally, this ruling paves the way for TiVo to receive the approximately $300M in damages and contempt sanctions awarded... (Multichannel News)
Whose gas is it? Mar 5, 2010
Heated sessions between MGE s attorneys, Schmidt, Tisdal and Jerry Wisdom before the Woods County Equalization Board, preceded the filing of legal action in Woods County District Court where Judge Dean Linder initially ruled for the gas company in 2004. The Woods County Assessor s office immediately appealed to the State Supreme Court. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Judge upholds Palo Alto sit-lie law Mar 4, 2010
But instead, this judicial opportunity was compromised by the recent nomination of Lucy Koh to the federal district court. In her perceptions, she would have to learn to follow the dictates of the federal appeals court. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Retired judge to head office Mar 4, 2010
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 12:36 PM MST CHEYENNE Gov. Dave Freudenthal has appointed retired Wyoming District Court Judge Ed Grant to head the Office of State Lands and Investments ... Grant retired last year after 23 years as state district court judge in Laramie County. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
CAF awaits judge’s ruling Mar 4, 2010
The CAF filed a petition against the museum last month in Midland County s 358th District Court asking for a temporary restraining order to prevent the museum s board from meeting for a purpose other than appointing new members and also asking that a receiver be appointed to oversee the process. Judge Rodney Satterwhite has issued a temporary restraining order in the case. (Odessa American, TX)
Groups wins water rules case Mar 4, 2010
The justices sent the case back to the district court. We think they got it right and we look forward now to pursuing our original challenge, Chris Merrill, a Wyoming Outdoor Council spokesman said Friday. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Apple action 'threatens Google' Mar 4, 2010
BBC News - Apple patent case 'could affect all android phones. Page last updated at 13:02 GMT, Wednesday, 3 March 2010. (BBC News -- Technology)
Reed Smith Partner Wins in Free Speech Fight With Ex-Client Mar 4, 2010
"We cannot find," Justice Orville Armstrong of Los Angeles' 2nd District Court of Appeal, "that by representing a client, a lawyer forever after forfeits the constitutional right to speak on matters of public interest.". Justices Paul Turner and Sandy Kriegler concurred. (Law.com)
Judge dismisses lawsuit against officer Mar 4, 2010
Mothersbaugh's attorney, John Robinson, said Johnson's decision still allows his client to file a case in state district court. Other than that, Robinson said he couldn't comment. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
