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Nintendo lawsuit means controllers could get yanked from shelves
...thankfully not the WiiMote, but let's face it, the WaveBird is a pretty awesome controller. I was so bummed that it was pulled a few months back, and now it looks as if the classic controller could get the same treatment.
What do you think, will these suddenly spike in value and start popping up on eBay? ...thankfully not the WiiMote, but let's face it, the WaveBird is a pretty awesome controller. I was so bummed that it was pulled a fe... more -
Nude pose teacher unveils plan to sue
Sacked Sydney teacher Lynne Tziolas - fired after she posed nude with her husband in Cleo magazine - is launching legal action against the NSW Education Department. Sacked Sydney teacher Lynne Tziolas - fired after she posed nude with her husband in Cleo magazine - is launching legal action against... more
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Wall Street Banker Sues Drug Companies for His $3million Gambling Addiction
A former Wall Street banker and Parkinson's sufferer is suing 3 international drug companies over claims they caused his $3million gambling addiction. A former Wall Street banker and Parkinson's sufferer is suing 3 international drug companies over claims they caused his $3million gam... more
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TSA vs. passenger tussle caught on tape, now focus of lawsuit
A New York woman has filed a $10 million lawsuit stemming from her arrest at Washington's Reagan International Airport last year, an arrest she says was unwarranted and abusive A New York woman has filed a $10 million lawsuit stemming from her arrest at Washington's Reagan International Airport last year, an a... more
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Security at Discout Rates!
It amazes me that an organization so well funded, respected and internationally recognized would pay such a low wage to an employee just because he is not a resident. I'm not sure I would call it slavery but worker exploitation is alive and well even in the richest of nations. I'm glad to see worker's fighting back once in awhile. ... more -
Joe Francis, 'Girls Gone Wild' founder and all around sleazebag, sued for $2 milli...
Photo by lewisha1990: http://flickr.com/photos/bluemandy/2624448611/
Francis is being sued to the tune of $2 million by The Wynn, a Las Vegas Casino, for failing to pay his gambling debts. Of course, Francis is going to fight the lawsuit claiming that the Wynn failed to make due on promised discounts and credits. Photo by lewisha1990: http://flickr.com/photos/bluemandy/2624448611/ ... more -
Iraqi Abu Ghraib Victims File Lawsuits Against Their Torturers
The first of four lawsuits has been filed by Iraqi victims of American torture and abuse. This promises to be very interesting and revealing, and probably very long-winded. The first of four lawsuits has been filed by Iraqi victims of American torture and abuse. This promises to be very interesting and rev... more
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Judge Weighing Ameritrade Hack Lawsuit Settlement
A federal judge on Thursday put off approving a proposed settlement of a class-action representing as many as 6.3 million TD Ameritrade customers whose data was breached when hackers stole personal identifying customer information.
Among the reasons: The lead plaintiff, who signed the deal, opposed it in open court Thursday and said his lawyers coerced him into accepting the accord.
The data theft, disclosed in September, gave hackers access to customer names, phone numbers, e-mail accounts and home addresses. Social Security or account information was not compromised, according to the settlement. Customers fell victim, however, to SPAM attacks.
U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker, who called the hearing "very interesting," said he would rule on the deal soon.
After lead plaintiff Matthew Elvey said the agreement did not go far enough, his attorney and the lawyer for Ameritrade both said that was "news to us."
"I believed I was deceived into the terms of the settlement," plaintiff Elvey told Threat Level outside the courtroom. "I don't think it does anything substantial."
Under the accord, class members would be entitled to a one-year subscription of "Trend Micro Internet Security Pro," about a $70 retail value. The biggest payout goes to class lawyers, who are set to get more than $1.8 million.
Ameritrade lawyer Lee Rubin said Ameritrade was paying "significantly less" than retail value for the Security Pro software.
Elvey said the software is "available for free after rebate" at some electronics stores.
If approved by Walker, the agreement allows class members to opt out or challenge it. The company denied liability.
In a statement last year, it announced it "discovered and eliminated unauthorized code from its systems that allowed access to an internal database. The discovery was made as the result of an internal investigation of stock-related SPAM.
"Elvey's lawyer, Scott Kamber, said outside of court that "this is a great settlement" and that he would have sought Walker's approval even without Elvey's signature. "We have a fiduciary responsibility to the class," he said.
In a telephone interview, he said "We never pressured Mr. Elvey whatsoever."
The accord covers all customers who provided an e-mail or physical address as of Sept. 14, 2007. No arrests have been reported.
The company said there have been no instances of identity theft, but agreed to assist identity theft victims under terms of the settlement agreement.
Among other things, the accord requires the company to post information on its web site regarding "important information on protecting your assets from online threats such as identity theft, phishing, spyware, viruses, e-mail fraud and stock touting SPAM."
Ameritrade, of Nebraska, also agreed to retain independent experts to conduct bi-annual penetration tests at least through 2009. It has also retained ID Analytics, a company specializing in identifying organized identity theft. "Two such analyses already have been performed and have identified no evidence of identity theft," according to the accord.
Also, the deal requires a $20,000 donation to the Honeynet Project and $35,000 to the National Cyber Forensics and Training Alliance. A federal judge on Thursday put off approving a proposed settlement of a class-action representing as many as 6.3 million TD Ameritrad... more -
T-Mobile sues Starbucks over Wi-Fi deal
T-Mobile USA is suing Starbucks, accusing the coffee behemoth of a breach of contract by allowing AT&T to provide customers with free Wi-Fi access in its cafes.
In a complaint filed Thursday in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, T-Mobile says Starbucks "secretly" developed a plan with AT&T to provide Wi-Fi at its cafes, despite an exclusive partnership with T-Mobile. T-Mobile, which is seeking unspecified damages, alleges the companies broke an agreement over how Starbucks should transition the service from T-Mobile to AT&T, according to Reuters.
T-Mobile said that, under the agreement, it had the exclusive right to "sell, market, and promote" its services in Starbucks up until the stores were completely transitioned to AT&T's system, according to the lawsuit. T-Mobile says it is currently bearing the brunt of the cost of the service because it is providing the technology and equipment in all but two of Starbucks' U.S. markets--the San Antonio, Texas, and Bakersfield, California, markets.
In February, Starbucks ended its seven-year partnership with T-Mobile in favor of an agreement with AT&T. Under the old partnership with T-Mobile, customers would sign up for Wi-Fi for hourly and daily rates.
Under the new partnership, Starbucks in June began offering two hours of free Wi-Fi Internet service via AT&T to customers who purchase a Starbucks Reward Card with a minimum $5 credit on it. To keep the card active, customers must use their Starbucks Card at least once a month. New members of the service also get a voucher for a free drink.
By Desiree Everts// CNET Tech news blog
T-Mobile USA is suing Starbucks, accusing the coffee behemoth of a breach of contract by allowing AT&T to provide customers with f... more -
Geek Squad lawsuit opens up with employee confession
As a high-profile lawsuit against Best Buy's Geek Squad technical support service gets ready for court, a new employee confession has come through detailing one of the company's more questionable policies. As a high-profile lawsuit against Best Buy's Geek Squad technical support service gets ready for court, a new employee confession has ... more
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Is A Competitor Devaluing Your Keywords?
Is a competitor jetting off with profits from stealing your keywords on their web site?
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Why Isn't American Apparel Beset By Activists?
I can openly say that I have never purchased from AA.
As much as I can't stand them nor support/praise/sport the gear, people seem to have a love/hate relationship with them which is great.
Whichever your feeling is, this article (and tis response) is quite interesting (for various rea$on$...
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(dont forget to read the comment (at the bottom) from:
Adrian Kowalewski _Director, Corporate Finance & Development responds.
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excerpts from article (link has full info/various subjects)
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"While their "no sweatshop" line and their dedication to the social benefits of manufacturing in one of the most expensive states in the Union is a nice marketing piece, it is also very expensive. Expect it to get more so if immigration officials continue to sniff around.
"In one ad, a woman spreads her legs for the camera in company stockings and underwear on a white bed -- Mr. Charney's bed. Mr. Charney found himself at the center of four lawsuits from former employees, all alleging sexual harassment. One was dismissed and two others were settled out of court."
"Then of course there is the fact that Charney holds a majority of common. Ousting him outright is unlikely to be particularly effective (he looks like a scorched earth kind of CEO to me). But the company doesn't need him removed, just the addition of some adult supervision and a better balance sheet. Not enough to stifle it, but to keep matters at least mostly in hand. After all, breaking covenants is very, very naughty- and its not the kind of rebellion that sells hot pants."
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Joe Francis Slams Ashley Alexandra Dupre Over Lawsuit
Girls Gone Wild owner Joe Francis is not new to the lawsuit game and will set out to prove that to Eliot Spitzer’s former call girl, Ashley Alexander Dupre. Filing a $10 million lawsuit against Francis and the GGW franchise yesterday, Dupre claims Francis misrepresented her name and used her image for profit. One thing Dupre might have forgotten is that she is dealing with pro. Girls Gone Wild owner Joe Francis is not new to the lawsuit game and will set out to prove that to Eliot Spitzer’s former call girl, A... more
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Judge: Harry Potter is 'gibberish'
FINALLY, some one said it!
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US veterans sue over 'poor care'
US veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are suing the government, claiming inadequate care is leading to an increase in suicides. US veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are suing the government, claiming inadequate care is leading to an increase in suicid... more
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Brain damaged woman Wins Wal-Mart Saga
We were following this a couple of weeks ago on Current.com, with nearly 85% of viewers interested -- so here's the outcome. It's the feel-good story of the weekend -- except not for Wal-Mart, heh heh. We were following this a couple of weeks ago on Current.com, with nearly 85% of viewers interested -- so here's the outcome. It's the ... more
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Woody Allen sues American Apparel
Dov strikes again! Good press, bad press...he doesn't give.
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Brain damaged woman sued by Wal-Mart
Why not to shop at Wal-Mart and if you do find yourself in that horrible place, steal something.
JACKSON, Missouri (CNN) -- Debbie Shank breaks down in tears every time she's told that her 18-year-old son, Jeremy, was killed in Iraq.
Even though the 52-year-old mother of three attended her son's funeral -- she continues to ask how he's doing. When her family reminds her that he's dead -- she weeps as if hearing the news for the first time.
Shank suffered severe brain damage after a traffic accident nearly eight years ago that robbed her of much of her short-term memory and left her in a wheelchair and living in a nursing home.
It was the beginning of a series of battles -- both personal and legal -- that loomed for Shank and her family. One of their biggest was with Wal-Mart's health plan.
Eight years ago, Shank was stocking shelves for the retail giant and signed up for Wal-Mart's health and benefits plan.
Two years after the accident, Shank and her husband, Jim, were awarded about $1 million in a lawsuit against the trucking company involved in the crash. After legal fees were paid, $417,000 was placed in a trust to pay for Debbie Shank's long-term care.
Wal-Mart had paid out about $470,000 for Shank's medical expenses, but in 2005, Wal-Mart's health plan sued the Shanks for the same amount.
The Shanks didn't notice in the fine print of Wal-Mart's health plan policy that the company has the right to recoup medical expenses if an employee collects damages in a lawsuit.
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Kazaa downloads cost one man $750 per song in RIAA suit
"Even as Tanya Andersen refilled her malicious prosecution lawsuit last week, the RIAA won a victories in two unrelated lawsuits. One involved a case where the defendant never showed up in court; the other a defendant who admitted to using KaZaA to download and distribute music." "Even as Tanya Andersen refilled her malicious prosecution lawsuit last week, the RIAA won a victories in two unrelated lawsuits. One ... more
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Airborne refunds require old sale receipts
Customers who bought Airborne in order to get rid of colds as far back as 2001 will be able to get their money back, provided they saved the sale receipts. Customers who bought Airborne in order to get rid of colds as far back as 2001 will be able to get their money back, provided they sav... more
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