2012 Business Law Legal News Archives

December 2012

Walgreens Ordered to Pay $16.57M in California Lawsuit

Monday, 17 December, 2012

Walgreen Company has been ordered to pay a $16.57 Million settlement in California for improper disposal of hazardous waste and confidential customer information.  A California judge issued the order last week to close a statewide lawsuit filed by 42 state district attorney offices for illegal waste disposal and improper handling … continue reading

Controversial Value of Twitter Followers Lawsuit Settled

Wednesday, 5 December, 2012

In 2011, a lawsuit that stirred up some online controversy was filed against a former employee of a South Carolina Internet company with claims that the employee stole 17,000 Twitter followers from the company and thus, owed payment. The legal dispute was recently settled, but details have not yet been … continue reading

November 2012

Newly Publicized Lawsuit Confirms Color Inc. Sale to Apple

Tuesday, 20 November, 2012

Details of a lawsuit against Color Lab Inc. made headlines yesterday as a report by Techcrunch revealed that Apple has taken control of Color’s assets. The lawsuit was brought by former founding employee, Adam Witherspoon, who is claiming to be the victim of retaliation, and is seeking damages for “humiliation, … continue reading

7UP Sued for False Advertising on Soda Label

Friday, 9 November, 2012

The manufacturer of 7UP has been sued for false advertising on its new line of Cherry Antioxidant sodas.  Michael F. Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, explained that his group filed the lawsuit because using antioxidants to make a soda seem healthy is misleading … continue reading