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TORTS - Shammas v. Does

COMPLAINT - A defamation complaint has been filed against authors of anonymous posting on website falsely claiming to offer plaintiff’s sexual services to members of Al Qaeda. (Super. Ct. Cal.)

CONSUMER PROTECTION – Cyphert v. Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.

COMPLAINT – This putative class action claims Scotts sold bird seed that it knew contained toxic levels of pesticides Storcide II and Actellic 5E. The lead plaintiffs fed the toxic bird food to 100 birds in their aviary. Within 24 hours, 92 birds were dead. Plaintiffs’ claims include breach of express and implied warranties, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. (S.D. Cal.)

CRIMINAL PRACTICE - Mackey v. Hoffman

OPINION - Attorney LeRue Grim neglected to notify defendant of right to appeal and deadline, due to non-payment; District Court should determine if attorney’s action constituted abandonment of defendant, and if so, allow appeal. (9th Cir.)

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'Happy Days' actors Erin Moran (L) and Marion Ross in 2009. REUTERS Fred Prouser

CBS, 'Happy Days' actors in settlement talks - sources

6/29/2012

The network is in talks with cast members of the popular show to end a legal dispute over merchandising, an agreement that could have ramifications for how TV actors are compensated.

An abandoned warehouse in Stockton, California. REUTERS Max Whittaker

Stockton, California, files for bankruptcy

6/29/2012

Stockton, California, became the largest city to file for bankruptcy in U.S. history after years of fiscal mismanagement.

Samsung Electronics Galaxy Tab tablet. REUTERS Jo Yong-Hak

Judge halts sales of Samsung Galaxy Tab in U.S.

6/27/2012

A federal judge backed Apple's request to stop Samsung from selling its Galaxy tablet in the U.S., giving Apple a significant win in the global smartphone and tablet patent wars.

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Ex-Met Lenny Dykstra in bankruptcy fraud plea deal

6/26/2012

Lenny Dykstra entered a plea agreement with federal prosecutors who accused him of defrauding creditors by declaring bankruptcy and then looting his $18 million mansion.


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