FedEx sued over discrimination charges
The FedEx Ground Package System Inc., which is part of Memphis, Tenn.-based FedEx Corporation, is now facing a federal lawsuit over allegations of discrimination against deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants an…
Read MoreGoogle, Apple, Intel and Adobe to resume mediation in hiring lawsuit
Silicon Valley giants Google, Apple, Intel, and Adobe have resumed talks with workers in a class action lawsuit over the companies’ hiring practices, Reuters reported on Wednesday, September 3. Pl…
Read MoreWells Fargo enters into a multi-million dollar securities lending settlement
On Monday, August 18, Wells Fargo has agreed to enter into a settlement of $62.5 million with large institutional clients who lost money due to the bank allegedly misleading investors by claiming their program was safe, a report by the Star Tribu…
Read MoreBank of America’s second quarter profit down due to large legal costs
Bank of America’s income last quarter was down 43 percent to $2.3 billion after the company posted $4 billion in legal fees, according to The Boston Globe on July 17. Bank of America’s hefty legal costs diminished its second quarter profit to a l…
Read MoreAttorney Jim Radig appears on this week’s “Ask the Expert”
Yesterday, attorney Jim Radig of Arenson Law Group, PC, appeared on the program “Ask the Expert” to discuss several different matters related to bu…
Read MoreFacebook sued for allegedly violating users’ privacy
A consumer privacy watchdog group filed a complaint against Facebook for allegedly breaching their privacy agreement, Tech News reported on July 6. The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) accused Facebook of
Read MoreMedtronic announces its plan to buy Covidien
U.S. medical giant Medtronic has announced its plan to buy Ireland’s Covidien in a deal worth $42 billion in cash and stock, BBC News reported on June 16. According to the report, part of the
Read MoreBuy-In: Adding an Investor—Pros, Cons, and Pointers
Allowing an investor to buy into your corporation or LLC can be a complicated process. While it may be a great idea for some dealerships, it may be unsuitable for others. Every case is unique, and whether to add an investor involves a series of impor…
Read MoreClassic Puffery or Illegal Misrepresentation?
Puffery: advertising copy that indulges in subjective exaggeration in its descriptions of a product or service, such as “an outstanding piece of luggage.” Puffery is always a matter of opinion on the part of the advertiser and often will use …
Read MoreApple to acquire Beats for $3 billion
Apple Inc. has announced its plan to purchase American headphone producer Beats Electronics and online music streaming service provider Beats Music in a multi-billion dollar acquisition deal, according to a…
Read MoreWritten by James H. Arenson
Last Updated : October 20, 2014