| Medtronic’s new lawyer to focus on ‘transparency’ Medtronic Inc. has hired a new general counsel, whose job will include reviewing how the company discloses its relationships with doctors. (MDT) feeds.bizjournals.com |
Allen Stanford claims he cannot afford a lawyer Allen Stanford, the financier charged with defrauding investors of $7 billion ($£4.3 billion), will be represented by a public lawyer after telling a US court that he has no money to pay for an attorney. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |
Gates Foundation makes $4M in community grants The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is giving more than $4 million in new grants to Washington state libraries, community foundations and legal aid funds to continue delivering key services to low-income families during the recession. bizjournals.com |
Court of Appeal ruling means FSA can make a serious dent in market abuse - we have the power to prosecute offenders It is rare for the Financial Services Authority to be accused of wielding too much power — more frequently we are criticised for not doing enough. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |
New blow for easyJet over Gatwick charges EasyJet, the budget airline, yesterday lost the latest round of its legal battle against increased charges at Gatwick airport. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |