3M Co has won a lawsuit wherein the plaintiff had alleged that the company had covered up defects in the design of earplugs that are used by the military. This is the second case alleging that 3M fudged test results, hid… Read More ›
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Economic impact of China’s extradition law with Hong Kong
According to Kevin Yam, a prominent Hong Kong-based lawyer, high net-worth individuals from Hong Kong are taking steps to relocate their assets to Singapore. China’s aggressive push towards Hong Kong is starting to have repercussions. According to lawyers, bankers, and… Read More ›
Ericsson signs license agreements with Intellectual Ventures
Following the deal, Ericson expects a negative impact on its operating profit. On Monday, Ericsson disclosed, it expects a negative impact on its operating income in segment Networks in the current quarter following a deal wherein it reached an agreement… Read More ›
Huawei hogs limelight in opening of lawsuit in Sherman, Texas
The lawsuit is the first to be heard under the U.S. Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016; as per Matthew Goss, general counsel for CNEX, Huawei is “weaponizing our courts against U.S. companies.” On Monday, in a lawsuit that is… Read More ›
VW’s shareholders seek $11 billion in damages over dieselgate
In a lawsuit aimed at Volkseagen, shareholders representing 1,670 claims, have sued the carmaker over inadequate disclosures; they have argued that if they would have known of dieselgate they would have the opportunity to sell or not buy VW’s shares…. Read More ›
Disney shells out $177 million to settle ‘pink slime’ litigation
This came to light following Disney’s filing its quarterly returns. As per a quarterly financial report, Walt Disney Co has paid $177 million, in addition to insurance recoveries, to settle the closely watched “pink slime” defamation case against its ABC… Read More ›