Schlagwort-Archive: Nietzer&Häusler

Most ridiculous lawsuits: Lawsuit: $73,000 Glass Pool Table Not Up to Scratch

Play on it with anything but specially-coated, custom-made balls, and you scratch the glass. Brant Martin, a Dallas attorney representing the buyer (identified in the suit only as Desert Beach, an LLC) says his client learned this fact the hard … Weiterlesen

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FCPA: Using History to Create or Rebuild a Compliance Culture

I have wondered how organizations such as Siemens, Alcatel-Lucent or any others that have faced a wide-ranging, global charge of systemic bribery and corruption might change their culture. Many others have written about the structural changes that such companies have … Weiterlesen

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Most ridiculous lawsuits: Motorcyclist who hit Florida panther sues state over warning system

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Trackers this fall captured and collared an endangered Florida Panther that may be responsible for attacks on livestock. The collar will allow biologists to track the cat’s movements.

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Most ridiculous lawsuits: Yuba City Pays Man To Stop Frivolous ADA Lawsuits

YUBA CITY (CBS13) – A disability debacle is playing out in Yuba City as officials are paying a man to stay away. And because of it, he’s cashing in. Yuba City officials say the man is attacking small business owners … Weiterlesen

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The High Costs of Non-Compliance!

Ed Note-we continue our series of guest posts by Mary Jones. Today, Mary explores the high cost of non-compliance. On November 13, 1923 a special committee was formed to determine whether Germany would be required to pay for the substantial … Weiterlesen

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Most ridiculous lawsuits: Ex-con sues school district that won’t hire him

There was a time, not that long ago, when teachers and other school personnel were expected to lead exemplary lives — not only because the physical and moral safety of the students on hand was of paramount concern, but also … Weiterlesen

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The Red Scare: Knowledge and the Importance of Due Diligence

Ed. Note-we continue our series of guest posts from our colleague Mary Shaddock Jones, who today looks at the importance of due diligence. At midnight on November 9, 1989, East Germany’s rulers gave permission for the Berlin Wall, separating East … Weiterlesen

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Most ridiculous lawsuits: Calif. man shot in face by alleged burglar sued for shooting back

A California man retaliated after an alleged burglar shot him in the head — and got sued for it. Samuel Cutrufelli, 31, allegedly broke into 90-year-old Jay Leone’s house and shot him in the jaw. Leone fired back at Cutrufelli, … Weiterlesen

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Most ridiculous lawsuits: Girl chased at haunted house with chainsaw sues Alton, American Legion

A girl who was allegedly chased a year ago through an Alton haunted house with a loud motor driven chainsaw is suing the American Legion Post 126 and the City of Alton. The girl’s father, Terry Gansz, claims the haunted house … Weiterlesen

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Wal-Mart Cover Up- Would a Hot-Line Have Helped?

Ed. Note-we continue our series of guest posts from our colleague Mary Shaddock Jones, who today draws some lessons from the Wal-Mart matter. On November 8, 2006 Wal-Mart entered the Canadian Market opening three supercenters in Ancaster, London and Stouffville … Weiterlesen

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