Archive: December, 2011
USDA Working on Hastening the Approval of Genetically Engineered Crops of Monsanto
On 12.31.11, In Legal Industry, by AdminDecember 31, 2011 For many years, opponents of biotech agriculture have kept on accusing regulators of working really close with large biotech firms whenever they are in the process [...]
Enhanced Oil Recovery Industry – Likely to Become a Friend of Coal-Powered Industries
On 12.31.11, In Legal Industry, by AdminDecember 31, 2011 The United States and China, two of the largest consumers of fuel in the world, are hoping that answers to limiting the emissions that contribute to [...]
City of Los Angeles Files Lawsuit to Block AHF Condom Ballot Initiative
On 12.30.11, In Legal Industry, by AdminDecember 30, 2011 The City of Los Angeles yesterday filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the ballot initiative of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation or AHF. If passed, the [...]
Alabama Governor Considers Modifying New Immigration Law
On 12.30.11, In Legal Industry, by AdminDecember 10, 2011 The governor of Alabama on Friday said that he is considering rewriting some of the provisions in the illegal immigration law of the state next year. [...]
Where is Print in 2012?
On 12.29.11, In News, by adminThose who have a stake in promoting electronic media – cable companies, computer manufacturers, online booksellers, etc. – are quick to proclaim that print is dead. But a closer examination [...]
Listing of Endangered Species to Be Clarified by the Administration
On 12.29.11, In Legal Industry, by AdminDecember 29, 2011 A new rule proposed by the Obama administration Friday seeks to end the practice of classifying some endangered species differently in various states. This new policy [...]
Legal Questions Raised Regarding “Voluntary” Food Advertising Principles
On 12.29.11, In Legal Industry, by AdminDecember 29, 2011 The draft of the Nutrition Principles to Guide Industry Self-Regulatory Efforts on children-focused food marketing has been widely criticized by Members of Congress, affected businesses and [...]
Corzine Denies Knowledge on the Whereabouts of MF Global Customers’ $1.2 Billion
On 12.28.11, In Legal Industry, by AdminDecember 28, 2011 Jon Corzine, the former chief executive of MF Global, apologized Thursday “to all those affected” by the collapse of the brokerage as he told a congressional [...]
Spotlight Focuses on Construction Defects Statute
On 12.28.11, In Legal Industry, by AdminDecember 28, 2011 When a construction defect complaint was settled for $19 million in favor of the Vistana homeowners association in southwest Las Vegas in 2007, the settlement amount stood [...]
Lawsuit Against Lenders in Massachusetts Has Big Potential
On 12.27.11, In Legal Industry, by AdminDecember 27, 2011 Progress on the legal challenges in Massachusetts against the five biggest mortgage lenders in the country is a positive sign for homeowners who are seeking relief [...]