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Will The Nortel Saga End Soon?

The bankruptcy litigation at Nortel is heading to mediation. The mediation will try to settle how to distribute almost $9… Continue reading

RIM Faces Patent Infringement Lawsuit

Blackberry maker, Research in Motion (RIM), is facing a patent infringement lawsuit by NXP, a Dutch semi-conductor.

Earlier this month,… Continue reading

India Challenges US Immigration at WTO

Now this is a first.

India is challenging the USA on its immigration laws. According to Indian officials, US visa… Continue reading

Chinese Smuggler On Trial

A Chinese national who is accused of bribing officials in order to smuggle goods is going on trial in China.… Continue reading

Charles Taylor’s Soldier Fights for Refugee Status in Canada

A rebel involved with a group led by Charles Taylor in Liberia has been fighting for his right for refugee… Continue reading

Prostitutes Can Work in Safer Places

The Ontario Court of Appeal partially upheld a lower court ruling and struck down portions of the criminal law dealing… Continue reading

NY Banker Stabs Cabbie Over Taxi Fare

A Morgan Stanley banker has been put on a leave of absence after being charged with stabbing a cabbie in… Continue reading

Town In Spain to Raise Revenue With Marijuana

Another sign that the economy in really bad:

A town in Spain is facing high unemployment and lack of revenue.… Continue reading