Friday, October 01, 2010

Legal Press Release – Monthly Newsletter October 2010

Friday, October 1, 2010


Magna Plan of Arrangement to be Implemented

AURORA, Canada, August 31, 2010 – Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, NYSE: MGA) today announced that,
after the close of markets on August 30, 2010, the Ontario Divisional Court
dismissed the appeal of certain dissident minority shareholders of Magna and
upheld the decision of the Ontario Superior Court approving the previously
announced plan of arrangement to eliminate Magna's [...]

i4i v Microsoft: Petition for Writ of Certiorari Filed

TORONTO, August 28, 2010 – Today, as expected, Microsoft filed a petition for a writ of certiorari,
seeking a review of the i4i v Microsoft patent infringement case by the
Supreme Court of the United States. The Supreme Court has complete discretion
to determine whether or not it will review the case.

Loudon Owen, [...]

Elix-IRR Appoints Margaret Miller as Partner

LONDON, September 10, 2010 – Elix-IRR today announced the appointment of Margaret Miller as a partner
and member of the global leadership team. Based in the New York office,
Maggie will lead the US practice.

Maggie brings to Elix-IRR extensive experience as a CIO with major
corporations such as Dell, Marsh & McLennan, J. [...]

Indictment of Private Investigators Hired by Oleg Deripaska’s Aide to Spy on Michael Cherney

TEL AVIV, Israel, September 20, 2010 – On Sunday, Tel Aviv Magistrates Court charged two private investigators,
Rafael Pridan and Maxim Gurevich, with the illegal wiretapping of Businessman
Michael Cherney. The two had been hired by an aide to Russian aluminum tycoon
Oleg Deripaska, Cherney's ex-partner.

According to the indictment, in April 2007 Alexei [...]

Cadwalader Launches On-Line International Law and Litigation Center

NEW YORK, September 20, 2010 – Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, one of the world's most prominent law
firms, is proud to announce the launch of the Cadwalader International Law
and Litigation Center, an on-line hub of information and perspective on
topics and trends in international law and litigation practice. The Center
offers a variety of in-depth information [...]

Disciplinary Committee Refuses Register Restoration Application

LONDON, September 27, 2010 – The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
last week [23 September 2010] refused an application for restoration to the
RCVS Register by Dr Janos Nemeth, who had previously been found to have
fraudulently registered with the RCVS and struck off.

At the original hearing, in February [...]

World’s Most Sophisticated Patent Research Platform, CPA Global Discover(sm), Soon to be Launched

Research Reveals That Market Poorly Served by Current Technology
LONDON, September 29, 2010 – CPA Global, the leading provider of legal services
outsourcing, has announced it will be adding the world's most sophisticated
online patent research platform to its suite of intellectual property (IP)
portfolio management services in October 2010. CPA Global Discover(sm) will
redefine the way in which [...]

Ex-Im Bank Board Chairman Hochberg Testifies to Congress on Bank’s Record Setting Year, Approximately US$24 Billion in Export Financing – Supporting Over 200,000 Jobs

Board of Director's Final Meeting Approves US$1.5 Billion in New Financing

WASHINGTON, September 30, 2010 – The Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States
Fred P. Hochberg testified today before members of the House Financial
Services committee regarding an unprecedented year for export finance
authorizations and U.S. jobs supported by the Bank.
[...]

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