Microsoft joins Google in US spying suit
Microsoft on Friday said that a battle to shed light on secret US government requests for Internet user data would play out in court after failed peace talks.
US judge approves $20 mn settlement in Facebook suit
A US judge on Monday approved a deal in which Facebook will pay $20 million for using members "likes" as endorsements for ads.
Airlines vow to fight US move to block merger
Lawyers for US Airways and American Airlines voiced confidence Wednesday that they can defeat the US suit to prevent their merger, but allowed that a negotiated deal was also possible.
US sues to block US Airways-American Airlines merger
The US Justice Department and several states sued Tuesday to block the $11 billion merger between American Airlines and US Airways, saying it would reduce competition and push up fares.
Brazil sues Samsung over poor working conditions
Brazil has filed a lawsuit against Samsung alleging poor working conditions at a factory in the Amazon and is demanding more than $100 million in damages.
European banks claiming 18 million Euro from Kazakhstan tycoon
Hearings on the case of several European banks against major Kazakhstan's Ivolga-Holding over 18 million Euro will start on August 29.
US sues Bank of America for fraud over mortgage bonds
The US government on Tuesday sued Bank of America for defrauding investors in the sale of $850 million in mortgage-backed securities ahead of the housing bust.
San Diego mayor pressed to quit over sex claims
San Diego's mayor is coming under growing pressure to resign after a former senior aide announced a lawsuit Monday alleging he sexually harassed her, the latest in string of claims.
Asiana passengers file lawsuit against Boeing
A group of 83 passengers aboard an Asiana Airlines flight which crash-landed in San Francisco has filed a lawsuit seeking millions from the aircraft's manufacturer Boeing.
Amazon, Apple end dispute over 'Appstore' name
Apple dropped its lawsuit Tuesday against rival Amazon for using the term "Appstore" for its online shop for mobile gadget applications.
US celebrity chef sued for counterfeit wine
Celebrity Chicago chef Charlie Trotter was sued Thursday for allegedly selling two collectors a large bottle of wine that was supposedly highly valuable but in fact was a fake.
Citigroup settles US suit over mortgage securities
Citigroup has settled a lawsuit by the US Federal Housing Finance Agency over the sale of home mortgage-backed securities to government-backed lenders.
Hong Kong taxi driver cleared over 6 cent overcharge
A taxi driver who endured a six-month lawsuit after overcharging a passenger by six US cents has finally had his name cleared by a Hong Kong court.
Dotcom's lawyers say prosecution threatens Internet freedom
Lawyers for Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom accused the US government Wednesday of launching a flawed prosecution against their client with "frightening" implications for all Internet users.
Jackson lawyers to launch case against tour promoter
Lawyers for Michael Jackson's mother will launch their case Monday for massive compensation from the promoter of his last doomed tour, at the trial over the late King of Pop's 2009 death.
'Bend it Like Beckham' star agrees palimony suit
British actress Parminder Nagra, who shot to fame in 2002's "Bend it like Beckham," has settled a palimony lawsuit after her ex-husband claimed a share of her earnings.
Bolivia sues Chile for access to Pacific
Landlocked Bolivia sued neighboring Chile in the Hague on Wednesday as it pressed a longstanding claim to recover land lost in a 19th century war and thus regain access to the Pacific.
KazAgroFinance sues sick cattle supplier
KazAgroFinance has prepared the documents and is already filing the lawsuit: Kazakhstan Vice-Minister.
US suicide teen's parents sue alleged sex attackers
The family of a 15-year-old US girl who killed herself after she was sexually assaulted while drunk are suing three teenage boys accused of the attack and sharing a photo of it at their school.
Sharon Stone counter-sues Filipina nanny
Sharon Stone has counter-sued her Filipina former nanny, who is pursuing the US actress for wrongful dismissal and harassment including racist abuse.
