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AMERICAN EQUITY: No Formal Accord Yet in Sale Practices Suits Class Action Reporter, May 23, 2013

Court Bars FCDA Minister, FCA From Kubwa Layout Daily Trust (Abuja), May 23, 2013  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Bala Muhammed and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) have been restrained by an FCT High Court from demolishing an area in Kubwa.

H&R BLOCK: Bid to Compel Arbitration in RAL-Related Suit Pending Class Action Reporter, May 23, 2013

Cabinet Considers Among Others, the Unified Law Combating Dumping Qatar News Agency, May 22, 2013 Wednesday 3:12 PM EST  Doha, May 22 (QNA) - HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor al Thani , presided over the cabinet weekly regular meeting held at its Emiri Diwan premises here on Wednesday.

CM reviews status of green cover in Capital Hindustan Times, May 22, 2013 Wednesday  NEW DELHI, May 22 -- Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday asked government officials to keep a "close eye" on compensatory plantation by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, which will cut around 15,000 trees to implement the phase-III expansion of its network.

Cross Reference Citation Name: SARDUL SINGH CAVEESHAR Vs. THE STATE OF BOMBAY(and connected appeals) Pakistan Law Reporter, May 22, 2013 Wednesday   JUDGMENT:CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION: Criminal Appeals Nos. 53 to56 of 1957.Appeals by special leave from the judgment and order datedNovember 21, 1956, of the Bombay High Court in CriminalAppeals Nos. 861-864 of 1956 arising out of the judgment andorder dated June 1, 1956, of the Court of the AdditionalSessions Judge for Greater Bombay at Bombay in Sessions CaseNo. 27/111 Sessions 1955.

ERA GROUP: Court Denied Fee Request Related to Class Suit Class Action Reporter, May 22, 2013

FORM 8-K: Be Active Holdings, Inc FILES Current report US Official News, May 22, 2013 Wednesday   Be Active Holdings, Inc, Delaware, has filed FORM 8-K (Current report) with Securities and Exchange Commission on May 21, 2013  State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation: Delaware Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On January 9, 2013, Be Active Holdings, Inc. f/k/a Super Light, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Agreement of Merger and Plan of Reorganization (the “Merger Agreement”) with Be Active Brands, Inc., a privately held Delaware corporation (“Be Active”), and Be Active Acquisition Corp., the Company’s newly formed, wholly-owned Delaware subsidiary (“Acquisition Sub”). The Merger is being accounted for as a reverse-merger and recapitalization. Be Active is the acquirer for financial reporting purposes and the Company is the acquired company. Consequently, the assets and liabilities and the operations that will be reflected in the historical financial statements prior to the Merger will be those of Be Active and will be recorded at the historical cost basis of Be Active, and the consolidated financial statements after completion of the Merger will include the assets and liabilities of the Company and Be Active, historical operations of Be Active and operations of the Company from the closing date of the Merger as more fully discussed in Item 2.01, which disclosure is incorporated herein by reference.

Liquidators apply to freeze assets of Nathan Tinkler ABC Premium News (Australia), May 22, 2013 Wednesday 12:21 PM AEST  Companies who claim they are owed millions of dollars by former billionaire Nathan Tinkler have applied to have his assets frozen.

MAKO SURGICAL: Awaits Ruling on Bid to Dismiss Securities Suit Class Action Reporter, May 22, 2013

OSHA Issues Order Regarding Whistleblower's Reinstatement to Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant Wireless News, May 22, 2013 Wednesday  On May 15, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") of the U.S. Department of Labor issued an Order concluding that Enercon Services, Inc., ("Enercon") unlawfully terminated a Senior Engineer ("Complainant") it employed at Wolf Creek Generating Station ("Wolf Creek"), a Kansas nuclear power plant and licensee of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC"), reports Katz, Marshall & Banks. In a release, the law firm noted:

BP PLC: Defends Deepwater Horizon-Related Suits & Investigations Class Action Reporter, May 21, 2013

Group Warns Soyinka, Falana, Sagay Not to Meddle in Rivers Politics This Day (Lagos), May 21, 2013  A political pressure group, Grassroots Development Initiative (GDI), has called on Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka; human rights lawyer and activist, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) and Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), to stay away from the politics of Rivers State. This came as the High Court sitting in Port Harcourt yesterday adjourned hearing until May 27 on a motion seeking to restrain the caretaker committee from taking over the responsibilities of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council.

IMMERSION CORP: Appeal From Dismissal of Securities Suit Pending Class Action Reporter, May 21, 2013

Joint inspection to measure damage to Vasant Kunj greens Hindustan Times, May 21, 2013 Tuesday  India, May 21 -- Officials of Delhi's forest and public works departments and a group of local residents will carry out an inspection and estimate the actual destruction caused to greenery in Vasant Kunj for a road-widening project. The inspection will be done on Tuesday morning.

Mercer jury rules against doctor in death Charleston Gazette (West Virginia), May 21, 2013, Tuesday  A Mercer County jury last week found a doctor responsible for the death of a McDowell County man and awarded his family $1 million. Jurors awarded the son of Gary Rakes, 55, of Welch, who died at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in 2010, $500,000 in compensatory damages and $500,000 in punitive damages.

PALL CORP: Awaits Final Approval of Securities Suit Settlement Class Action Reporter, May 21, 2013

PSEG INC: Units Still Subject Natural Resource Damage Claims Lloyd's Environmental Reporter, May 21, 2013

Temple Bar trust's 'redundancy' row Irish Daily Mail, May 21, 2013 Tuesday  A ROW over redundancies at the Temple Bar Cultural Trust has reached court, with a senior manager allegedly facing disciplinary action after accepting a pay package that was later withdrawn.

TORO CO: Lawnmower Purchasers' Suit Remains Pending in Canada Class Action Reporter, May 21, 2013

AMERICAN APPAREL: "Partida" Class Suit Currently in Arbitration Class Action Reporter, May 20, 2013

AMERICAN APPAREL: "Ruiz" Suit Now Proceeding in Arbitration Class Action Reporter, May 20, 2013

AVON PRODUCTS: Awaits Ruling on Bid to Dismiss Consolidated Suit Class Action Reporter, May 20, 2013

AVON PRODUCTS: Still Awaits Ruling on Bid to Dismiss N.Y. Suit Class Action Reporter, May 20, 2013

Canada: Opponents To Wind Farm Development Blown Away: Wiggins V. WPD Canada Corporation Mondaq Business Briefing, May 20, 2013 Monday  OPPONENTS TO WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT BLOWN AWAY: WIGGINS v. WPD CANADA CORPORATION: Various landowners (the "Plaintiffs") residing in Clearview Township, County of Simcoe, brought an action against WPD Canada Corporation ("WPD") and Beattie Brothers Farms Limited (the "Defendants"). The Plaintiffs were seeking an injunction to prevent the construction and operation of an 18.4 MW industrial wind farm (Fairview Wind Project) and compensatory damages of $16.6 million against the Defendants for loss of property value, negligence, nuisance, trespass, and strict liability. On April 22, 2013, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed the claim against Fairview Wind Farm ("Fairview") and held that a trial was not necessary as the Plaintiffs were unable to prove that they had a cause of action.

Cross Reference Citation Name: BRITISH INDIA GENERAL INSURANCE CO., LTD. Vs. CAPTAIN ITBAR SINGH AND OTHERS Pakistan Law Reporter, May 20, 2013 Monday   JUDGMENT:CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION: Civil Appeals Nos. 413, and414 of 1958.Appeals from the order dated April 27, 1955, of the PunjabHigh Court in Civil Revisions Nos. 81-D of 1953 and 96-D of1953 respectively.1959 April 21, 22, 23, 24.-C. K. Daphtary Solicitor Generalfor India, Ram Behari Lal, D. K. Kapur and Sardar Bahadur,for the appellants. The question in the present appealsturn around S. 96 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939. Thepurpose of sub-s. (2) of S. 96 is to state those groundsbased on the policy of insurance on which the insurer mayrely for his defence. Sub-section (3) makes certainconditions of the policy of no effect as against the 3rdparty. Both Sub-ss. (2) and (3) are concerned only with theconditions of the policy. They should not be interpreted soas to oust other defences the insurer may wish to take e.g.

Cross Reference Citation Name: THE PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK, LTD. Vs. ITS WORKMEN Pakistan Law Reporter, May 20, 2013 Monday   JUDGMENT:CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION: Civil Appeals Nos. 519 to 521of 1958.Appeal by special leave from the decision dated January4,1955, of the Labour Appellate Tribunal of India, Calcutta,in Appeals Nos. Cal. 69152 and Cal. 70/52. ANDCivil Appeal No. 521 of 1958.

FORM 8-K: Orchids Paper Products CO /DE FILES Current report US Official News, May 20, 2013 Monday   Orchids Paper Products CO /DE, Delaware, has filed FORM 8-K (Current report) with Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17, 2013 State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation: Delaware Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On May 16, 2013, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), Orchids Paper Products Company (the “Company” or “Registrant”) increased the size of its Board from six to seven members and appointed Ms. Elaine MacDonald to fill the resulting vacancy and serve as a member of the Board effective as of May 16, 2013. Ms. MacDonald will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. In connection with her service as a director, Ms. MacDonald will receive Orchids’ standard non-employee director compensation. Cash compensation consists of an annual retainer of $30,000 and an attendance fee of (i) $1,200 for each meeting attended in person and (ii) $600 for each meeting attended by telephone. Additionally, at the meeting, each member of the Board (other than the Chairman), including Ms. MacDonald, was awarded 5,000 options for the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $22.95 per share.

FORM 8-K: PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC FILES Current report US Official News, May 20, 2013 Monday   PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC, Delaware, has filed FORM 8-K (Current report) with Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17, 2013 State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation: Delaware Item 5.02 – Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On May 14, 2013, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.’s (the “Company”), with the approval of its Compensation and Stock Option Committee and the Company’s Board of Directors, entered into a Separation and Release Agreement (“Agreement”) with Christopher Leichtweis (“Leichtweis”), the Company’s Senior Vice President and President of Safety and Ecology Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries (Safety and Ecology Corporation or “SEC”). Pursuant to the Agreement:  (i) effective May 24, 2013 (“Separation Date”), Leichtweis voluntarily terminates and retires as an employee of the Company, Senior Vice President of the Company and President of SEC;

HSBC FINANCE: Litigations Over Debt Cancellation Remain Pending Class Action Reporter, May 20, 2013

ORBITZ WORLDWIDE: Defends Suits Relating to Hotel Occupancy Taxes Class Action Reporter, May 20, 2013

Comp time proposal rides tide of pay suits The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN), May 19, 2013 Sunday  A Republican push to give the nation's private employers the option of offering workers comp time instead of paying overtime required since the Great Depression highlights a rising tide of legal battles in Memphis and across the nation. For businesses, the threat of lawsuits triggered by overtime and other pay issues governed by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act is growing as aggressive attorneys file on behalf of employees.

Cross Reference Citation Name: ARJUN PRASAD Vs. SHANTILAL SHANKARLAL SHAH AND OTHERS(AND CONNECTED APPEAL) Pakistan Law Reporter, May 18, 2013 Saturday   JUDGMENT: CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION: Civil AppealsNos. 201 and 202 of 1961.404 Appeals from the judgment and decree datedMay, 16, 1958 of the Patna High Court in L. P. As.Nos 13 and 14 of 1957. A. V. Viswanatha Sastri, R. K. Garg, M. K.Ramamurthi, D. P. Singh and S. C. Agarwala, forthe appellants.

Cross Reference Citation Name: KAVALAPPARA KOTTARATHIL KOCHUNNIMOOPIL NAYAR Vs. THE STATE OF MADRAS AND OTHERS(and connected petition) Pakistan Law Reporter, May 18, 2013 Saturday   JUDGMENT:ORIGINAL JURISDICTION: Petitions No. 433 of 1955 and 40-41of 1956.Petitions under Article 32 of the Constitution of India forenforcement of Fundamental Rights.M.C. Setalvad, Attorney-General for -India, M. K.Nambiyar, J. B. Dadachanji, S. N. Andley and Rameshwar Nath,for the petitioners.

Cross Reference Citation Name: MANOHAR LAL CHOPRA Vs. RAI BAHADUR RAO RAJA SETH HIRALAL Pakistan Law Reporter, May 18, 2013 Saturday   JUDGMENT: CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION: Civil AppealNo. 346 of 1958.452 Appeal by special leave from the judgment andorder dated May 10, 1955, of the former MadhyaBharat High Court in Misc. Appeal No. 26 of 1954. S. N. Andley, Rameshwar Nath and P. L. Vohra,for the appellant.

Cross Reference Citation Name: THE ASIATIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Vs. SUB-LT. ARABINDA CHAKRAVARTI Financial Law Reporter, May 18, 2013 Saturday   JUDGMENT:CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION : Civil Appeal No. 229 of 1954.Appeal from the judgment and decree dated February 28, 1952,of the Bombay High Court in Appeal No. 34 of 1952, arisingout of the judgment and decree dated February 5, 1951, ofthe said High Court in Admiralty Suit No. 1 of 1943.

'TORTURE VICTIMS' UNLAWFULLY HELD Press Association Mediapoint, May 17, 2013 Friday 4:36 PM BST  Five people said to have fled their homelands after being tortured were unlawfully detained after seeking refuge in the UK, the High Court said today. A judge revealed that there was evidence before the court of an alleged systematic breach of Government policies and rules aimed at keeping immigrants showing signs of abuse and ill treatment out of detention. He said: ``It is before the court; and it is disturbing.''

Australia: The Federal Court warns publishers not to hide behind authors in obtaining permission to publish copyright material Mondaq Business Briefing, May 17, 2013 Friday  Corby v Allen & Unwin Pty Limited [2013] FCA 370 A recent case in the Federal Court of Australia has cast light upon the importance of publishers obtaining proper permission prior to the publication of illustrative materials. Corby v Allen & Unwin serves as a reminder to publishers that it is not sufficient to assume that the author has obtained the necessary permissions and cleared the rights for usage of photographs. Further, this case is a reminder that publishers must be more active in obtaining permission to reproduce images, and to ensure that all copyright material has been properly cleared prior to publication. Overview

Cross Reference Citation Name: THAKUR BRIJ RAJ SINGH AND ANOTHER Vs. THAKUR LAXMAN SINGH AND ANOTHER Pakistan Law Reporter, May 17, 2013 Friday   JUDGMENT:CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION :Civil Appeal No. 8/1955.Appeal by special leave from the judgment and decree datedJanuary 7, 1954, of the former Judicial Commissioner'sCourt, Ajmer, in Civil First Appeal No. 28 of 1953.A. V. Viswanatha Sastri, J. B. Dadachanji, Rameshwar Nathand P. L. Vohra, for the appellants.

FINRA panel orders Goldman unit to pay for wrongful investment SNL Financial Services Daily, May 17, 2013 Friday  A FINRA arbitration panel ruled that Goldman Sachs & Co. has to pay Tracy Landow, an investor who claimed unauthorized trading, unsuitability, misrepresentation and supervision failures in a lawsuit relating to a Goldman fund.

HERTZ GLOBAL: "Sobel" Suit Parties to Engage in Mediation Again Class Action Reporter, May 17, 2013

HERTZ GLOBAL: April Hearing Set on Accord in "Fun Services" Suit Class Action Reporter, May 17, 2013

HERTZ GLOBAL: Continues to Mediate to Settle "Davis" Class Suit Class Action Reporter, May 17, 2013

NAT'L FOOTBALL: Goldberg Discusses Possible Class Action Defenses Class Action Reporter, May 17, 2013

VITACOST.COM INC: Argument in "Miyahira" Suit Set for This Week Class Action Reporter, May 17, 2013

AUDIENCE INC: Continues to Defend IPO-Related Suit in California Class Action Reporter, May 16, 2013

Brain rewires itself after damage or injury Asian News International (ANI), May 16, 2013 Thursday  Washington, May 16 (ANI): When the brain's primary "learning center" is damaged, complex new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function.

CABLEVISION SYSTEMS: Discovery Still Ongoing in Consumer Suit Class Action Reporter, May 16, 2013

Canada: Australian Fraudsters: Definition Of Concurrent Wrongdoer Tied To Loss Mondaq Business Briefing, May 16, 2013 Thursday  When is a fraudulent and negligent tortfeasor a "concurrent wrongdoer"? In Hunt & Hunt Lawyers v. Mitchell Morgan Nominees, the High Court of Australia has clarified the definition of a concurrent wrongdoer finding that liability can be apportioned under Part 4 of the Civil Liability Act where the damage caused by one or more concurrent wrongdoers is the same. The reasoning behind the apportionment of loss made by the court is instructive on the meaning of concurrent wrongdoing with potential application to other common law regimes. Background Angelo Caradonna and Alessio Vella entered into a business venture and together opened a joint bank account taking possession of shares of three properties. Mr. Vella obtained possession of the certificates of title and forged Mr. Caradonna's signature to obtain a mortgage from Mitchell Morgan. The forgery was certified by Mr. Flammia, Mr. Caradonna's cousin and solicitor (Mr. Flammia and Mr. Caradonna are defined collectively by the Court as the "fraudsters"). Hunt & Hunt Lawyers ("Hunt & Hunt") acted as Mitchell Morgan's solicitor on the transaction. Subsequently, Mitchell Morgan advanced $1,000,748.85 to the account of Mr. Caradonna & Mr. Vella, which was withdrawn by Mr. Caradonna alone. At the time the proceedings were instituted, the fraudsters were bankrupt.

Cross Reference Citation Name: MADHYA PRADESH MINERAL INDUSTRYASSOCIATION Vs. THE REGIONAL LABOUR COMMISSIONERJABALPUR AND OTHERS Pakistan Law Reporter, May 16, 2013 Thursday   JUDGMENT: CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION: Civil Appeal No. 389 of 1959. Appeal from the judgment and order dated October 25, 1957, of the Bombay High Court at Nagpur in Misc. Petition No. 476 of 1956. A. S. Bobde and Ganpat Rai, for the appellant. H. J. Umrigar K. L. Hathi and R. H. Dhebar, for respondent No. 2.

FANNIE MAE: Still Facing Securities Litigation in D.C. Court Class Action Reporter, May 16, 2013

Reform is on the agenda Birmingham Post, May 16, 2013 Thursday  The reformist agenda of the coalition government took a major step forward last month with the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 receiving Royal Assent. This Act forms the centrepiece of the government's drive to cut red tape and reduce the administrative burden on businesses.

United Kingdom: Insurance And Reinsurance Weekly Update - 7 May 2013 Mondaq Business Briefing, May 16, 2013 Thursday  Berg v Blackburn Rovers Application to withdraw admission and new attitude of the courts post-Jackson reforms http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Ch/2013/1070.html The defendant applied for permission to withdraw an admission (pursuant to CPR r14.1). Pelling QC HHJ noted the radical change to the Overriding Objective since 1 April 2013 - it now places emphasis not merely on the need to deal with cases justly but to do so at proportionate cost, expeditiously, to enforce compliance with the Rules and orders and to allot to each case an appropriate share of the Court's resources. The judge said that "this amendment of the overriding objective is likely to have a significant impact on the approach to be adopted to applications of this kind, which will now be approached by courts much more rigorously than perhaps has been the practice in the past, particularly where formal admissions are made on behalf of parties represented by experienced and specialist professional advisors". The correct approach to this sort of application was to ask whether the defendant had demonstrated that, if permitted to withdraw its admission, it would have a "realistically arguable defence". Only if that is demonstrated will the court go on to consider the other factors listed in PD14 para 7.2.

BURLINGTON NORTHERN: Continues to Defend Ordinary Course Suits Class Action Reporter, May 15, 2013

BURLINGTON NORTHERN: Continues to Defend Personal Injury Suits Class Action Reporter, May 15, 2013

Canada: Ontario Court Dismisses "Speculative" Challenge To A Prospective Wind Turbine Project Mondaq Business Briefing, May 15, 2013 Wednesday  In Wiggins v. WPD Canada Corporation,1 the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed the plaintiffs' claims for injunctive relief and $16.6 million in damages against a prospective (not yet approved) wind turbine project, granting the defendants' motions for summary judgment. The Court found that the plaintiffs were unable to show that they had a viable cause of action in nuisance, negligence, trespass and strict liability until the project received its final Renewable Energy Approval (REA), if ever. The Court also said that it would be inappropriate - and also impossible - to decide the claims advanced by the plaintiffs on a proposed project that could be subject to amendments in its design plan under the regulatory REA process, which had not yet been completed. Although the plaintiffs led evidence demonstrating that nearby residents had already suffered a diminution in property values and interference with the use and enjoyment of their properties, the Court found that the plaintiffs had failed to show that the diminution was caused by the defendants. Further, the Court concluded that the plaintiffs' evidence relating to anticipated adverse health effects once the turbines commenced operation was too speculative to merit injunctive relief or a full trial before an REA was issued.

CONAGRA FOODS: Ralcorp Settlement of Employee Suit Has Final OK Class Action Reporter, May 15, 2013

Cyprus: Freezing Orders Against Non-Cause Of Action Defendants Mondaq Business Briefing, May 15, 2013 Wednesday  Introduction The Courts of Justice Law 1960 gives the courts in Cyprus discretion to issue a wide variety of provisional measures. These include the power to issue interim orders, provided that all of the following conditions are satisfied: A serious question has arisen to be tried at the main hearing;There appears to be a probability that the applicant is entitled to relief; andIt would be difficult or impossible to obtain justice at a later stage without granting an interlocutory injunction. It is possible to apply for interim measures without notice to the respondent through an ex parte application. The court will consider the application only if there is an element of extreme urgency. Furthermore, the applicant must make full and frank disclosure of all material facts, and the court must be satisfied that, on the balance of convenience, it is in the interest of justice to issue the requested order.

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MACY'S INC: Awaits Final OK of Accord in Suit Over 401(k) Plan Class Action Reporter, May 15, 2013

NEWS CORP: Bid to Dismiss Suit Over News of the World Pending Class Action Reporter, May 15, 2013

POOL CORP: Continues to Defend Antitrust Class Action Suits Class Action Reporter, May 15, 2013

RUE21 INC: $2.75MM Class Suit Settlement Wins Final Approval Class Action Reporter, May 15, 2013

Verdicts & Settlements May 15, 2013: Patron slips on ice upon exiting restaurant Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, May 15, 2013 Wednesday  The plaintiff was exiting a restaurant that he visited regularly. He took approximately two steps on a covered platform leading to the parking lot when he slipped on ice.

BANK OF THE OZARKS: Continues to Defend Overdraft Fees Suits Class Action Reporter, May 14, 2013

BIOSANTE PHARMA: Awaits Ruling on Bid to Dismiss "Lauria" Suit Class Action Reporter, May 14, 2013

CAREER EDUCATION: Continues to Defend Suits Involving IAMD Class Action Reporter, May 14, 2013

CAREER EDUCATION: Petition to Appeal Pending in "Lilley" Suit Class Action Reporter, May 14, 2013

CAREER EDUCATION: Still Defends Consolidated Suit Over CSCA Class Action Reporter, May 14, 2013

FORM 8-K: Dewmar International BMC, Inc FILES Current report US Official News, May 14, 2013 Tuesday   Dewmar International BMC, Inc, NEVADA, has filed FORM 8-K (Current report) with Securities and Exchange Commission on May 07, 2013 State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation: NEVADA ITEM 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On April 16, 2013 the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement and Convertible Promissory Note with Asher Enterprises, Inc. The Securities Purchase Agreement was for the purchase of the Convertible Promissory Note in the amount of $42,500. See Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto. The principal amount of the Note is $42,500 and the maturity date of the Note is January 20, 2013 and carries an interest rate of 8%. The conversion and more detailed terms are contained in the Convertible Promissory Note which is Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto. The principal amount was funded on April 29, 2013.

Rivers PDP Crisis - NGF Election Root of State's Problem This Day (Lagos), May 14, 2013  Rivers State Governor, ChibuikeAmaechi, has said his resolve to seek a second term as chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) was at the root of the current crisis rocking the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His disclosure came as the Federal High court sitting in Port Harcourt monday ordered the police to stop their 10-day siege and vacate the premises of the Obio/Akpor Local Government Council secretariat.

AIR METHODS: Faces "Helmick" Wage and Hour Suit in California Class Action Reporter, May 13, 2013

CITIGROUP INC: Continues to Defend LIBOR-Related Antitrust Suits Class Action Reporter, May 13, 2013

DECKERS OUTDOOR: Defends Securities Class Suit in Delaware Class Action Reporter, May 13, 2013

FORM 8-K: Terra Tech Corp FILES Current report US Official News, May 13, 2013 Monday   Terra Tech Corp, Nevada, has filed FORM 8-K (Current report) with Securities and Exchange Commission on May 06, 2013 State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation: Nevada Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Share Exchange Agreement with Edible Garden Corp. On April 23, 2013, Terra Tech Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), entered into a Share Exchange Agreement, dated March 23, 2013 (the “Share Exchange Agreement”), by and among the Company, Edible Garden, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Edible Garden”), and the holders of common stock of Edible Garden. The principle holders of the common stock of Edible Garden consisted of Ken VandeVrede, Mike VandeVrede, Steve VandeVrede and Dan VandeVrede, all of whom are brothers and each of whom held 23% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Edible Garden. Additionally, Beverly Willekes, the sister of the four VandeVrede brothers, and David VandeVrede the father of the four VandeVrede brothers and Beverly Willekes, each held 4% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Edible Garden.

GOLDMAN SACHS: Awaits Ruling in Hudson Mezzanine Investors' Suit Class Action Reporter, May 13, 2013

GOLDMAN SACHS: Continues to Defend Suit Alleging Discrimination Class Action Reporter, May 13, 2013

GOLDMAN SACHS: Defends Mortgage Certificates-Related Suits Class Action Reporter, May 13, 2013

GOLDMAN SACHS: Faces Suit Over "Force-Placed" Hazard Insurance Class Action Reporter, May 13, 2013

GOLDMAN SACHS: Time to Appeal Settlement Approval Has Expired Class Action Reporter, May 13, 2013

MONSTER BEVERAGE: Defends Suits Alleging False Advertising Class Action Reporter, May 13, 2013

UnitedHealth Group dealing with more legal troubles SNL Insurance Weekly Life & Health Edition, May 13, 2013  UnitedHealth Group Inc. discussed lawsuits related an outbreak of hepatitis C in a Form 10-Q filed May 6.

Round 1 - Battle for 4 Star Hotel Hotter As Bi-Courtney Floors FAAN Daily Trust (Abuja), May 12, 2013  The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) are at daggers drawn over a four-star hotel and conference centre located at the airport. The property was earlier concessioned to BASL by FAAN but FAAN wants to reclaim the property because according to FAAN, BASL has failed on the terms of the concession. Already some staff of FAAN are calling for conversion of the property to FAAN headquarters. On Monday, a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos dismissed an objection raised by the federal government to a suit brought by Bi-Courtney Ltd over its disagreement with the FAAN on the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMA2) Four-Star Hotel and Conference Centre concession. FAAN had sought a preliminary objection asking the court to truncate the suit by Bi-Courtney challenging the purported revocation of the firm's leasehold interest on the Hotel and Conference Centre at the airport. Justice Mohammed Idris dismissed the preliminary objection.

FORM 8-K: CRYO CELL INTERNATIONAL INC FILES Current report US Official News, May 11, 2013 Saturday   CRYO CELL INTERNATIONAL INC, Delaware, has filed FORM 8-K (Current report) with Securities and Exchange Commission on May 06, 2013 State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation: Delaware

FORM 8-K: EMAGIN CORP FILES Current report US Official News, May 11, 2013 Saturday   EMAGIN CORP, Delaware, has filed FORM 8-K (Current report) with Securities and Exchange Commission on May 06, 2013 State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation: Delaware Item 1.01 Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement. See Item 5.02 Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

FORM 8-K: WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc FILES Current report US Official News, May 11, 2013 Saturday   WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc, VIRGINIA, has filed FORM 8-K (Current report) with Securities and Exchange Commission on May 03, 2013  State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation: VIRGINIA Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. The information required by this item is included in Item 5.02 below and incorporated herein by reference. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On April 30, 2013, WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) held its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”), at which the Company's shareholders approved the WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc.

FORD MOTOR: Sued Over Unintended Acceleration Defects Class Action Reporter, May 10, 2013

FORM 8-K: Celator Pharmaceuticals Inc FILES Current report US Official News, May 10, 2013 Friday   Celator Pharmaceuticals Inc, Delaware, has filed FORM 8-K (Current report) with Securities and Exchange Commission on May 03, 2013  State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation: Delaware Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On April 29, 2013, we entered into a securities purchase agreement and subscription agreements with certain accredited investors for the issuance and sale in the final round of a private placement of a total of 10,430,034 shares of common stock and warrants exercisable for the purchase of 2,920,392 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.58 per share of common stock, with warrants to purchase 0.28 shares of common stock issued for each share of common stock purchased. The purchase price was $3.116 per share of common stock, for aggregate gross proceeds of $32.5 million. An additional 1,923,599 shares of common stock and corresponding warrants exercisable for the purchase of 1,056,898 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.58 per share were issued at the time of final closing to certain existing stockholders of the Company who participated in earlier closings of this financing. The warrants expire on April 29, 2020. The warrants may also be exercised by means of a “cashless exercise,” determined according to the terms of the warrants. The warrants contain customary capitalization adjustment provisions. We also adjusted previously outstanding warrants held by certain existing investors to increase the number of shares of common stock purchasable upon exercise of such warrants by an additional 161,327 shares at an exercise price of $5.21 per share.

GCR affirms Bankmed's rating of AA+(ZA); outlook Stable SeeNews Debt, May 10, 2013 Friday 6:07 PM EEST  Johannesburg, 09 May 2013-Global Credit Ratings has today affirmed the national scale claims paying ability rating assigned to Bankmed of AA+(ZA); with the outlook accorded as Stable. RATING RATIONALE Global Credit Ratings has accorded the above credit rating(s) on Bankmed based on the following key criteria: Bankmed is the third largest restricted membership scheme operating in South Africa, and provides healthcare funding to more than 60 financial institutions including three of the four largest banking groups. The scheme is administered by Metropolitan Health Group. On the back of sustained robust net surpluses, accumulated funds have consistently increased over the review period, to a high of R1.5bn at FYE12. This has underpinned sound and stable solvency measures. Statutory solvency is expected to gradually reduce to a minimum of 42% by 2016 , albeit deemed comfortable. Further comfort was derived from the substantial balance sheet and conservative investment portfolio, supportive of sound liquidity metrics. Bankmed's large and relatively captive membership base, complemented by management's in-depth knowledge and control of the underlying risk factors relating to the scheme's financial performance, was also favourably considered.

N.C. Court of Appeals Case Summaries: May 10, 2013 North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, May 10, 2013 Friday  Administrative Licenses & Permits – Engineers & Surveyors – Suspension & Reprimand In re Suttles Surveying, P.A. (Lawyers Weekly No. 13-07-0438, 18 pp.) (Robert N. Hunter Jr., J.) Appealed from Burke County Superior Court (Nathaniel J. Poovey, J.) N.C. App. Holding: Even though there was a contract dispute between the respondent-surveyor and his customer, the N.C. Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors did not adjudicate this dispute. Instead, the Board found that respondent had failed “to conduct his practice in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare” by issuing a map marked “preliminary” and by including in his settlement with the customer a confidentiality clause that required the customer to waive any right to file a complaint with the Board. The Board also concluded respondent acted unethically in failing to communicate the cost and services to be provided and already provided. The Board acted within the authority granted to it by the General Assembly.

OLD REPUBLIC: Reached Tentative Deal to Settle "Hinrichs" Suit Class Action Reporter, May 10, 2013

PNC FINANCIAL: "DK&D" Class Suit vs. Unit Dismissed in November Class Action Reporter, May 10, 2013

WHIRLPOOL CORP: Faces Class Action Over Contaminated Park Class Action Reporter, May 10, 2013

APOLLO GLOBAL: Awaits Ruling on Bid to Consolidate New Suit Class Action Reporter, May 9, 2013

Australia: Rigorous and robust environmental assessments essential - Fullerton Cove Residents Action Group Inc v Dart Energy Ltd Mondaq Business Briefing, May 9, 2013 Thursday  Introduction Energy and resources activities such as coal seam gas (CSG) continue to attract significant attention in New South Wales, resulting in a greater number of legal challenges to the regulatory approvals granted to permit these activities. The recent NSW Land and Environment Court (Court) decision of Fullerton Cove Residents Action Group Incorporated v Dart Energy Ltd (No 2) [2013] NSWLEC 38 illustrates such a challenge and demonstrates the importance of proponents conducting an adequate and appropriate assessment of the proposed activity, in accordance with the legislative requirements. This decision is particularly relevant to proponents whose activities are subject to the requirements of Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) and government authorities responsible for making determinations under Part 5 of that Act. Background

BNSF RAILWAY: Continues to Defend Personal Injury Class Suits Class Action Reporter, May 9, 2013

Dist. 207 settles ex-teacher's suit Chicago Daily Herald, May 9, 2013 Thursday  Maine Township High School District 207 has reached a deal with a former Maine West High School orchestra teacher to drop his federal lawsuit against the school board claiming he was fired because of his gender.

FISCAL 2014 BUDGET: STRATEGIC FORCES; COMMITTEE: HOUSE ARMED SERVICES; SUBCOMMITTEE: STRATEGIC FORCES CQ Congressional Testimony, May 9, 2013 Thursday  TESTIMONY-BY: DR. PETER S. WINOKUR, CHAIRMAN AFFILIATION: DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD   Statement of Dr. Peter S. Winokur Chairman Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Committee on House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces May 9, 2013 MR. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on nuclear safety issues at defense nuclear facilities operated by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). This is a period of significant transition for DOE and includes billions of dollars in design and construction projects and a huge portfolio of site cleanup work, as well as ongoing activities to support the nuclear weapons stockpile. The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Board) believes it is prudent to proactively address safety issues at DOE's defense nuclear facilities to ward off threats to public health and safety. The Board continues to champion the early integration of safety in design, efforts to improve safety culture in DOE's federal and contractor workforce, and the need to strengthen worker protections through improvements in work planning and conduct of operations at DOE's defense nuclear facilities.

FORM 8-K: NEUSTAR INC FILES Current report US Official News, May 9, 2013 Thursday   NEUSTAR INC, Delaware, has filed FORM 8-K (Current report) with Securities and Exchange Commission on May 02, 2013 State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation: Delaware Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b) and (e) On April 29, 2013, Scott Blake Harris resigned as General Counsel and Senior Vice President of NeuStar, Inc. (“Neustar” or the “Company”). His resignation is effective as of May 3, 2013. In connection with his resignation, Mr. Harris entered into a Consulting Agreement with the Company on May 2, 2013 (the “Consulting Agreement”). A copy of the Consulting Agreement is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference. The Company has appointed Leonard Kennedy as the Company’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President, effective as of May 13, 2013. A copy of the press release announcing the events is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Hydro-Quebec Additionnal Information -30- London Stock Exchange Aggregated Regulatory News Service (ARNS), May 9, 2013 Thursday 5:59 PM GMT

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