Mar 04 Watch Supreme Court Allows Lawsuits against Pharmaceutical Companies to Move Forward In a severe blow to the drug industry, the Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday limits to lawsuits against drug makers. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal explains the implications of the ruling. Continue watching
Jan 05 Minn. Election Board Certifies Franken Ahead in Senate Race By Admin, PBS News Hour After a two-month recount process, Democrat Al Franken has been certified with more votes than Republican Norm Coleman for one of Minnesota's seats in the U.S. Senate, but legal challenges from Coleman could keep the race unresolved for weeks. Continue reading
Nov 03 Watch High Court Hears Arguments on Limiting Drug Company Lawsuits The Supreme Court heard a case Monday involving a Vermont woman whose arm had to be amputated after she was injected with an anti-nausea drug. Marcia Coyle examines the manufacturer's argument against lawsuits on FDA-approved drugs. Continue watching
Jan 15 Justices Uphold Limits on Security Fraud Suits By Admin, PBS News Hour The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to limit security fraud lawsuits, prohibiting investors from suing third parties such as banks or accountants for helping manipulate stock prices. Continue reading
Mar 13 Viacom Sues Video-Sharing Site YouTube for $1 Billion By PBS News Hour Media conglomerate Viacom Inc. sued video-sharing Web site YouTube for more than $1 billion Tuesday for copyright infringement. Continue reading
Mar 02 New Orleans Files $77 Billion Claim Against Army Corps By Admin, PBS News Hour The city of New Orleans filed a claim against the Army Corps of Engineers on Thursday, seeking $77 billion for damages sustained when the corps-built levees broke during Hurricane Katrina, flooding 80 percent of the city. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch Dust, Debris at World Trade Center Site May Have Made Workers Sick A Mt. Sinai report found 60 percent of Sept. 11 first responders who breathed contaminated dust and smoke at the World Trade Center attack site now suffer from respiratory problems. The NewsHour reports on lingering health problems and help given… Continue watching
May 31 Watch Plan for Omaha Schools Raises Segregation Concerns The Nebraska Legislature voted to divide Omaha's public schools into three racially identifiable districts, prompting the NAACP to file a lawsuit against the state arguing that the law "intentionally furthers racial segregation."… Continue watching
Jun 10 Citigroup Settles Enron Lawsuit for $2 Billion By PBS News Hour Citigroup Inc., the nation's biggest financial institution, has agreed to pay $2 billion to investors in a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of helping energy giant Enron doctor its financial statements and create off-the-books partnerships. Continue reading