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Vanzyl v. Fain Damages Trial Underway

Posted by msch on Jan 11, 2011 10:58:00 AM

Millions of dollars are at stake in the damages trial Vanzyl v. Fain.

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Topics: Negligence, Van Zyl v. Fain

Former Siga CFO Tom Konatich testifies in PharmAthene v. Siga

Posted by msch on Jan 10, 2011 10:33:00 AM

Former Siga CFO Tom Konatich testified today that Siga originally contacted PharmAthene and offered to license Siga's smallpox drug, ST-246, because Siga needed to improve its cash flow quickly.  But in response, according to Mr. Konatich, PharmAthene told him that they were not interested in a license arrangement, and that "it was a merger or nothing."

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Topics: Commercial Law, PharmAthene v. Siga

$13.5M Punitive Damages Verdict in Bankhead v. Allied Packing

Posted by msch on Jan 7, 2011 11:26:00 AM

The jury in Phase 2 of the Bankhead v. Allied Packing asbestos trial in Oakland on Thursday awarded $13.5M in punitive damages against two defendants, ArvinMeritor and Pneumo Abex, in addition to the jury's previous compensatory damage award of approximately $4M in Phase 1 of the trial.

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Topics: Toxic Torts, Asbestos, Mesothelioma, Bankhead v. Allied Packing

Asbestos Trial Punitive Damages Phase Begins

Posted by msch on Jan 6, 2011 3:30:00 PM

The Bankhead v. Allied Supply asbestos mesothelioma trial returned to session Wednesday to consider awarding punitive damage against Pneumo Abex and ArvinMeritor.

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Topics: Toxic Torts, Asbestos, Mesothelioma, Bankhead v. Allied Packing

Opening Statements in Gas Pipeline Easement Trial

Posted by msch on Jan 6, 2011 10:46:00 AM

Florida Gas v. Florida DOT opening statements were heard today in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Topics: Florida Gas v. Florida DOT, Energy Law, Commercial Law