California is the fourth-largest producer of oil in the United States. If oil companies can tap into a deposit in the Monterey Shale, another 15.4 billion barrels of oil could be unlocked. To get at this deposit, the companies would need to use a process called...
Month: April 2013
$16 Million Settlement in Toyota Recall Case
Automaker giant Toyota has agreed to pay the Orange County, California District Attorney's office $16 million as part of a settlement over the company's safety recall for braking issues and unintended acceleration. The lawsuit, which the District Attorney claimed...
‘Hips Don’t Lie’ singer sued for lying about artistic inspiration
Romantic relationships come and go. For international superstar Shakira, a relationship that ended has begun business litigation between her and her ex. He claims that he deserves a significant amount of money for some of the Argentinean star's most successful...
Macy’s and J.C. Penney, Co. fight over Martha Stewart brand
It's like a love triangle and Martha Stewart is the woman in the middle. Well-known department stores Macy's and J.C. Penney, Co. are fighting over who has rights to the popular Martha Stewart Living brand. And during a week of bad news for Penney, a judge's recent...
Business dispute over; Michael Jackson tribute belt for sale
One might think that when someone dies the money that his name would earn would stop rolling in. For Michael Jackson, however, that clearly isn't the case. His estate will continue to profit from his legacy through various means, including products related to the King...