Woolies strike continues Sep 23, 2008
"A series of applications for interdicts by mall owners and managers against striking workers has gone to court in attempts to break the strike. Some have been thrown out of court while others are still being challenged.". Saccawu said it was clear that mall owners were coming out in support of Woolworths and workers believed "there might even be collusion". (iAfrica.com)
JeffCo Commission moves forward in sewer debt lawsuit Sep 23, 2008
For several months, the commission has been at an impasse over whether to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy or settle it debt quagmire out of court. Reader Comments. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Overlapping concessions pose threat to miners: Alwin Sep 22, 2008
We hope we can end the dispute amicably, out of court. We know we need to maintain a good relationship with the local community, for the sake of our long-term business goals. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
A crabby confrontation For a fictitious name, "Capt. Jack" is causing real headaches for its Spotsylvania County owners. Sep 21, 2008
He and the Van Cleves tried, and failed, to settle out of court this summer. Versions of how they came up with the name differ. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
BC hits criminals in the wallet Sep 21, 2008
Van Dongen said since the program began in mid-2006, there have been 166 cases referred to the civil forfeiture office by police forces around B.C. That has led to 35 cases that have already been settled out of court on terms put forward by the government office. "We have yet to see a case go to full trial in B.C.," van Dongen boasted. (Vancouver Sun)
DNA test clears man jailed 25 years Sep 20, 2008
DALLAS - A 56-year-old man who spent 25 years behind bars for a rape he says he didn't commit walked out of court a free man Friday after a judge recommended his aggravated rape conviction be overturned. Johnnie Earl Lindsey said he wrote six letters to a Dallas County court seeking post-conviction DNA testing that could prove his innocence. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Wolf Creek project on again Sep 20, 2008
Environmental groups also sued the developer over the project, but settled out of court early this year. As part of the settlement, the U.S. Forest Service agreed to conduct a new, 18-month environmental analysis of two roads to the village through the Rio Grande National Forest. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
You and the Law: Call it legal extortion Sep 20, 2008
It read, "Bobbie is prepared to file a suit against you alleging sexual battery which occurred during the course of a physical examination. This could easily come to the attention of the police, and you know what could happen. I suggest your lawyer contact my office and we attempt to resolve this matter out of court.". One week later, a meeting took place at the lawyer's office. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
KPK bows to pressure to take over BLBI case Sep 20, 2008
Based on the 2000 law on national development, the BLBI case should be settled out of court, he said. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
4 Investigates: Court reporter worked without license Sep 20, 2008
The Criminal Court Judicial Administrator was out sick Friday and his chief deputy said it is possible Thibodeaux worked there as a substitute, but added that she was out of court in a meeting and she wasn't sure. Thibodeaux is facing disciplinary action by the licensing board and, if convicted, could face a misdemeanor criminal charge, a fine and or 30 days in jail. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Fired Agriprocessors worker sues company Sep 20, 2008
In a letter filed with the court late last month, Perez asks the company and three officials named in the lawsuit to settle the action out of court. "Do not allow a jury to make a decision that can be disastrous for your organization," Perez writes in the letter. (Sioux City Journal)
JeffCo Commission sets meeting to decide response to sewer debt lawsuit Sep 20, 2008
For several months, the commission has been at an impasse over whether to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy or settle out of court. The insurers are seeking control over the sewer system and want to force the commission to increase user rates as a means of paying off the debt, based on public documents released this week. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
'Clean slate' for Smith as feisty wideout returns to 2-0 Panthers Sep 19, 2008
That never came out of my mouth," he said. He was allowed to practice and play in preseason (though he missed a game with a concussion). During the suspension, he was not at the team facility in Charlotte. In his absence, the team chose its 2008 captains. Smith, a captain last season, was not selected. But Lucas says the incident has made the team stronger. "I think we turned adversity as a team into something positive, and I think it has brought this team closer together," he says. After that... (USA Today -- Sports)
Lehman Close to Sale of Unit Left off by Barclays Sep 18, 2008
As Lehman Brothers secured court approval to begin the sale of key North American units to Barclays bank, its negotiators out of court neared a deal to sell parts of the business Barclays had not yet claimed, starting with its prized money management business. On Wednesday, Lehman secured a judge's approval to proceed with the process of selling its investment banking and trading operations, which Barclays PLC of Britain has agreed to buy. (ABC News -- Wire)
Volatile Steve Smith feeling no pressure in return Sep 18, 2008
A civil suit filed by Bright was settled out of court. Bright, who is no longer in the NFL, could not be reached for comment Wednesday. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hispanic Television Update Sep 18, 2008
The trial has been postponed twice from its original start date last spring, prompting analysts and legal observers to conclude that the companies were trying to reach a settlement out of court. MOVERS AND SHAKERS. (Multichannel News)
FedEx appeal to shield personnel data is rejected Sep 18, 2008
In that case, Finberg said he was able to get the company to settle out of court for $53. 5 million. (AZCentral -- Business)
UPDATE: Burlington riverfront property up for sale (237) Sep 18, 2008
At least one of the lawsuits was settled out of court in July. Burlington purchased the land, a former brownfield site, from We Energies. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
ICL gives ultimatum to ICC Sep 17, 2008
We had recently sent a reply and if we don't hear anything in 14 days we will pursue the matter again," Mody said here while launching second season of ICL. Asked about the reports of senior Pakistan batsman Mohd. Yousuf rejoining the 'unofficial' league by seeking an out of court settlement with the ICL in a court case, he refused any comment, simply saying that the matter was subjudice. "I can't comment on the reports as the matter is in the court. Today there was a hearing in Bombay High... (India Times, India)
Appeal in Defamation Case Against N.Y. Mayor Bloomberg Argued Before 11th Circuit Sep 17, 2008
To date, 20 gun dealers have settled the city's claims out of court in the New York litigation. Cases against three other gun dealers have been dismissed. (Law.com)
Documents point to possible motive in girls' slaying Sep 17, 2008
According to the prosecution's Sept. 11 motion, signed by Assistant Woodbury County Attorney Mark A. Campbell, the defense wants to keep any reports from psychological or psychiatric tests administered to Harris out of court. But prosecutors want a jury to examine the reports and hear facts they say would show Harris was not mentally ill at the time of the slayings. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
CAMPAIGN NOTEBOOK Kerry easily wins primary Sep 17, 2008
Stevens' challenge tossed out of court. Alaska Sen. (Houston Chronicle)
Blatter hits out at South Africa Sep 17, 2008
Blatter would also meet with ruling party president Jacob Zuma, who is set to become the country s next leader after corruption charges against him were thrown out of court on Friday. The graft case has in the past month created concerns about the political situation in South Africa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
I'm no silvertail, says new leader Malcolm Turnbull Sep 17, 2008
"He lost his mother (first to America, then to cancer, when she was 61). He lost his father (in a light-plane crash in 1982; Mr Turnbull, then in his 20s, had to be called out of court to be told). "He had to deal with that. He had to deal with being alone, and with trauma. (The Australian)
Simpson's 1995 trial rubs off in Vegas caper Sep 16, 2008
The case, many legal experts said, is the kind that would have been settled out of court with little fanfare had the defendant not been someone of Simpson's notoriety. "O.J. Simpson has no felony convictions, and someone with no felony convictions usually gets treated very favorably in situations like this," said Dayvid Figler, a Las Vegas defense lawyer and a commentator on the case for TruTV, the cable outlet planning live gavel-to-gavel coverage. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Brolly legal folly Sep 15, 2008
NEW YORK: A Manhattan restaurateur who sued a supermodel claiming she intentionally damaged his designer umbrella, said to be worth $US5000 ($6120), has had the case thrown out of court. State Supreme Court judge Joan Madden threw out Nello Balan's lawsuit and fined Mr Balan's lawyer $US500 for filing a frivolous claim. (The Australian)
Trial for man accused of impersonating a lawyer may change procedure of courts Sep 14, 2008
The name of the North Dakota lawyer who vouched for Kieffer has been blacked out of court documents. Earlier this month, North Dakota federal officials eliminated a rule that required a federal court attorney to vouch for applicants. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Mother of teen killed in police shooting sues Sep 12, 2008
throw it out of court Sep 11, 2008 12:43 PM "The city, the lawsuit says, failed to train employees how to properly negotiate and keep a situation from escalating". So I guess they were supposed to be trained how to dive under furniture to avoid someone with a gun, etc. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Stevens loses bid to throw his case out of court Sep 12, 2008
Anchorage Daily News. The bears are awake and showing up around town. (Anchorage Daily News)
Titans' Young says he hasn't lost his desire Sep 12, 2008
In that round, Bush's attorneys sought to have the case decided in confidential arbitration out of court a motion the judge denied. That same motion ruling has been appealed by Bush's attorneys, which likely will delay the case for months. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
iPod invented by furniture salesman Sep 12, 2008
The dispute was eventually settled out of court. Kramer, who recently closed down his struggling furniture design business, is now negotiating with Apple to receive compensation for the company's use of his drawings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Scientific error reignites debate about Lance Armstrong Sep 12, 2008
After Armstrong and his team's holding company sued, SCA ultimately settled out of court. Coyle was a paid consultant for Armstrong during that dispute. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Pet goat shot, resulting in death Sep 11, 2008
"She wanted to settle it out of court ... we settled out of court the first time and the check she wrote bounced, so she didn't fulfill her end of the agreement.". Mr. Young said yesterday he has been charged by the Kandarczyks with trespassing on his ATV, a charge he denies and says is part of a pattern of harassment since the incident. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Hub area's job growth rate reported US's 4th fastest Sep 10, 2008
Stop & Shop said the dispute had been settled out of court. Whole Foods said it has renamed its campaign, "The Whole Deal." (AP). (Boston Globe)
POWAY: Judge: Teacher's claim against Poway Unified over 'God' signs stands Sep 10, 2008
The board's options include allowing the case to proceed to trial or settling with Johnson out of court, he said. Though the judge ruled that Johnson has a valid case based on the complaints made in his claim, those complaints haven't been vetted yet, Sleeth said. (North County Times)
Judge OKs billions to Enron shareholders Sep 10, 2008
But the lawsuit has been on hold since an appeals court last year ruled shareholders and investors could not sue as a class, which would have allowed them to sue as a group and have more leverage to settle the case out of court. The U.S. Supreme Court in January refused to hear arguments in the lawsuit. (MSNBC -- Business)
Garnaut turns heat on critics Sep 10, 2008
" Professor Garnaut has argued Australia should offer to support the 450 ppm outcome but accept it is unlikely. But Professor Karoly said European leaders were still arguing for the 450 ppm agreement in the UN negotiations. The head of WWF, Greg Bourne, told the Herald he also was not convinced by Professor Garnaut's arguments which would mean Australia accepting a "weak" target to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions only 10 per cent by 2020 on 2000 levels while European countries have agreed... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mushroom farm probe focuses on pump house Sep 9, 2008
Court hearings were scheduled for this week, but the company and the township are currently negotiating a consent agreement that could resolve the matter out of court. In its court petition, the township referred to the difficulties of communicating with non-English-speaking employees. (Globe and Mail)
Butte County hire under scrutiny Sep 9, 2008
At a meeting last Thursday, the county commission hired Sue Whitman, a former equalization office employee whose 1997 firing had been settled out of court. The special meeting was not announced to the county's two official newspapers. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Joey Giardello, 78; defeated 'Hurricane' Carter Sep 8, 2008
Mr. Giardello filed a federal lawsuit claiming defamation and eventually settled out of court for an undisclosed sum. Later versions of the film on DVD included commentary by the director noting that liberties were taken in the fight scenes. (Boston Globe)
SPECIAL-INTEREST JOE Sep 7, 2008
Those donations began after Biden fought efforts by the asbestos industry to get lawsuits against it out of court by creating a trust fund to handle mesothelioma claims. SimmonsCooper spent 6. (New York Post -- Opinions)
"O'Reilly" ambushes AJC's Tucker at home Sep 7, 2008
And as all good Faux (Fake) News Channel viewers know of the Falafel Bill O Lielly reTHUG talking points show know, ol loofah boy (what was it for settling out of court sexual harassment charges - $9 million. will cut off her microphone as soon as she begins winning her discussion with him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Leaky public schools will cost B.C. taxpayers millions to fix Sep 7, 2008
Mr. Grewer said the lawsuits are often settled out of court for a portion of what the Education Ministry paid to fix the problem. (). (Globe and Mail)
Local cops experience life, law in Germany Sep 7, 2008
that would get criminal charges thrown out of court in America. One of the most obvious differences is the German language, but even that doesn t seem to be a problem. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Drivers doctors sued over fatal Brockton Hospital crash Sep 6, 2008
A wrongful death lawsuit against the 77-year-old Rockland woman was dropped last Friday after a settlement was reached out of court. But the widow of one victim is now suing several doctors who had prescribed drugs to Berghold. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Federal judge grants appeal of Cobell judgment Sep 6, 2008
If this opinion was fair, I'd like to be out of court, but we certainly can't let a decision like this stand, said Cobell, a national community development expert from the Blackfeet Reservation. It's factually and legally wrong so we have to challenge it. (Missoulian, MT)
Garnaut wants 10% emissions cut by 2020 Sep 5, 2008
WWF Australia chief executive Greg Bourne said Australia would be "laughed out of court" internationally with anything less than a 20 per cent target. But the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Greg Evans said Prof Garnaut was on the right track. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Work safety law to be revised Sep 5, 2008
Instead, construction companies, employment firms and families of victims have opted to settle out of court. "The ministry's officers will investigate the violation of manpower laws, while the police will proceed with legal action," Gusti said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
3 Stocks to Watch: CIEN, PSS, HOV Sep 5, 2008
However, he said that would likely be settled out of court, based on Adidas' trademark settlements with Wal-Mart Stores () and Sears Holdings (). The Bottom Line: Buy. (SmartMoney)
Defendant Kicked Out Of Court After Taking Stand Sep 5, 2008
Marketplace+++Extras. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Pretrial hearing draws a crowd Sep 4, 2008
The only update that came out of court, however, was a new charge against the defendant - giving a false name to police. Rockefeller was in Boston Municipal Court for a pretrial hearing, a routine court proceeding that rarely attracts news media attention. (Boston Globe)
Siemens Accused of Posting a Rival's Secrets Sep 4, 2008
He said that the two companies had agreed to settle out of court and that Dassault reserved the right to seek damages if further breaches were discovered. Tony Affuso, chief executive of Siemens P.L.M., did not respond to requests for an interview. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Farewell: Frank Benest enters his 'encore phase' Sep 3, 2008
City Attorney Baum, Police Chief Johnson, and HR Director Carlsen should be shown the door for all the money they have cost the city in investigations and out of court settlements over the years. Posted by Dean, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood, 2 hours ago. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Mills Due Back In Court Wednesday Sep 3, 2008
If found not guilty she can hold her head high and walk out of court. If convicted she can face the music in front of the people she ripped off. (KWTX.com, TX)
Contrarian Fund Alum Is Going To Raise $1B Sep 3, 2008
At this point, sources tell The Post the two parties have settled the dispute out of court but that has yet to be confirmed. Czech declined to comment about the suit or the planned fund. (New York Post -- Business)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 1, 2008 Sep 2, 2008
The paper reported her lawsuit was thrown out of court. You will never convince me the administration had anything to do with 9/11. (North County Times)
She's just too sweet to be true Sep 2, 2008
" - were comparable to The O.C. or crazy-popular The Hills (this popularity is likely why 90210 was resurrected in the first place), but also not. Beverly Hills, 90210 was nothing like any other show: It was cheesy and mortifying (remember Austin Green's rap career?); its third female lead, who will not be returning either, Tori Spelling, was amazingly ugly-pretty and its love triangle captured a dream of brazen youthful anguish and passion that most of us like to remember, if we remember... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Selina Scott claims Channel Five dumped her 'for being too old' Sep 1, 2008
Legal experts say Channel Five could have to find close to 1 million to settle out of court. An employment lawyer said: "She has to prove that Channel Five cancelled a contract because of her age", adding that Scott could be in line for a huge compensation deal, saying: "She could claim for loss of earnings. She could also seek compensation for injury to feelings.". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Will Ambani brothers settle differences out of court? Sep 1, 2008
Will Mukesh, Anil settle out of court ... Will Mukesh, Anil settle out of court. (India Times)
Harper cross-examined in Cadman libel case Aug 31, 2008
Meanwhile, Mr. Dearden argued Friday that an expert opinion comparing Mr. Harper's suit to one of the biggest scandals in Canadian history should be tossed out of court. The Liberal party filed the opinion by a political scientist as part of its defence in the defamation suit Mr. Harper launched against the party over the Chuck Cadman affair. (Globe and Mail -- National)
OCEANSIDE: Judge hears arguments in Page suit against MiraCosta Aug 30, 2008
They'd laugh her out of court on a discharge theory. Keep going Leon. (North County Times)
ACLU challenging Flint police chief's gag rule from officers talking to media Aug 30, 2008
"By ignoring our previous attempts to resolve this issue amicably and out of court, the police chief has thumbed his nose at the Constitution and exhibited a blatant disregard for the best interest of his force and the residents he has sworn to protect.". In June, following the controversial appointments of Police Chief David Dicks and Super Chief Richard Dicks, as a father and son team, and David Forystek as deputy police chief, the Flint Journal sought comment from reputable leaders in the... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Split Panel Supports Trial Judge in His Use of 'Ultimate' Sanction Aug 28, 2008
A divided appeals panel has backed the decision of an exasperated trial judge who threw an attorney and her former employer out of court after both parties "willfully" disobeyed discovery orders in spite of repeated warnings and sanctions. In an unsigned opinion, three justices of the Appellate Division, 1st Department, held that then-New York Supreme Court Justice Rolando T. Acosta of Manhattan had acted within his discretion when he nearly a year after warning both sides that he had reached... (Law.com)
Angry fans join in the battle over 'Watchmen' Aug 28, 2008
Fox says the studio tried to resolve the issue out of court. But "we were repeatedly rebuffed," so a suit was filed in February. (USA Today -- Life)
Patients to get sight-saving drug Aug 27, 2008
In one recent case, three Warwickshire pensioners ended up in the High Court, winning an out of court settlement last month. Wait. (BBC News)
