Google execs convicted in bully video case

February 27, 2010


Three executives of the company have been convicted by an Italian court.
Milan, Italy (WiredPRNews.com) – Three Google executives have reportedly been convicted in a case involving a video posted online showcasing an autistic teen being bullied. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Google’s global privacy counsel Peter Fleischer, senior vice president and chief legal […]

Firms accused of asbestos wrongs

February 10, 2010


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Sydney (Mesothelioma Cancer News) - Two firms have been accused of attempting to stop regulators from putting controls on the use of asbestos. As reported by The Age, James Hardie and CSR were alleged in court to have attempted to persuade regulators to not place restrictions […]

Asbestos Claimants Want Cases Sent to Appeals Court

July 10, 2009


Asbestos claimants want their cases to be heard by a U.S. Court of Appeals.
Mesothelioma Cancer News (New York) – Individuals with asbestos claims against General Motors Corp. are reportedly seeking to have their cases heard directly by the U.S. Court of Appeals. As reported by Bloomberg, the tort claimants are proposing that a recent decision […]

Struggling SMEs cutting insurance and facing financial risk

June 11, 2009


Rules and regulations have led to dramatically increased risks for the UK’s 4.5 million small businesses. That was the feedback from 62 per cent of SME owners, according to research by Coverzones, which polled the views of 504 small business owners. The business insurance price comparison site’s research has shown that legislative moves from the […]

Chrysler Fiat Sale Delayed by High Court

June 9, 2009


The Supreme Court makes decision to put Chrysler’s sale to Fiat on hold.
Wired PR News – The Supreme Court blocked the sale of Chrysler’s assets to Italian automaker Fiat on Monday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg issued an order blocking the sale pending further review.
As noted by the AP, […]

Action Mesothelioma Day Compensation Sought from British government

March 6, 2009


Sufferers of mesothelioma are seeking a compensation fund from the British government.
Wired PR News.com – Citizens in attendance at Action Mesothelioma Day requested that the British Government provide a compensation fund for individuals who suffer from asbestos-related illnesses. As reported by Asbestos.com, certain groups are taking measures to see that compensation is granted to victims […]

Florida Jury Says Death of Smoker Due to Addiction

February 17, 2009


A Florida jury is set to decide whether tobacco giant Philip Morris is liable for damages from smoker death.
Wired PR News.com – A Florida jury is set to decide whether tobacco giant Philip Morris will be obligated to possibly pay millions in damages for the death of a smoker. As reported by the Associated Press […]

New York Law Requires that Contractors Take Precautions Against Fire with Specific Steps

November 25, 2008


New York City, NY (WiredPRNews.com) –   As reported by Michael N. Block, Esq a New York City premises liability attorney, according to the United States Fire Administration (“USFA”), in 2005 there were 10 fire deaths per million people in New York State.
Last year, fire killed more Americans than all natural disasters combined. (Source; USFA: Fire […]

FDA Calls Review of Safety of Cosmetic Injections and Fillers - Mary Alexander

November 23, 2008


The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has called on independent advisers for a review of the safety of cosmetic injection and filler products, as reported by the Associated Press (AP). Regular use of these products has increased dramatically over the past few years. The FDA is also reportedly seeking assistance with improving testing and the […]

 
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