While many people are flocking to the theaters to see the most recent film in The Hobbit series, a legal matter pertaining to the films is playing out in New York Supreme Court. Miramax Co., along with the company's former owners Ben and Harvey Weinstein recently...
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Year: 2013
Mrs. Trump involved in contract dispute involving skin-care line
Just who had the authority to negotiate and finalize a contract is at the heart of a dispute against Donald Trump's wife, Melania, and a company called New Sunshine. Trump claims that she entered into a contract in fall 2012 with the business to distribute and market...
Cadbury loses bid for exclusive use of royal purple in packaging
As anyone who is in the business of selling a product knows it is important to do whatever one can to set their product apart. Finding ways to legally protect a design or recipe are common. Some businesses even trademark colors used in their packaging. Chocolate maker...
Sale of internet stocks focus of SEC lawsuit against Mark Cuban
The federal government takes insider-trading very seriously. When it suspects the action is occurring, the Securities and Exchange Commission could file a lawsuit against the individuals believed to be involved. Many throughout the nation, including those residing in...
Contract dispute deprived customers of television programming
Some Time Warner Cable customers were likely pleased to hear about the agreement reached by the cable provider and CBS. As a result of being unable to agree on terms, CBS channels in various markets throughout the nation, including two in the state of New York, did...
Avon’s legal matters involving the SEC continue
Avon has come a long way since its inception. While undoubtedly some of the changes it has encountered along the way are positive for the business, there are likely some that those in charge of the business would prefer go away. One of those things is the bribery...
Retrial denied in contract dispute case involving casino
Contracts are made between businesses in New York, and around the globe, on a regular basis. They are an integral part of accomplishing business goals and often have a bearing on the outcome of various projects. When breaches of contracts occur, the way in which a...
Drugmaker shareholder dispute settles
Charged with looking out for the health of a business, shareholders play an important role in the life of many businesses. When a disagreement arises between shareholders, there are often no easy answers and resolving the matter can be difficult. Recently the...
Settlement reached in patent dispute involving TiVo and Motorola
A patent lawsuit involving TiVo Inc and other businesses including Motorola Mobility, recently settled just days before the case was set to go to trial. As a part of the settlement TiVo will receive $490 million. The amount reached in the settlement was a surprise to...
AOL ad man must wait 12 months before starting new job with Yahoo
Anyone who works in the business world is likely aware of the importance contracts play in a company's success. In addition to being used to broker the sale or purchase of goods, they also can be used where services are concerned. In the case of certain business...