Former Dupont chemist accused of downloading confidential company documents after resignationOctober 2nd, 2009 Feds: Ex-DuPont chemist took confidential docsWILMINGTON, Del. — Federal authorities have charged a former DuPont Co.
Southern California city approves settlement over proposal for NFL stadium in neighboring townSeptember 23rd, 2009 Calif. city approves NFL stadium plan settlementWALNUT, Calif. — The city of Walnut has approved a legal settlement in exchange for dropping objections to a proposed NFL stadium development in a neighboring Southern California city.
VW plans new electric car at Frankfurt Auto Show; will continue to focus on efficiencySeptember 15th, 2009 Volkswagen to unveil new electric car at IAAFRANKFURT — German carmaker Volkswagen AG said it would unveil several new models at this week's Frankfurt Auto Show, including an electric car called the E-Up. At a reception before the start of the show Monday evening, the company said the E-Up compact would likely only go into production in 2013 and approach production levels of that of its other popular compact cars only by 2020.
Pfizer to pay record $2.3 billion settlement for illegal drug promotionSeptember 2nd, 2009 Pfizer to pay record $2.3 billion settlementWASHINGTON — People familiar with a record legal settlement to be announced Wednesday say that Pfizer Inc., the world's largest drugmaker, will pay $2.3 billion in connection with illegal drug promotions. The U.S. Justice Department plans a news conference later in the day to announce the terms of the deal.
Report: Honda to begin selling electric vehicles in US early next decadeAugust 22nd, 2009 Report: Honda to sell electric cars in USTOKYO — Honda Motor Co. plans to introduce electric vehicles in the U.S.
General Electric to pay $50 million in settlement with SECAugust 4th, 2009 General Electric to pay $50M in SEC settlementWASHINGTON — General Electric Co. will pay a $50 million civil penalty to settle charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission accusing the conglomerate of improper accounting in order to make its financial results appear more attractive to investors.
RI residents enter confidential agreement with New England Gas Company in mercury spillJuly 17th, 2009 RI residents reach settlement in mercury spillPROVIDENCE, R.I. — A lawyer for Rhode Island residents who claim they were exposed to mercury when a New England Gas Company building was vandalized in 2004 says his clients have reached a settlement.
NYC company agrees to pay $587,500 for slow reporting of fan's fire hazard and defectJuly 17th, 2009 Company to pay for slow reporting of fan defectWASHINGTON — A New York City distributor has agreed to pay more than $500,000 to settle a complaint that it was slow in reporting a defect and fire hazard linked to oscillating fans. The $587,500 penalty is part of a settlement Haier America Trading LLC reached with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
NYC company agrees to pay $587,500 to settle complaint of slow reporting of fan's fire hazardJuly 17th, 2009 Fan distributor agrees to pay $587,500 settlementWASHINGTON — A New York City distributor has agreed to pay more than $500,000 to settle a complaint that it was slow in reporting a defect and fire hazard linked to oscillating fans. The $587,500 penalty is part of a settlement Haier America Trading LLC reached with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Settlement of $17.5M in bias suit by black truckers against Wal-Mart becomes finalJuly 9th, 2009 Wal-Mart in final settlement of $17.5M bias suitLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge has given final approval to a $17.5 million settlement of a discrimination lawsuit that accused Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Huntsman announces $1.7 billion legal settlement, ending dispute with banks over buyoutJune 23rd, 2009 Huntsman announces legal settlement with banksTHE WOODLANDS, Texas — Chemicals maker Huntsman Corp. says it has reached a $1.7 billion settlement with two banks over its accusation they schemed to scuttle a $6.5 billion buyout of the chemicals maker last year.
Correction: Hollywood-Independent Films storyJune 22nd, 2009 Correction: Hollywood-Independent Films storyLOS ANGELES — In a June 15 story about DF Indie Studios, The Associated Press reported erroneous claims by the company and founders Mary Dickinson and Charlene Fisher. In a news release and in interviews, DF Indie Studios and the founders said their movies will be produced by such Hollywood figures as Ridley and Tony Scott.
BP Prudhoe Bay enters $29.5 million settlement with BP ExplorationMay 13th, 2009 BP Prudhoe Bay enters $29.5M settlement dealNEW YORK — BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust said Tuesday it entered into a $29.5 million settlement agreement with BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., a unit of British oil company BP PLC. BP Exploration will pay the $29.5 million to the trust.
Air Works defends itself in Ambani chopper sabotage caseMay 5th, 2009 MUMBAI - Aircraft maintenance firm Air Works Tuesday said it was because of its security procedure that the attempt by two of its employees to sabotage industrialist Anil Ambani's chopper was detected in advance. 'As one of the founders of India's MRO (maintenance, repair and overhauling) industry, Air Works strictly adheres to industry accepted procedures for aircraft safety and security,' Air Works said in a statement.
Qualcomm posts big fiscal 2nd-quarter loss on legal settlement with BroadcomApril 27th, 2009 Qualcomm posts 2nd-qtr loss on legal settlementSAN DIEGO — Qualcomm Inc. posted a fiscal second-quarter loss Monday on a hefty payment to rival chip maker Broadcom Corp.
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