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Hoshyarsar has been organizing other buyers in hopes of filing a class-action lawsuit for breach of contract, and is scheduling meetings with attorneys. It's a hole, he said, referring to the construction site. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Facing Failure: Service Contracts and the FDIC's Role as Receiver Oct 31, 2008
1993) ("By repudiating the contract the receiver is freed from having to comply with the contract ... but the repudiation is treated as a breach of contract that gives rise to an ordinary contract claim for damages, if any."); Alltel Info ... 1999) ("Repudiation is treated as a breach of contract giving rise to an ordinary contract claim for damages. ... However, FIRREA limits damages for repudiation to those enumerated in section 1821(e)(3)") (internal citations omitted). (Law.com)
Judge considers dismissal in suicide over hoax Oct 31, 2008
Drew's defense attorneys have argued the indictment should be dismissed because it was too broad and there was a simple breach of contract not a federal crime. The case is being prosecuted in Los Angeles because MySpace computer servers are based in the area. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
ICANN Targeting Notorious Domain Name Seller Oct 31, 2008
"I personally hope ICANN finds some reason to terminate their accreditation, even if it is a Breach of Contract for failure to correct bogus WHOIS information, as they did with Joker," Ferguson said, referring to to revoke the license of a Chinese domain name company that allowed fake information to be used to register domain names. "There has been demonstrable evidence for several years that Russian and Ukrainian criminals have used EstDomains services -- and even preferred to use them -- and I... (Wired News)
SMIC Reports 2008 Third Quarter Results Oct 30, 2008
On September 13, 2006, the Company announced that in addition to filing a response strongly denying the allegations of TSMC in the United States lawsuit, it filed on September 12, 2006, a cross- complaint against TSMC seeking, among other things, damages for TSMC's breach of contract and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing ... On August 14, 2007, the Company filed an amended cross-complaint against TSMC seeking, among other things, damages for TSMC's breach of contract and... (PR Newswire)
She's McParanoid Oct 30, 2008
In November 2007 Spears's former music manager Johnnie Wright (who works with the likes of the Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake and the Backstreet Boys) added to the songstress's legal woes by filing a suit against her for breach of contract. According to the suit, a management contract was signed in 1999 entitling the Orlando-based Wright Entertainment Group (WEG) to royalties and commissions through February 20 2008 but apparently Spears stopped the payments in December 2006. (Fox News)
TEMECULA: Students miss school in Prop. 8 protest Oct 29, 2008
"This is just the tip of the iceberg. That is why I am voting YES on 8. Bigotry is Shameful wrote on Oct 28, 2008 5:41 PM:I find it amusing to see people referring to the justices who ruled that denying gays and lesbians the right to marry goes against this state's constitution as liberal. Of the seven justices, six were appointed by Republican governors; only one was appointed by a Democrat, and all are considered moderate, not liberal! To the supporters of Prop 8, I wonder if you seriously... (North County Times)
4 games in 6 nights = key stretch Oct 29, 2008
Otherwise, you will be forced to commit breach of contract with your remaining season ticket holders by offering discounts that you stated you would not offer at last year s Town Hall Meeting. By Barry. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Franchising inquiry snubs Perth Oct 29, 2008
The former franchisee of stores at Karrinyup and Belridge claims Bakers Delight and banks induced a breach of contract at a cost of more than $5 million to her. Bakers Delight denies the allegations and was cleared of claims relating to about 20 franchisees by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Uganda: File Disappears in Midst of Scandal Oct 28, 2008
Alcon subsequently sued NSSF for breach of contract in the High Court and was awarded $8. 9 million in 2001. (allAfrica.com)
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Main Street Auto sues for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and negligence. The key evidence is Facebook, Live Journal, text messages and other ESI that the defendant seeks to exclude from trial. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
JPMorgan Accuses Firm of Wrongfully Enticing Executives Oct 24, 2008
The breach of contract included solicitation of Patrik Edsparr, "one of JPMorgan's most senior and valued executives on Citadel's behalf.". Filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, the lawsuit said IDW "directly or indirectly solicited, induced, recruited and enticed multiple JPMorgan employees to leave JPMorgan for positions elsewhere including at Citadel.". (ABC News -- Wire)
Spiteri settles for six-figure sum Oct 24, 2008
Spiteri, 40, the television network's former Los Angeles correspondent, sought damages of more than $500,000 from Nine in relation to breach of contract and trade practices claims. "It's a case that's certainly cried out to be settled," Justice Edmonds told the court. (The Age, Australia)
Heating oil contracts signed at peak now haunt Oct 23, 2008
Cota said a dealer could sue a customer for breach of contract, and could sue any other dealer selling to that consumer for a lower price for "tortious interference" - helping the consumer violate the contract. "If it's a matter of life and death for these businesses, they will" file suit, Cota said. (Concord Monitor)
Council OKs rate increases Oct 23, 2008
These circumstances would not be considered a breach of contract. All patients, except those who are critically ill or injured, will be taken to Watertown Regional Medical Center. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Supreme Court hears school money case Oct 23, 2008
Taking the money back could leave the districts open to accusations of breach of contract, Copenhaver said. O'Donnell said once the constitutional amendment was approved by voters the loophole no longer applied whether the Legislature acted or not. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Boeing Issues Statement on ICO Verdict Oct 22, 2008
CHICAGO, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing Senior Vice President and General Counsel J. Michael Luttig issued the following statement today after a Los Angeles jury rendered a verdict against the company in its defense of a breach of contract suit pressed by ICO Global Communications Holdings Ltd: "I have directed that an appeal be taken from the decision rendered by the California jury today. That appeal may well take several years to run its course. But there were fundamental errors in... (PR Newswire)
Jury: Boeing Must Pay $360M Over Contract Dispute Oct 22, 2008
Boeing, which later bought Hughes, was sued for breach of contract after allegedly demanding ICO pay an another $400 million to finish the job. Boeing says it will appeal the decision. (KIRO TV, WA)
ICO Global wins $370M jury verdict Oct 22, 2008
ICO had sued Boeing for breach of contract and fraud concerning the development of a satellite communications network. Boeing plans to appeal. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Ekta Kapoor's Kyunki to go off air? Oct 22, 2008 Collymore May Lose Win Oct 21, 2008 Star Plus to take Kyunki Saas...off air Oct 21, 2008 Sewer rate hikes are on council's agenda Oct 21, 2008 Arthur Kent, Former War Reporter, Sues CanWest for Defamation Over Column Oct 21, 2008 Williams sues over shelved movie Oct 20, 2008 LETTERS: NCT, Oc. 18, 2008 Oct 19, 2008 Council mulls supercomputer Oct 18, 2008 Lifetime Wants Federal Runway Oct 18, 2008 Atlantans lose big in Wachovia stock dive Oct 18, 2008 SAP Asks Judge to Dismiss Some Oracle Claims Oct 17, 2008 Citigroup posts loss, cuts jobs Oct 17, 2008 Capital Grille sues hotel developers Oct 16, 2008 Firm pressing Pahang for RM60mil Oct 16, 2008 Credit, copper woes may kill Asarco deal Oct 16, 2008 In Tajikistan, debt-ridden farmers say they are pawns Oct 15, 2008 Wells Fargo asks judge to void Citi-Wachovia pact Oct 15, 2008 Wells Fargo's Wachovia buy could benefit Jacksonville Oct 14, 2008 Fed Approves Wells Fargo's Wachovia Acquisition Oct 13, 2008 San Francisco Awarded $3.4 Million in Attorneys' Fees Against a Texas Developer and its Law Firm Oct 13, 2008 Fed approves Wachovia sale Oct 13, 2008 Abandonment notice works for vanished tenant Oct 13, 2008 Fed approves Wells Fargo takeover of Wachovia Oct 13, 2008 Citigroup Drops Wachovia Action but Presses $60 Billion Suit Oct 11, 2008 Federal regulators expedite Wells-Wachovia deal Oct 11, 2008 Regulators clear Wells Fargo-Wachovia deal Oct 11, 2008 Regulators OK Wells-Wachovia deal Oct 11, 2008 Turner CEO denies Hawks, Thrashers deal Oct 11, 2008 How it affects you Oct 11, 2008 Wells gets quick FTC OK to buy Wachovia Oct 11, 2008 Wells Gets Green Light Oct 10, 2008 Street Shaken Up Oct 10, 2008 Murley AWOL from Albany Oct 10, 2008 PartyGaming bets on Empire Online Oct 10, 2008 Citigroup ends Wachovia dispute Oct 10, 2008 Wells Fargo to get Wachovia as Citigroup walks away Oct 10, 2008 Citigroup ends talks on Wachovia Oct 10, 2008 Citi Ends Pursuit Of Wachovia Oct 10, 2008 > Full text of Citigroups announcement Oct 10, 2008 County clerk misses deadline to publish election notice Oct 8, 2008 Litigation-Standstill Agreement Reached to Permit Wachovia Settlement Talks Oct 7, 2008 Judge Halts Sales Of RealDVD Oct 7, 2008 RIL willing to settle NTPC row Oct 7, 2008 Time Out Called In Wachovia Fight Oct 7, 2008 Country's Stonewall Jackson Settles... Oct 7, 2008 Citi Fights For Wachovia Oct 7, 2008 Citigroup, Wachovia, Wells Fargo put legal fights on hold Oct 7, 2008 Citigroup sues Wells Fargo, Wachovia over merger plan Oct 7, 2008 Development surrounds Rippavilla Oct 7, 2008 Verizon rejects terms Oct 4, 2008 FreightCar Fright Oct 4, 2008 Relegation bound Fluminense fire coach Oct 4, 2008 Judge dismisses lawsuit against USM Oct 4, 2008 Ruling Called 'Paradigm Shift' in Non-Compete Cases Oct 3, 2008 BUZZ ON MARQUETTE: New hoops coach has a mixed bag Oct 3, 2008 Court: No punitive damages in LOTR suit Oct 3, 2008 Stifel could be suitor for Wachovia Securities unit Oct 3, 2008 Fired coach settles suit against St. Bonaventure Oct 3, 2008 Theron Sued For Wearing Jewelry Oct 3, 2008 Entrepreneur(R) Magazine's Coveted Annual Ranking of Top Franchises at the Center of Trade Secret Dispute Sep 25, 2008 Judge says Dan Rather can move forward with lawsuit against CBS Sep 24, 2008 Best responses to 14 stressful situations Sep 24, 2008 PartyGaming bets on Empire Online Sep 24, 2008 Judge lets part of Rathers CBS lawsuit proceed Sep 23, 2008 Judge Says Part of Rather's Suit May Proceed Sep 23, 2008
On the other hand, Balaji feels that the termination is in breach of contract, and has taken the matter to court. Only recently, Ekta's other popular soap Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii was pulled off air. (Rediff)
Gift-Card Contract Breach, Deception Claims Proceed Oct 21, 2008
A class action against a leading gift-card distributor will go forward following a Brooklyn-based appellate panel's finding that the company's imposition of improperly disclosed "dormancy" fees may constitute breach of contract and deceptive business practices. A unanimous Appellate Division, 2nd Department, panel cited the Simon Property Group's use of inconspicuous provisions and "impermissibly small" print. (Law.com)
The court heard that Mr Francis - who was accused of breach of contract, negligence and breach of trust - had defended the case but was adjudicated bankrupt on October 2. Mr Francis was a representative of investment firm Interlink Premier Network Ltd, but the company was now in liquidation. (Sky News)
Balaji which produces the serial argues it as breach of contract by Star. Yeh Rishtha Kya Kehlata Hai is all set to step into time slot of one of the most successful Television shows ever. (Oneindia)
These circumstances would not be considered a breach of contract. The council is also expected to act on the first readings of two ordinances reducing the amount of post-construction storm water and associated pollutants reaching bodies of water in the state. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Kent sued NBC for breach of contract and defamation and settled in 1994, winning what NBC called ``a fair and appropriate payment. . (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Funnyman Robin Williams has filed a $6 million breach of contract lawsuit against the bosses of a production company for allegedly failing to honor a pay agreement over a scrapped movie. The actor signed up to star in a comedy called A Couple of Dicks, a film made by Frank and Beans Productions, which was also due to star James Gandolfini. (WOKR13 Rochester)
18, 2008 : North County Times - Californian. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)
Tri-Plex wrote on Oct 17, 2008 10:12 AM:" IMB no longer does business with the State of Montana because the State's general IT Requests for Proposal prosess included an unlimited liability clause, meaning that the entire net worth of the company could be on the line in the event of a breach of contract dispute, even for an extremely low contract amount. That was enough for IBM to decide never to even attempt to bid on anything for the State. The new State CIO recognized this and is changing it,... (Montana Standard, MT)
By trumping NBC Universals breach of contract action with a federal copyright claim, Lifetime could be pulling an end run around New York State Supreme Court Judge Richard B. Lowe III, who in September granted NBC Universal an injunction that prevents The Weinstein Co. from promoting, marketing or exhibiting Project Runway. By issuing the injunction and rejecting a motion to dismiss the judge indicated he thought the NBC Universal suit had some merit. (TVweek.com)
Citigroup still vowed to fight Wells Fargo in court, alleging breach of contract. The day Citi and Wachovia announced a deal had been reached, Wachovia s stock price closed at $1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Copyright infringement, breach of contract, and a laundry list of additional allegations are hanging over SAP's head, courtesy of Oracle. Whether SAP is guilty of corporate theft 'on a grand scale' is for the courts to decide. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Citigroup is seeking $60 billion of damages for breach of contract and interference with its rights. The bank's Tier-1 capital ratio, a measure of its ability to cover losses, rose to 8. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
In the lawsuit, filed earlier this month in Cook County Circuit Court, Capital Grille asks the court to disallow the planned Wildfire, saying its operation would amount to a breach of contract. Two executives with the development venture, Oak Brook-based River Road Restaurant Pads LLC, decline to comment, and their attorney in the matter didnt return a call. (Crain's Chicago Business)
KUANTAN: A logging firm, awarded RM60mil following a breach of contract by the Pahang Government, filed an application for a court order to compel the state government to pay the amount ... On Dec 9, 2002, Seruan Gemilang filed a suit against the Pahang Government and the state forestry director, seeking RM31mil in damages for breach of contract. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Sterlite also could be sued for breach of contract and damages, he added. "We've informed them that we are reserving all of our options," Kinzie said. (AZCentral -- Business)
When farmers have tried to grow something else, officials and the companies have claimed breach of contract and plowed the field under, farmers say. Cotton's significance was underlined early this year when the International Monetary Fund revealed that the Tajik government had secretly diverted its hard currency reserves to use as collateral for $240 million in foreign loans for the cotton trading companies. (International Herald Tribune)
Citigroup has said it will seek up to $60 billion of compensatory and punitive damages from Wells Fargo and Wachovia, alleging breach of contract and tortious interference with contract. This new lawsuit adds nothing to the issues already joined by the parties in court, Citigroup spokesman Mike Hanretta said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Because Citigroup reached its agreement with Wachovia first, the New York-based company said Friday it may seek damages for breach of contract. But the company said it will no longer seek to stop Wells Fargo from going ahead with the buyout. (Florida Times-Union)
While Citigroup plans to seek $60 billion in damages for breach of contract, it has decided not to challenge the Wells Fargo-Wachovia deal in court. Share. (Fox News)
Developer Airis Holdings LLC of Houston, Texas, and its attorneys from Duane Morris LLP had sued San Francisco for breach of contract stemming from the City's rejection of a proposed $250 million air cargo facility at the airport ... The developer originally pressed claims for lost profits, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
While Citigroup plans to seek $60 billion in damages for breach of contract, it has decided not to challenge the Wells Fargo-Wachovia deal in court. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
You would retain the right to bring a breach of contract action against your former tenants for unpaid rent for the time period until you find a new tenant or the lease expires, whichever comes first. Tenant's attorney Steven R. Kellman replies: Many times an apartment that seems abandoned is actually not. (San Francisco Chronicle)
But the giant bank said on Thursday it was ending court efforts to block the Wachovia-Wells Fargo merger, although it vowed to press legal charges against bank officials for breach of contract. The battle for Wachovia was part of the great redrawing of the US financial landscape as commercial and investment banks go bust or seek takeovers because of losses linked to the subprime housing market. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Citigroup no longer is seeking to block the acquisition of Wachovia by Wells Fargo for $15 billion but insisted in a statement Thursday that "it has strong legal claims against Wachovia, Wells Fargo and their officers, directors, advisers and others for breach of contract and for tortious interference with contract" and that it "plans to pursue these damage claims vigorously.". Wachovia filed notice of removal of Citigroup's state suit Friday. (Law.com)
The New York financial company said it wouldn't try to block the deal, but insisted it will seek steep damages from the two companies and their leaders and advisers for breach of contract and tortious interference. Citigroup had announced plans Sept. 29 to acquire parts of Wachovia for $2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
While Citigroup plans to seek $60 billion in damages for breach of contract, it has decided not to challenge the Wells Fargo-Wachovia deal in court. The Federal Trade Commission included the deal on a list of transactions released Friday that received an early termination of their antitrust reviews. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Citigroup says it intends to continue with its litigation against Wells seeking $60 billion in damages for breach of contract and other matters. Wachovia has no retail banking operations in the Albany, N.Y., area, but Wachovia Securities has about 70 brokers, and 110 total employees, in offices in Albany, Colonie, Latham, Saratoga Springs and Johnstown. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Besides breach of contract, McDavid is accusing Turner of passing his confidential financial information on to the Atlanta Spirit, which agreed to buy the teams. Lamar Mixson, an attorney for McDavid, peppered Kent with questions at the trial in Fulton County Superior Court. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Citigroup s promising legal action, alleging breach of contract. THE ECONOMY Latest Headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Citigroup said it intends to continue with its litigation against Wells seeking $60 billion in damages for breach of contract and other matters. San Francisco Business Times. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Citigroup's statement stressed that it will continue to seek damages from the two companies and their leaders and advisers for breach of contract and tortious interference ... Monday: Citigroup filed a $60 billion lawsuit against Wells, Wachovia and the directors of both banks, accusing them of breach of contract. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Citigroup's exit appears to pave the way for Wells Fargo to move ahead with its deal for Wachovia, but Citi is still planning to pursue damage claims for breach of contract and tortuous interference. Shares of Citigroup lost $1. (Forbes -- Markets)
"The NHL and KHL have been at odds over the hockey defection of Nashville Predators forward Alexander Radulov. Under contract to the Predators, Radulov signed a three-year deal with Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the KHL in July.Radulov has been found in breach of contract by the International Ice Hockey Federation and was suspended without pay by the Predators. The NHL has sought binding arbitration by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland, but the KHL has not publicly agreed to it.Murley's... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Empire filed a lawsuit claiming breach of contract which was settled by PartyGaming paying out $250m in return for the Empirepoker. com website and other assets from Empire. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)
"Citi believes that it has strong legal claims against Wachovia, Wells Fargo and their officers, directors, advisors and others for breach of contract," the US banking group said in a statement. "However, Citigroup has decided not to ask that the Wells Fargo-Wachovia merger be enjoined.". (BBC News -- Business)
Citigroup said it will cease legal action blocking a Wells Fargo-Wachovia merger but will continue to sue Wachovia and Wells Fargo for alleged breach of contract and interference with the contract. In a statement, Citigroup said, "Our shareholders have been unjustly and illegally deprived of the opportunity the transaction created.". (USA Today -- Money)
Citi still plans to pursue legal claims against Wachovia and Wells, claiming breach of contract and for interference with the contract. But it won't pursue an injunction to prevent the Wells-Wachovia merger. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
CITIGROUP CEO VIKRAM PANDIT WALKS AWAY FROM WACHOVIA DEAL - New York Post. Friday, October 10, 2008 Last Update: 02:40 PM EDT. (New York Post -- Business)
Citi believes that it has strong legal claims against Wachovia, Wells Fargo and their officers, directors, advisors and others for breach of contract and for tortuous interference with contract. Citigroup plans to pursue these damage claims vigorously on behalf of its shareholders. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
She accuses Yoder of professional negligence and breach of contract for failing to provide her with legal advice on how she could request reimbursement of legal fees. The states attorneys office typically would provide legal advice to county offices. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
In New York Supreme Court, Citigroup sued for bad faith breach of contract and tortious interference with contract claiming that Wells Fargo blew up its government-backed deal to buy Wachovia's banking assets for about $2. 1 billion. (Law.com)
The Motion Picture Association of America accused Real of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and breach of contract. According the story on NewTeeVee, the court wants sales to cease until Tuesday, when it has reviewed all the papers involved in the case. (CBS News)
But, the two parties failed to reach an agreement on certain issues, including the cap on liability in case of breach of contract. 00004000. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Citigroup also sought relief from Wachovia for an alleged breach of contract. The case turns on whether Wachovia had agreed to an exclusive arrangement with Citi or if it could shop itself around for a better offer. (Forbes -- Markets)
In addition to age discrimination, the suit also included breach of contract and retaliation allegations, with Jackson claiming his Opry appearances had steadily declined since Fisher s hiring in 1998. Although Gaylord s legal representatives argued that because Jackson was not an employee of the famed Opry, he shouldn t be allowed to go forward with any legal action, in December 2007 U.S. District Judge William Haynes Jr. ruled the one-time Columbia Records artist could go forward with his case... (Suite101.com)
Citigroup also seeks relief from Wachovia for an alleged breach of contract. Last week, Citigroup (nyse: - - ) bid $2. (Forbes)
On Monday, Citigroup filed a $60 billion lawsuit in New York state court against Wachovia and Wells Fargo, accusing Wells Fargo of interfering with Citigroup's offer and accusing Wachovia of breach of contract. Analysts say that regulators, who clearly do not want a prolonged legal battle while the financial markets are in turmoil, are forcing the banks' hands. (USA Today -- Money)
The New York state suit alleges breach of contract and tortious interference, where a third party interferes with an agreement between two others. Citigroup also seeks an order barring Wachovia and Wells Fargo from continuing their merger talks and an order forcing Wachovia to negotiate with it ``in good faith. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
I feel this is a breach of contract, or at least concept, Evans said of the land annexation during the meeting. Their claim was they wanted that area to remain scenic. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
City officials date abandonment to April, when they sent a breach of contract letter to MetroFi. The antennas appear secure on their light posts and streetlights, Kleier said. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
One of FreightCar America's suppliers, Bral, filed a lawsuit the company in the U.S. District Court of Western Pennsylvania near Johnstown on Sept. 29, alleging a breach of contract. Bral said it entered into an exclusive supply agreement to provide FreightCar with castings used on railcar doors made with the MegaFlo system, a quick-opening system that FreightCar uses on several different railcar models. (Forbes -- Markets)
He returned in January to succeed Bora Milutinovic, who was fired for breach of contract. I know it is a great challenge, but every difficulty is a new opportunity, Simoes said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
In his lawsuit filed in September 2007, professor Chauncey Marc DePree, who taught in USMs College of Business, alleged violations of his federal constitutional rights, defamation, interference with business relations, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress and breach of contract. U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett dismissed DePrees claims against all 14 defendants named in the suit. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Angell flatly disagreed, saying "although he asserts that his communications with Schwab clients immediately after his resignation from Schwab amounted to 'notification' rather than 'solicitation,' I find that the arbitrators probably will conclude that his actions encouraged these clients to follow him to RBC Dain. In addition, I find that the arbitrators probably will conclude that the disclosure of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of Schwab clients to RBC Dain also constituted a breach... (Law.com)
(There is still a pending lawsuit between him and the school, which involves the institution's alleged breach of contract and his $300,000 buyout clause. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The lawsuit is seeking more than $150 million in compensatory damages based on breach of contract, fraud and other claims. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ann I. Jones also ruled this week that the estate and Tolkien heirs have established a legal basis for the fraud claim against New Line. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Before the merger with Wachovia was completed, A.G. Edwards responded by filing a lawsuit against a top executive who left for Stifel, accusing him of breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty and unfair competition. Kruszewski, in turn, accused Edwards of trying to intimidate employees. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Van Breda Kolff claimed breach of contract, libel and other issues in a $21. 5 million lawsuit filed a year ago in U.S. District Court in Buffalo. (ESPN -- College Basketball News)
The luxury watchmaker has sued the 33-year-old actress, who appeared opposite Will Smith in this summer's blockbuster Hancock, for breach of contract. He claims she violated the terms of her 18-month endorsement deal with his company by being photographed in a competitor's wares. (Forbes -- Business)
The causes of action named in the complaint include false designation of origin, breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unfair competition. "We are in the business of supporting entrepreneurs, and we wish Rieva well with her new venture," says Peter Shea, Chairman and CEO of EMI. "But it saddens and disappoints me that someone whom we trusted with our most valuable assets would take our confidential information and attempt to market it as her own." Franchise businesses... (PR Newswire)
Rather, a native Texan who maintains a residence in downtown Austin, filed the complaint alleging breach of contract in 2007. New York Supreme Court Judge Ira Gammerman ruled in April that depositions could be taken in the case. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Then: Enlist legal services if you feel your dismissal involves discrimination or breach of contract, advises Pearl Zuchlewski, former chair of the New York State Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section. But don't threaten legal action before you've confirmed with a lawyer that your case has legs, and try not to burn bridges with your former employer. (CNN)
Empire filed a lawsuit claiming breach of contract which was settled by PartyGaming paying out $250m in return for the Empirepoker. com website and other assets from Empire. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)
CBS lawyer James Quinn says Rather cant prove breach of contract because the network assigned him to 60 Minutes II as required and paid him what it owed him ... Rather lawyer Martin Gold says proving breach of contract will be a slam dunk. (MSNBC -- News)
We expect, once we complete the discovery process, that the only two claims that remain in the casebreach of contract and breach of fiduciary dutywill also be dismissed ... "CBS has again failed to win dismissal of Mr. Rather's $70 million lawsuit. Justice Gammerman held that all of the allegations of CBS' misconduct remain in the case. Mr. Rather can proceed with his breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty claims, and may seek both compensatory and punitive damages. The Court... (TVweek.com)
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