Court Orders Changes to Google's Autocomplete Hints
A top German court has ordered Google to act on requests to remove autocomplete entries from the search engine after a suit claimed the feature made defamatory suggestions.
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Court: U.S. Can Pursue Case Against BofA Over Mortgages
A federal judge rules that the U.S. can pursue parts of a civil lawsuit against Bank of America for its sale of toxic mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
BofA, MBIA Reach Settlement in Mortgage Dispute
Bank of America agrees to pay MBIA $1.6 billion to settle a dispute over soured mortgage securities issued during the U.S. housing boom.
Macy's Denied Restraining Order Against J.C. Penney
A judge has rejected Macy's request to slap rival J.C. Penney with a temporary restraining order barring it from selling non-branded goods designed by Martha Stewart.
Bank of America to Pay $500M to Settle Investor Lawsuit
Bank of America says it will pay $500 million to settle a class-action lawsuit involving investors who say they were misled in their purchase of mortgage-backed investments.
Exxon Mobil Must Pay $236 Million in NH Pollution Case
Exxon Mobil was found liable Tuesday in a long-running lawsuit over groundwater contamination, and the oil giant was ordered to pay $236 million to New Hampshire to clean it up.
ExxonMobil Sued Over Arkansas Pipeline Spill
Two Arkansas residents have filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil. They’re seeking $5 million in damages, claiming a pipeline spill has caused a permanent drop in property values.
Google Targeted in Privacy Complaint by 6 European Nations
Google's new privacy policy is under attack from regulators in its largest European markets, which are bringing legal action to force the company to overhaul its practices.
Martha Stewart Denies Wrongdoing in J.C. Penney Deal
Martha Stewart testified in court on Tuesday that she did nothing wrong when she signed an agreement to open up shops within most of J.C. Penney's stores across the country, despite a preexisting contract to sell some items exclusively at Macy's.
Cablevision Sues Viacom Over Fees For Low-Rated Networks
Cablevision has accused Viacom in an antitrust lawsuit of forcing it to pay for more than a dozen low-rated cable networks in order to get access to Viacom's more popular channels such as Nickelodeon, MTV and Comedy Central, the latest flare up between distributors and program makers.
Market Minute: Tiffany Sues Costco Over Sales Of Engagement Rings
Tiffany & Co sued Costco Wholesale Corp on Thursday to stop the largest U.S. warehouse club chain from selling what it called counterfeit diamond engagement rings bearing the luxury retailer's name.
News Corp. Countersues Heinz in Advertising Clash
Heinz and Rupert Murdoch's News Corp have sued each other in two different federal courts, a sign that an advertiser mutiny against News and its alleged monopolistic practices is spreading. Previously, News was sued by Dial Corp over similar allegations.
Snack Attack! Kraft Sues Kellogg Over Patented Cookie Packaging
A new battle for snack supremacy is being fought -- not over who makes the best cookies, but over who has rights to the packaging they come in. Kraft Foods Global Brands is suing Kellog's, claiming the company is using Kraft's patented technology to keep Keebler and Sandies cookies fresh.
AIG May Join Bailout Suit Against U.S. Government
The insurer, rescued by the U.S. government in 2008 with a bailout that ultimately totaled $182 billion, may now join a lawsuit against the government alleging the terms of the deal were unfair. The move would be something of a shock development given that AIG just launched a high-profile television ad campaign called "Thank you, America."