| Judge Names Temporary Administrators of Jackson's Estate |
New York Times, July 6, 2009
A judge has turned down Michael Jackson's mother's request to administer her son's estate. Instead, the judge named the late pop icon's lawyer and a longtime friend, both of whom Jackson named in a 2002 will, as temporary administrators. |
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| What GM models are Consumer Reports recommended? |
Consumer Reports, June 5, 2008
Low prices may tempt some consumers to snap up a GM car despite dropping resale values. Currently, Consumer Reports includes seven GM automobiles on its list of recommended models. |
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| Showtime for the film pirates |
Financial Times, June 4, 2009
The movie industry struggles to contain film piracy worldwide, as technology makes it easier to produce and distribute high-quality bootlegs. |
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| How to Test Drive a Car |
Car and Driver, May 27, 2009
Dealerships are offering great deals on new vehicles, but do you know what to look for on your test drive to make sure that you get the right one for you? |
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| Too Scared To Take A Vacation? |
Forbes, May 26, 2009
A grim job market may make you afraid to take time off. But recharging your batteries may be more productive in the long term. |
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| Federal Judges Grouse About Lawyers' Courtroom Attire |
Law.com, May 21, 2009
Women attorneys whose courtroom attire seems better suited for a party or even the gym should consider a makeover, suggested panelists at a Seventh Circuit Bar Association meeting. Audience members attributed relaxed attitudes toward clothing to a generational shift that is not confined to women. For example, one audience member cited smiley-face ties as a courtroom faux pax. |
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| Woody and Dov Settle for $5 Million |
AmLaw Daily, May 18, 2009
Filmmaker Woody Allen has settled his lawsuit against clothing maker American Apparel. The company allegedly used his likeness on its billboards without permission. |
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| Trump on Trump: Testimony Offers Glimpse of How He Values His Empire |
WSJ.com, May 18, 2009
Nothing more than feelings? As part of a deposition for a defamation case, Donald Trump cited "mental projections" as among the factors he uses to value his wealth. Trump sued an author for damaging his reputation by understating his financial worth. |
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| 'Law & Order': Case dismissed? |
L.A. Times, May 16, 2009
Law & Order, the groundbreaking drama that launched a crime wave of spinoffs and imitators, could be up for retirement. NBC has yet to renew the show, one of the longest-running dramas in television history. |
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| Goin' Down the Road in Defunct Car Brands |
Wired, May 6, 2009
It's time to say goodbye to Pontiac. Struggling General Motors is discontinuing the venerable brand after 83 years. Take this visual tour of other legendary automotive brands that have been sent to the junkyard. |
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