As with any national holiday, Christmas is a time when many individuals and companies start to put on festive-themed events such as festivals and fairs. Whilst these occasions may be fun for everyone involved, it is down to the organisers of the event to ensure that they remain enjoyable. This can be done through careful …
According to online reports, Facebook is attempting to trademark the word “face” in relation to online messaging and social networking websites and services. The company is reportedly just a few steps away from achieving its ambition. The US Patent and Trademark Office has asked Facebook bosses to provide a “statement of use”, outlining how the …
Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) is reportedly facing legal action from the directors of eighteen clients of a rogue branch in Reading, Berkshire. Representatives for each of the involved companies are claiming that the Reading unit of HBOS, which was taken over by Lloyds Banking Group in 2009, coerced clients into using Quayside Corporate Services …
Axl Rose, the lead singer of iconic rock band Guns N’ Roses, is reportedly suing the makers of Guitar Hero for £12.6 million. According to news service Reuters, Rose claims that video game developer Activision fraudulently persuaded him into letting them use the famous Guns N’ Roses song “Welcome to the Jungle” in their popular …
According to reports, printer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard (HP) has settled a product liability lawsuit in the US for the equivalent of $5 million. The case – technically made up of three separate lawsuits – centres on faults found in thousands of HP printers sold over a period of nine years, relating to problems with printer ink …
A landlord in Norwich who was found guilty of numerous fire safety breaches after a serious flat fire last year is reportedly being sued for damages by a former tenant who suffered horrific injuries in the incident. The lawsuit has been filed by catering student Layla Skalli, who was 19 at the time of the …
Fortis Insurance have announced that they are to begin changing their name to ‘Ageas’ for their UK business. This follows the approval of shareholders earlier in the year to adopt the new name reflecting their status as a standalone global insurance group. Whilst their name has changed, their strategy and ethos remains the same. They …
The mother of notoriously troubled actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly considering taking legal action against the makers of popular US TV show Glee, after an episode mocking her daughter was aired last week. Dina Lohan is allegedly suing producers over the latest episode of Glee, entitled “The Subsititute”, in which Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow guest …
Car manufacturer Toyota is facing yet another product liability issue, after a driver imprisoned for causing a fatal car crash in the US filed a lawsuit against the corporation. Koua Lee was jailed in 2006 after a court found him responsible for a Minnesota car crash in which three people died and several others were …