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Second Mistrial for Former Vitesse CEO and CFO in Conspiracy Case

NEW YORK, NY – The prosecution of two former Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. executives ended with a second mistrial after the jury deadlocked on the charge that the pair conspired to misstate earnings at the chipmaker. U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty...

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Verizon Wins Ruling in $9.5 Billion Lawsuit over Idearc Spinoff

DALLAS, TX – In a bench trial conducted to determine the value of Idearc, Inc. at the time of its spin-off from Verizon in 2006, U.S. District Judge A. Joe Fish ruled that Idearc had a value of at least...

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Victory for Sex Abuse Victim

NEW YORK, NY – In a case that drew widespread attention, federal court Judge Robert Patterson, Jr. found 53rd Street Partners and one of its restaurant managers liable for discrimination on the basis of sex against a former employee and...

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Macy’s Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Martha Stewart Living

NEW YORK, NY – Taking steps to enforce its exclusive deal with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Macy’s sought injunctive relief to prevent the style maven from selling her wares in JC Penney stores across the country. New York State Supreme...

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Victory for Asian American Police Officers in Retaliation Case

NEW YORK, NY – A federal jury determined that certain Asian American Port Authority police officers were the victims of retaliation by their bosses after the police officers’ participation in a previous lawsuit against the Port Authority. The jury found...

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Citi Prevails in Arbitration Over Fraudulent Investment Claims

NEW YORK, NY – Citi has successfully defended against fraud claims brought by the Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund related to a $7.5 billion investment made by the Middle East entity. Citi announced its victory in its quarterly filings. The...

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