HarperCollins, the publisher of US politician Sarah Palin’s second book, has reportedly settled a copyright infringement lawsuit with gossip website Gawker. The publishing company – which is part of the Rupert Murdoch-owned News Corp – sued Gawker Media after it published extracts from Palin’s new book “America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag” …
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 …
American hotel heiress Paris Hilton has launched a countersuit against Hairtech International, a hair extension company who is suing her for $35 million for breach of contract. In 2007, Hilton was reportedly paid $3.5 million to promote Hairtech International’s new range of clip-in hair extensions, with the heiress becoming the new face for the Dream …
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 …
Most companies have some kind of professional insurance, but this is often limited to just one kind of cover. If their situation changes or the threat of a lawsuit looms, this is when these companies think about adding something else to their business insurance policy. However, taking out separate policies for different kinds of cover …
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 …
A gas transportation firm has been fined more than £20,000 for breaching building regulations, after a road accident in the Isle of Wight which left a driver injured. The incident in question occurred in April 2008, when a driver hit part of a 2.5m metal road plate which was protruding from a line of parked …
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 …