Regulatory
January 29, 2008
Companies Can Fire Medical Marijuana Users
An employee fired for his medicinal use of marijuana can’t sue his employer for unlawful discrimination under California law, the California Supreme Court ruled Jan. 24.
January 17, 2008
Apollo Group to Pay Investors $270 Million
A federal jury in Phoenix ordered Apollo Group Inc., the parent company of the University of Phoenix, to pay shareholders between $270 million and $300 hundred million in damages—or $5. ...
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January 15, 2008
High Court Rejects Third Party Liability
The Supreme Court handed down its opinion Jan. 15 in the closely watched securities case Stoneridge Investment Partners v. Scientific-Atlanta.
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December 14, 2007
Automakers Denied in Challenge to California Emissions Standards
A federal judge in California has dismissed a suit from automakers that challenged the state’s limits on greenhouse gas emissions from cars.
November 16, 2007
Judge Dismisses Apple Backdating Suit
A shareholder suit against Apple was thrown out Nov. 14 after a federal judge found the company's backdating scandal did not negatively impact its stock price.
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