Recent Updates
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Dyer & Berens LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit
Class Action 10/26/2011Dyer & Berens LLP announced that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of AgFeed Industries, Inc. between...
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Baker Donelson law firm acquires Houston practice
Legal Careers News 10/24/2011A Memphis-based law firm with a large presence in Louisiana will expand into Texas through an acquisition announced today. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC will retain its name as it merges with Houston-based Spain Chambers. Ran...
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Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Files Class Action
Class Action 10/14/2011Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP today announced that a class action has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of purchasers of the common stock of Aeropostale, Inc. between February 3,...
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Brower Piven Announces Investigation of El Paso Corp.
Law Firm News 08/23/2011The law firm of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty to current shareholders of El Paso Corporation and other violations of state law by the Board of Directors of El Paso re...
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New claims made against Toyota in defects case
Consumer Rights 08/23/2011New court documents filed in a case against Toyota Motor Corp. claim the auto giant bought back cars with sudden acceleration defects and failed to report the problem to federal regulators. The allegations made in court documents filed Wednesday also...
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Wis. Supreme Court deadlocks on corporate law case
Corporate Governance 08/23/2011The Wisconsin Supreme Court deadlocked Tuesday on whether the former owners of a manufacturing business must pay millions in damages for enriching themselves while the company couldn't pay its bills. The court divided 3-3 on whether to uphold a jury'...
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Qwest ex-CEO prison term incorrect - appeals court
Corporate Governance 08/23/2011A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that Qwest Communications International Inc ex-Chief Executive Joseph Nacchio was incorrectly sentenced to six years in prison for insider trading. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the federal distri...
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Deere sells wind energy business for $900M
Corporate Governance 08/23/2011Deere & Co. will sell its wind energy business to a subsidiary of Exelon for $900 million, the company said Tuesday, potentially signaling an active merger and acquisition period ahead for the power industry. With energy prices persistently low d...
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Michigan DUI laws
DUI Law 08/23/2011When a driver is first arrested, he or she is required to stay in jail from 4 to 24 hours, depending on the blood alcohol level. Then, they will be arraigned to determine bond. Michigan is a “0.07" State, meaning that any breath alcohol level o...
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Illinois Drunk Driving Laws and Information
DUI Law 08/23/2011Illinois First Offender DUI, at its least severe, is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to $2500 in fines, and up to 364 days in jail. If someone suffers great bodily harm as a result of the drunken driving, Illinois will raise the charge to a fe...
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Illinois Drunk Driving Laws and Information
DUI Law 08/23/2011Illinois First Offender DUI, at its least severe, is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to $2500 in fines, and up to 364 days in jail. If someone suffers great bodily harm as a result of the drunken driving, Illinois will raise the charge to a fe...
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Hawaii DUI arrest and law information
DUI Law 08/23/2011The ArrestIf you fail the roadside sobriety test, which could entail anything from standing on one leg while answering a barrage of questions to touching your nose and walking a straight line, you will be read your rights. You will enjoy a compliment...