Union violated law by discouraging volunteer firefighters
By Lizzy McLellan, From The Legal Intelligencer A firefighters’ union was in violation of labor law provisions when it told volunteer firefighters to refrain from responding to fires in the Chambersburg Borough, the Commonwealth Court has ruled. In a case…
Ninth Circuit takes up ‘Innocence of Muslims’ take-down case
By Ross Todd, From The Recorder SAN FRANCISCO — Actress Cindy Lee Garcia’s two-year quest to scrub the Internet of her appearance in the anti-Islamic film “Innocence of Muslims” was the departure point for a roving argument before an 11-judge…
Lehman trustee takes Barclays fight to Supreme Court
By David Bario, From The Litigation Daily The long and tortured legal brawl over Barclays plc’s firesale acquisition of Lehman Brothers’ brokerage business has finally arrived at the highest court in the land. James Giddens of Hughes Hubbard & Reed,…
David Coulthard a winner again at Caribbean’s ‘crazy racing’
By Matt Majendie From The Independent Former F1 driver shows he still has what it takes to win annual competition, where motorsport’s elite, and Matt Majendie, compete in anything from trucks to go-karts David Coulthard and Mick Doohan are sitting…
Black lives matter: Athletes’ powerful statements still going strong
By Sam Laird From Mashable Despite vehement rebuke from police departments, despite condescending criticism from fans, despite a sports news cycle that continually churns out stats, scores and hot takes, the poignant statements from pro athletes keep on coming. We’ve…
Plaintiffs culled, but defect claims advance against GM
By Amanda Bronstad, From The National Law Journal A federal judge in New York has allowed a consolidated consumer class action to go forward against General Motors Co. over its ignition switch recalls—although on a limited basis. U.S. District Judge…
Read this before you join Weight Watchers
By Ashley Lutz From Business Insider Weight Watchers is in trouble. Sales have declined for seven quarters, with executives blaming the popularity of new apps from competitors. But a troubling statistic could show why Weight Watchers is struggling. “The program…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
Boies Schiller confronts Media on Sony data breach
By Nathalie Pierrepont, From The Am Law Daily Sony Pictures Entertainment has hired Boies, Schiller & Flexner to clamp down on media companies that have republished confidential—and at times embarrassing—information leaked about the company through a hacker. But its efforts…
Antiguan film, The Skin makes its UK debut
LONDON, UK (December 14, 2014) – The Skin by HAMAFilms will make history this week becoming the first feature film from Antigua & Barbuda to be screened in the United Kingdom, when it premieres on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Filmed…
