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Days of song, depositions keep lawyer/musician busy
By LINDA JOHNSON
Associated Press
TRENTON, N.J.— The federal judge overseeing much of the massive litigation over withdrawn painkiller Vioxx on Wednesday capped fees for plaintiffs’ attorneys at a relatively low 32 percent of the $4.85 billion settlement, saying he had to ensure that fees were reasonable.
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$100M damages award for Mattel
By GILLIAN FLACCUS
Associated Press
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Barbie may have taken some of the sass out of her pouty-lipped rivals Yasmin, Jade, Cloe and Sasha with a $100 million verdict against Bratz-maker MGA Entertainment Inc., but no one’s left the playground yet. FULL
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Law creates taxing situation for nonprofits
BY TRACEY DRURY
Business First
On Sept. 1, tax-exempt organizations will face several changes in the state sales and use tax law. The new regulations could mean major changes in the way they do business — but many are completely unaware of them. FULL
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Cuomo confirms probe into Goldman, Fidelity
By JOE BEL BRUNO
Associated Press
NEW YORK — The New York attorney general’s office said Wednesday it is investigating whether Fidelity Investments was given incentives by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to sell auction-rate securities to investors. FULL
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Changes in ECMC labor pact aid workers, facilities
BY TRACEY DRURY
Business First
Contract negotiations between union leaders and employers can be difficult. And once an agreement is reached, making changes can be next to impossible. FULL
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Cuomo: Minn. energy co. will disclose global-warming risks
ALBANY (AP) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says Xcel Energy Inc. has agreed to disclose risks to investors from its stake in coal-burning power plants and any related liability from global warming, lawsuits and new regulations or laws. FULL
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Jail time for area chiropractor
East Aurora chiropractor John Weisberg was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison for not paying about $144,000 in taxes, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service reported. FULL
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