Legal News – Weekly Newsletter for September 1-6, 2010

Legal News – Weekly Newsletter for September 1-6, 2010

Monday, September 6, 2010

Nuclear civil liability bill moved in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI – Minister of State for Science and Technology Prithviraj Chavan moved the civil nuclear liability bill in the Rajya Sabha Monday after the Lok Sabha passed the legislation last week.

“I beg to move that the bill to provide for civil liability for nuclear damage, and prompt compensation to victims of a nuclear incident …. Read the original article : Nuclear civil liability bill moved in Rajya Sabha.

Carla Bruni branded ‘prostitute’ in Iran

LONDON – French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s wife Carla Bruni has been branded as “prostitute” in Iran after she opposed an Iranian court’s ruling of awarding death sentence by stoning to a women for adultery, a media report said here.

The former supermodel, who became President Nicolas Sarkozy’s third wife two years ago, has signed a petition …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Carla Bruni branded ‘prostitute’ in Iran.

Hindu front activist held in Malaysia

IPOH – An ethnic Indian was arrested in Malaysia while attempting to submit a memorandum seeking freedom of religious conversion.

M. Balakrishnan, 53, a retired army officer and supporter of the Human Rights Party Malaysia (HRPM) and the banned Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf), was arrested Sunday, New Straits Times reported.
The police …. Source article : Hindu front activist held in Malaysia.

Briton falls off chair, to sue government for 300,000 pounds

LONDON – A British civil servant who fell off his swivel chair and was badly disabled is suing his government department for 300,000 pounds.

Gian-Paul De Vito-Tracey, 39, will claim that he was left 80 percent disabled for life after he hit his head on a wall, The Sun reported Monday.
He held a senior … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Briton falls off chair, to sue government for 300,000 pounds.

Execution of Iranian woman for adultry on hold

TEHRAN – The Human Rights Headquarters of the Iranian Judiciary said Sunday that the death sentence awarded to a woman for adultery is final, but has been put on hold for the time being.

Given the conclusive evidence in her case file, Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani was convicted of adultery and complicity in murder. Nevertheless, the stoning … Original source on Gaea Times at : Execution of Iranian woman for adultry on hold.

Governor stays away from Agra

AGRA – Uttar Pradesh Governor B.L. Joshi Sunday called off his visit to Agra, one of the districts affected by an agitation launched by farmers demanding higher compensation for their land acquired for the Yamuna Expressway.

Joshi, who was scheduled to inaugurate a community radio station of the Agra University — the first by an educational …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Roma expulsion from France unfortunate: Vayalar Ravi

NEW DELHI – The mass expulsion of the Indian-origin Roma people from France was unfortunate, said Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi Sunday, adding “I am hoping they will revisit the matter”.

“The expulsion of the Roma people by the French government is quite unfortunate but I am hoping they will revisit the matter,” Vayalar Ravi …. Original source : Roma expulsion from France unfortunate: Vayalar Ravi.

Ministers’ assets: RTI activist says PMO withholding details

NEW DELHI – A right to information (RTI) activist has urged the Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah to question the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for not giving details of union ministers’ wealth.

RTI activist Subash Chandra Agrawal has asked Habibullah to issue a notice “for non-compliance of its (CIC) earlier order of providing the details of …. Read the original article : here.

Present in court for political pleasure (A Legal Reporter’s Diary)

NEW DELHI – Senior counsel and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP Satish Chandra Mishra could not have asked for more when the apex court bench of Justice G.S. Singhvi and Justice A.K. Ganguly castigated the Congress government in Haryana for its callous handling of anti-Dalit violence in Mirchpur.

Mishra, who appears in the Supreme Court only …. Original article : Present in court for political pleasure (A Legal Reporter’s Diary).

Speak up against Roma expulsion by France, India told

TORONTO – India must speak up against France for the en masse expulsion of Indian-origin Roma people, said Ujjal Dosanjh, former Canadian health minister and top Indo-Canadian leader.

The Roma people – also called gypsies – claim their roots in north India from where they were enslaved and taken away by invaders from Afghanistan and Turkey … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Speak up against Roma expulsion by France, India told.

Federal magistrate says Oregon veterans lawsuit against Kellogg Brown & Root can continue

Oregon veterans suit against KBR can continue

PORTLAND, Ore. – A federal magistrate has ruled that a lawsuit by Oregon Army National Guard veterans against contractor Kellogg Brown & Root can continue.
U.S. District Magistrate Paul Papak denied KBR’s second motion to dismiss the suit on Monday.
In 2009, 26 Oregon Guard veterans sued KBR, saying its managers …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Federal magistrate says Oregon veterans lawsuit against Kellogg Brown & Root can continue.

Court summons Pakistani sports minister, PCB chairman

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court Tuesday issued summons to Pakistani Sports Minister Ijaz Jakhrani and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt over the match-fixing allegations against the country’s cricketers.

The petitioner, advocate Ishtiaq Chaudhry, told the court that the cricketers involved in match fixing allegations have maligned the name of Pakistan worldwide, and sought … Original source on Gaea Times at : Court summons Pakistani sports minister, PCB chairman.

Supreme Court pulls up Pawar

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday pulled up union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar for saying that the court had only made a suggestion and not passed an order regarding the distribution of foodgrains “free” to the poor.

Referring to media reports attributed to Pawar wherein he said that the court only made a suggestion Aug …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Salwa Judum on its way out, Supreme Court told

NEW DELHI – The central government Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the vigilante group Salwa Judum was on its way out and the Chhattisgarh government has been told not to extend any support to its activists.

The Salwa Judum was set up and armed by the Chhattisgarh government to counter Maoist influence in tribal areas …. Original source : Salwa Judum on its way out, Supreme Court told.

Microsoft takes Word patent battle to US apex court

TORONTO – Microsoft, which lost its patent battle over Word processing software to a tiny Toronto firm i4i Inc. and was ordered to pay $290 million in damages last year, has taken the matter to the US Supreme Court.

The Canadian company had taken the software giant to court in 2007 over violations of its patent …. Source : Microsoft takes Word patent battle to US apex court.

US trying to understand visa fee hike impact on Indian firms

WASHINGTON – The United States says it’s trying to understand the potential impact of a steep hike in US worker visa fees on Indian companies, but no new step has been taken yet to ease Indian concerns.

“I think we have been explaining to the Indian Government the specifics in … Original article on : US trying to understand visa fee hike impact on Indian firms.

US launches women’s rights programme in Pakistan

Islamabad, Aug 31 (IANS/AKI) The US is launching a new $40 million programme to stress on women’s human rights in Pakistan and support existing government policies to combat gender inequality.

“The US and Pakistan are focused on empowering women and advancing women’s rights – an issue of great importance to both our countries,” US ambassador to …. Source : US launches women’s rights programme in Pakistan.

LA sued for canceling Tiesto concert in wake of teen’s death at rave event

LA sued for stopping Tiesto show after rave death

LOS ANGELES – Organizers of a Los Angeles rave that ended with the death of a 15-year-old girl are suing the city for canceling a concert it organized with electronic music artist Tiesto.
Insomniac Inc. filed the breach-of-contract lawsuit Friday against the city for canceling an October concert …. Source article : LA sued for canceling Tiesto concert in wake of teen’s death at rave event.

NY rights groups sue in DC, say targeted killings of US citizens overseas unconstitutional

NY groups seek DC order blocking targeted killings
NEW YORK – Two New York-based civil liberties groups have sued the federal government, saying its targeted killings of U.S. citizens overseas is unconstitutional.
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Constitutional Rights filed the lawsuit Monday in U.S. District Court for the District of … Read more >>>.

CWG construction workers denied basic rights: Report

NEW DELHI – Construction workers at Commonwealth Games (CWG) sites get paid much lower than the minimum stipulated by law and there is no provision for safety gear for them or even hygienic living conditions, according to a report by the Peoples’ Union of Democratic Rights (PUDR) Monday.

“Workers continue to be paid wages of Rs.110-130 … Read : CWG construction workers denied basic rights: Report.

Distribute rotting foodgrains to poor: Gadkari

NEW DELHI – Hailing a Supreme Court order to the government to distribute foodgrains to the poor before they rot, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari said the Centre must immediately distribute the foodgrains for free.

“The decision of Supreme Court is very important from the poor man’s perspective. I demand from the central government … Read : Distribute rotting foodgrains to poor: Gadkari.

Air India bombing case: Judge warns jurors to resist conducting research on Reyat

Victoria (British Columbia, Canada), – A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has urged jurors to fight their instincts and resist the temptation to go on the Internet to research the Kanishka (Air India) bombing case of June 1985, as he believes information gleaned could cloud their judgment on the role played by prime accused Inderjit …. Read the original article : here.

Lawsuit: Man says he drunkenly lost friend’s $1.3M painting while helping sell it in NYC

Suit: NY man says he drunkenly lost $1.3M artwork

NEW YORK – Call it the lost art of drinking responsibly: A man entrusted with helping to sell a $1.3 million painting said it disappeared while he was in a drunken haze, according to a lawsuit filed by a co-owner of the canvas.
James Carl Haggerty took the … Read more : Lawsuit: Man says he drunkenly lost friend’s $1.3M painting while helping sell it in NYC.

Texas appeals court says gay couples legally married in other states can’t divorce in Texas

Court says gay couples can’t divorce in Texas

DALLAS – Gay couples legally married in other states cannot get a divorce in Texas, where same-sex marriage is banned, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.
The 5th Texas Court of Appeals ruled that a Dallas district court judge didn’t have the authority to hear a divorce case involving …. Source : Gaea News Network.

Houston wide receiver Patrick Edwards sues Marshall, Conference USA over 2008 injury

Houston WR sues Marshall, league over 2008 injury

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Houston wide receiver Patrick Edwards, who broke his leg when he ran into a metal service cart in an October 2008 game at Marshall, accused the school in a lawsuit of maintaining an unsafe playing field.
Edwards was running full speed for a long pass when …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Houston wide receiver Patrick Edwards sues Marshall, Conference USA over 2008 injury.

HP to pay $55 mn to settle kickback claims

SAN FRANCISCO – Technology giant HP has agreed to pay the US government $55 million to settle allegations that the company gave illegal kickbacks to other firms that recommended its products to government agencies, according to the Department of Justice.

In a statement, government officials hailed the settlement as a victory over contractors who failed to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : HP to pay $55 mn to settle kickback claims.

Wikileaks founder seeks residency in Sweden, probe on

STOCKHOLM – Controversial Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is seeking residency in Sweden despite an ongoing investigation into a complaint of harassment, his lawyer said Tuesday.

A spokeswoman for the Swedish Migration Board told local media that Assange’s application was incomplete and some additional information was needed.
The residency and a work permit application was filed Aug … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Wikileaks founder seeks residency in Sweden, probe on.

Govt. will accept Supreme Court directives on rotten food grains issue: Pawar

NEW DELHI – Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said the Government will accept the directives of the Supreme Court on the issue of rotten food grains.

Pawar, however, noted that the copy of the apex court’s order was yet to reach him.

“I have not received the final order of the Supreme Court as … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Govt. will accept Supreme Court directives on rotten food grains issue: Pawar.

Foodgrain for poor: Pawar attracts apex court’s ire (Night Lead)

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday pulled up union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar for saying that the court had only made a suggestion and not passed an order on distributing foodgrain “free” to the poor.

Referring to media reports attributed to Pawar wherein he said that the court only made a suggestion Aug 12 …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Foodgrain for poor: Pawar attracts apex court’s ire (Night Lead).

Rajya Sabha refers torture prevention bill to select committee

NEW DELHI – The Rajya Sabha Tuesday decided to refer the Prevention of Torture Bill to a select committee.

Home Minister P. Chidambaram moved a motion in the Rajya Sabha seeking that the bill which provides for punishment for torture inflicted by public servants or any person inflicting torture with the consent or acquiescence of … Original article on : Rajya Sabha refers torture prevention bill to select committee.

Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid case ruling will not affect Ayodhya peace: Residents

AYODHYA – Residents in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya town have said the verdict in the Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid case will not affect harmony between the two communities, whichever way the judgment of Allahabad High Court goes.

“There won’t be any problem on the verdict day, no matter who wins or losses the case. The unity between Hindus and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid case ruling will not affect Ayodhya peace: Residents.

Empowered Ministers to discuss apex court order on foodgrains

NEW DELHI – The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGOM) on Food will meet here today to discuss ways of implementing the Supreme Court order to distribute foodgrain ‘free’ to the poor, instead of letting it rot.

The EGOM, headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, is likely to deliberate … Read : Empowered Ministers to discuss apex court order on foodgrains.

Now Haryana judge decides 148 cases on single day

KAITHAL – A judge in this Haryana town created a record of sorts when he settled 148 cases in a single day, close on the heels of a peer in Andhra Pradesh hogging the headlines for deciding 111 cases in one day.

This time it was Additional District and Sessions Judge A.K. Shori’s turn, who is … Read : Now Haryana judge decides 148 cases on single day.

Nicolas Cage lawsuit blaming former business manager for financial woes is dismissed

Nicolas Cage lawsuit against biz manager dismissed

LOS ANGELES – Court records show a lawsuit in which Nicolas Cage accused a former business manager of mismanagement has been dismissed.
A counterclaim by the manager, Samuel J. Levin, also was dismissed.
The 46-year-old Cage sued Levin for $20 million in October, claiming the accountant led him on a path … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Nicolas Cage lawsuit blaming former business manager for financial woes is dismissed.

Rubabuddin charges Modi with contempt of apex court

GANDHINAGAR – Rubabuddin Sheikh, the brother of staged-shootout victim Sohrabuddin Sheikh, Wednesday served a legal notice on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi charging him with contempt of the Supreme Court with his derogatory remarks against the CBI that is probing the case.

The notice dated Aug 28 sought a response within a week whereafter he …. Source article : Rubabuddin charges Modi with contempt of apex court.

Gujarat told to review pay of fixed-wage workers

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court has asked the state government to consider paying its fixed-wage contractual employees in consonance with the Sixth Pay Commission’s recommendations.

“A decision should be taken within three months and communicated to all the establishments and the registrar general of this court,” a division bench of Chief Justice S.J. Mukhopadhyaya and …. Original source : Gujarat told to review pay of fixed-wage workers.

Ex-Tamil Nadu chief secretary is state’s new RTI chief

CHENNAI – As expected, the Tamil Nadu government Wednesday appointed K.S. Sripathi the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), a day after he retired as the state’s chief secretary.

Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala had given his consent to the government’s proposal to appoint Sripathi as the CIC.
Sripathi was sworn in as the CIC …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Ex-Tamil Nadu chief secretary is state’s new RTI chief.

Dalai Lama speaks out against caging egg-laying hens

DHARAMSALA – Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Wednesday expressed distress over the confinement of egg-laying hens in tiny battery cages and urged for an end to the fowl-abuse.

In a statement, the Nobel laureate decried the cruel treatment meted out to hens by the egg industry and urged people to switch over to eggs produced … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dalai Lama speaks out against caging egg-laying hens.

Confining egg-laying hens in cages cruel: Dalai Lama

DHARAMSALA – Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has decried the practice of egg-laying hens being confined in cages and has urged the industry to be more humane to the birds.

“The abuse we inflict on hens has always been particularly disturbing to me and I have always been particularly concerned toward how these animals are [..] Read the original article: here.

Defecting Haryana legislators, speaker given 6 weeks to reply

CHANDIGARH – The Punjab and Haryana High Court Wednesday granted six weeks of time to Haryana assembly speaker H.S. Chatha and five Haryana Janhit Congress (HJC) legislators to file replies on a petition. The legislators had left their party and joined the ruling Congress in November.

Justice Permod Kohli of the high court asked them to …. Read the original article : here.

Punjab cops clueless about missing Pakistani prisoner

AMRITSAR – Punjab police remained clueless Friday about the whereabouts a 40-year-old Pakistanti prisoner who disappeared from a jail here Tuesday.

The prisoner, Nayamat Ali, was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) an year ago for illegally entering India in the Lopoke area near this Sikh holy city. Police said he was not mentally … Read : Punjab cops clueless about missing Pakistani prisoner.

Malaysian woman wins invasion of privacy case against doctor

KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian woman writer has won a legal battle against her doctors who photographed intimate parts of her body prior to a surgery.

Surgeons must obtain the consent of their female patients before taking photographs of their intimate parts, ruled a High Court bench, The Star newspaper reported Friday.
Judicial Commissioner Chew Soo … Read : Malaysian woman wins invasion of privacy case against doctor.

Funk band War tells PepsiCo ‘We can’t be friends,’ and here’s why; sues over song’s use in ad

Funk band War tells PepsiCo they’re not friends

LOS ANGELES – Members of the original funk band War say they can’t be friends with PepsiCo.
They’re suing the soft drink maker for more than $10 million, saying it did not negotiate with them to use their song “Why Can’t We Be Friends” in a new commercial.
Even if …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Funk band War tells PepsiCo ‘We can’t be friends,’ and here’s why; sues over song’s use in ad.

Court won’t order Calif governor, AG to appeal ruling that struck down gay marriage ban

Court won’t force Calif officials to defend Prop 8

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A California court has refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a ruling that overturned the state’s gay marriage ban.
The 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento on Wednesday denied a conservative legal group’s request to force the …. Original article : Court won’t order Calif governor, AG to appeal ruling that struck down gay marriage ban.

Court of Appeals reverses conviction after man left water bottles in the desert for migrants

Appeals court reverses conviction for littering

TUCSON, Ariz. – A federal appeals court in San Francisco has tossed out the conviction of an Arizona man who left water jugs in the desert for migrants passing through.
Two years ago during a bench trial, a U.S. Magistrate in Tucson found Daniel Millis guilty of littering.
Millis and the faith-based [..] Read the original article: here.

Burkle’s Yucaipa Cos. to appeal dismissal of lawsuit against Barnes & Noble over ‘poison pill’

Burkle to appeal dismissal of Barnes & Noble suit

NEW YORK – Billionaire financier Ron Burkle said Thursday he will appeal the dismissal of his lawsuit against bookseller Barnes & Noble over its shareholder rights plan.
The Delaware Court of Chancery in August rejected Burkle’s claim that the company’s “poison pill” limiting any one shareholder’s stake to …. Source article : Burkle’s Yucaipa Cos. to appeal dismissal of lawsuit against Barnes & Noble over ‘poison pill’.

Rathore moves administrative tribunal for pension

CHANDIGARH – Tainted Haryana cop S.P.S. Rathore Thursday moved the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) here seeking the release of his pension that was withheld by the union home ministry in June.

Rathore, 69, who has been convicted of molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra, which drove her to commit suicide, has been lodged in the Burail jail …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Rathore moves administrative tribunal for pension.

Govt. to give rotten food grains to poor at BPL price

NEW DELHI – The Central Government on Thursday decided to release an extra 2.5 million tonnes of food grains to the various states for distribution among the poor at a BPL price following the directives of the Supreme Court on the issue of rotten food grains

“As …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Govt. to give rotten food grains to poor at BPL price.

Amit Shah challenges apex court’s handing over of Sohrabbudin case to CBI

NEW DELHI – Gujarat’s former minister of state for home Amit Shah has moved the Supreme Court questioning its Jan 12, 2010, judgment handing over the investigations into the Sohrabuddin Sheikh-Kausar Bi abduction and killing case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Shah, now in judicial custody, has questioned the propriety of the apex court …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Amit Shah challenges apex court’s handing over of Sohrabbudin case to CBI.

Lawyers demand more women courts and judges

NEW DELHI – A group of lawyers has sent a representation to the chief justice of Delhi High Court seeking more women courts as well as judges to deal with cases of marital discord.

The representation, signed by about 150 lawyers led by Rubinder Pal Ghumman, said there were inadequate number of courts and judges …. Original source : Lawyers demand more women courts and judges.

‘Twilight’ actor Taylor Lautner settles suit with Calif. dealership over late delivery of RV

Taylor Lautner settles suit over RV for movie set

LOS ANGELES – A lawyer for Taylor Lautner says the “Twilight” star has settled a lawsuit with an RV dealership he claims didn’t deliver a $300,000 coach in time for a movie shoot.
Attorney Robert Barta said Friday that McMahon RV of Irvine, Calif. will pay $40,000 to … Read : ‘Twilight’ actor Taylor Lautner settles suit with Calif. dealership over late delivery of RV.

Eminem’s former producers entitled to more money for downloads and ringtones, court rules

Appeals court rules for Eminem in royalty lawsuit

SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court has found Eminem’s former production company is entitled to more money from downloads of the rapper’s songs and ringtones.
A federal jury last year had ruled against F.B.T. Productions LLC in its lawsuit against Universal Music Group seeking a greater share of …. Original article : Eminem’s former producers entitled to more money for downloads and ringtones, court rules.

SEC reaches settlement with former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio in civil case

SEC reaches settlement with ex-Qwest CEO Nacchio

DENVER – The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a settlement with former Qwest Communications International Inc. Joseph Nacchio in a civil lawsuit against him.
The lawsuit accused Nacchio and other former executives at Denver-based Qwest of misleading investors by not specifying how much of the telecommunication company’s revenue between … Original article on : SEC reaches settlement with former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio in civil case.

Report: Landis has filed a federal whistle-blower suit

Report: Landis has filed a whistle-blower suit

AUSTIN, Texas – Former Lance Armstrong teammate Floyd Landis has filed a federal whistle-blower lawsuit, The Wall Street Journal is reporting.
Landis is the cyclist who won the Tour de France in 2006 but had the title stripped because of positive drug test. This spring, he ended years of denials …. Source : Report: Landis has filed a federal whistle-blower suit.

Trial delayed for NY man charged with beheading wife to allow for psychiatrist’s testimony

Trial delay for NY man charged with beheading wife

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The trial of a western New York man accused of beheading his wife and leaving her body at the Muslim-oriented television station they owned has been delayed until January.
A judge said Friday that the psychiatrist for Muzzammil Hassan (Moo-ZAHM’-mel HAH’-sahn) can testify that he … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Trial delayed for NY man charged with beheading wife to allow for psychiatrist’s testimony.

Witness recants statements, says he didn’t see Anna Nicole’s boyfriend force drugs on her

Witness recants statements in Anna Nicole case

LOS ANGELES – A witness in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial has recanted statements critical of the former model’s lawyer-boyfriend Howard K. Stern, a defendant in the case.
Ford Shelley testified Friday in Los Angeles that he never saw Smith abuse drugs, never saw Stern force medication on … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Witness recants statements, says he didn’t see Anna Nicole’s boyfriend force drugs on her.

Michigan State G Lucious pleads guilty to reckless driving related to incident this week

MSU’s Lucious pleads guilty to reckless driving

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State junior guard Korie Lucious has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless driving.
The plea was entered Thursday and sentencing was set for Dec. 20. The 20-year-old Lucious originally had been charged with operating while intoxicated after he was pulled over early Monday near the campus …. Original source : Michigan State G Lucious pleads guilty to reckless driving related to incident this week.

Mattel accuses toy rival MGA of hiding assets to avoid paying judgment

Mattel accuses toy rival MGA of hiding assets

LOS ANGELES – Toymaker Mattel Inc. has filed a lawsuit alleging MGA Entertainment fraudulently transferred hundreds of millions of dollars to keep Mattel from collecting on anticipated judgments and to defraud other creditors.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleges MGA transferred $430 million in … Read more »»».