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Former Tyco Executives' Convictions, Fines Upheld by N.Y. High Court
submitted by batong 33 days ago (via law.com)
The New York Court of Appeals Thursday upheld the convictions of two former Tyco International executives for improperly enriching themselves with more than $100 million in loans, bonuses and stock sales. The court unanimously rejected the plea of ex-chief executive officer L. Dennis Kozlowski and ex-chief financial officer Mark J. Swartz for a new trial. The pair contended, in part, that
 
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Big Wave of Layoffs Hits Heller
submitted by batong 33 days ago (via law.com)
Today is the last day for most of the remaining Heller Ehrman staff, a source confirmed on Thursday. Affected employees were notified by a Thursday morning e-mail, which was obtained by The Recorder and which was widely posted on the Internet. The e-mail from the dissolution committee was largely the same as an e-mail sent out last Friday, when at least 100 employees were laid off. While
 
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Photographer Takes Copyright Fight to U.S. High Court
submitted by batong 33 days ago (via law.com)
A Florida photographer is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit a landmark copyright decision to determine whether federal appellate courts in Georgia and New York have interpreted it correctly. The move by freelance underwater photographer Jerry Greenberg extends his 11-year fight with the National Geographic Society over its use of his photographs in a CD compilation of every edition
 
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Officials: FBI investigates ACORN for voter fraud
submitted by batong 33 days ago (via news.findlaw.com)
Officials: FBI investigates ACORN for voter fraud By LARA JAKES JORDAN Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI is investigating whether the community activist group ACORN helped foster voter registration fraud around the nation before the presidential election. A senior law enforcement official confirmed the investigation to The Associated Press on Thursday. A second s
 
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Federal official: FBI investigating Mahoney
submitted by batong 33 days ago (via news.findlaw.com)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The FBI is investigating whether Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney broke any laws or misused federal money when he hired a mistress to work in his office, a senior federal law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Thursday. Federal agents also are examining whether a second affair Mahoney was having with a high-level official in his Florida district
 
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Pentagon: Iraq pact adequately protects troops
submitted by batong 33 days ago (via news.findlaw.com)
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Pentagon spokesman says Defense Secretary Robert Gates is calling congressional leaders in support of a draft security agreement with Iraq that provides protections for U.S. forces there.
 
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Upcoming Patent Events: Technology Antitrust Law
submitted by webup 33 days ago (via patentbaristas.com)
With billions of dollars at stake as global business practices are scrutinized in the United States, the EU, and Asia, the challenges and consequences could not be greater for high-tech companies. The competition issues raised require detailed analysis of fast-moving areas of technology, such as the Internet, computer software and hardware, platform competition and technology standards.
 
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Bose McKinney & Evans lawyers honored
submitted by webup 33 days ago (via indystar.com)
The law firm of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP is ranked #1 in 17 areas of law in Indiana and in 22 areas of law in Indianapolis by "The Best Lawyers in America 2009." The firm earned top ranking in Indiana for the following practice areas: Antitrust Law, Banking, Biotechnology Law, Communications Law, Education Law, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Entertainment Law,
 
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Butler Rubin Named a 'Go-To Law Firm' for the Fortune 500(R) by Incisive Media
submitted by webup 33 days ago (via marketwatch.com)
CHICAGO, Oct 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Chicago-based law firm Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd LLP has been named as a "2009 Go-To Law Firm for the Top 500 Companies" by Incisive Media. According to Incisive Media, "This honor puts [Butler Rubin] in an exclusive group of [law] firms that perform exceptional work for the Fortune 500(R), a noteworthy achievement."
 
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Google and Yahoo Powwow With Feds Over Antitrust Issues
submitted by webup 33 days ago (via ecommercetimes.com)
Can Google and Yahoo work together in the online ad space without creating a giant monopoly? The companies think they can, but there's been a roar of disapproval over the pending deal, with advertisers doing a lot of the objecting. Of course, if it becomes more expensive for companies to advertise online, it's likely that consumers will eventually have to pick up the tab.
 
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