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Pandora loses to BMI in court hearing, vows to appeal
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2015/05/15 07:20
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royalty rates, but the Internet streaming leader said it will appeal.
Pandora said it's confident it can win later since the appeals court — the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York — last week ruled in its favor in a case against the other major publishing group known as ASCAP.
Thursday's ruling would force Pandora to pay 2.5 percent of its revenue to songwriters and music publishers, up from 1.75 percent. Last week's appeals court ruling allowed Pandora's 1.85 percent rate to ASCAP to stay intact.
If the appeal fails, Pandora says its costs could rise by 0.8 percent of revenue, which would have amounted to about $1.7 million last quarter.
BMI called the ruling a victory for the more than 650,000 songwriters, composers and publishers it represents. |
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Duke Energy will be in federal court for coal ash crimes
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2015/05/13 07:20
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As the nation's largest electricity company prepares to plead guilty to violating the federal Clean Water Act, Duke Energy has started delivering bottled water to people with tainted wells close to its North Carolina coal ash pits.
Duke has long denied its 32 dumps in the state have contaminated the drinking water of its neighbors, suggesting any worrying chemicals found in the wells is likely naturally occurring.
But recent state-mandated tests found that more than 150 residential wells tested near Duke's dumps have failed to meet state groundwater standards, and residents have been advised not to use their water for drinking or cooking.
Many of the results showed troublesome levels of toxic heavy metals like vanadium and hexavalent chromium — both of which can be contained in coal ash. And some of the residents have retained lawyers.
Duke spokeswoman Erin Culbert told The Associated Press that any homeowner who gets a state letter warning of a tainted well will get safe bottled water from Duke, if they request it.
While denying responsibly for the problem, Culbert said Duke simply wants to provide the homeowners "peace of mind."
Duke is scheduled to plead guilty Thursday to nine environmental crimes as part of a negotiated settlement with federal prosecutors requiring it to pay $102 million in fines and restitution. The proposed settlement over years of illegal pollution leaking from ash dumps at five of Duke's plants has been sealed, so it wasn't clear before the hearing whether people with contaminated well water will benefit. |
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'Suge' Knight due back in court for murder case
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2015/03/11 21:42
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Former rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight is scheduled to appear in a Los Angeles courtroom for a hearing about evidence in his murder case.
Monday's hearing will be Knight's first court appearance since the Death Row Records co-founder told a judge that he had fired his attorneys and was going blind due to medical issues.
Knight has remained jailed without bail on murder, attempted murder and hit-and-run charges filed after he struck two men with his pickup truck during an altercation in a Compton parking lot in late January. His attorneys are asking a prosecutor to hand over potential evidence in the case.
The 49-year-old has pleaded not guilty.
Knight was taken to the hospital following his last court appearance on March 2, the third time he's sought emergency medical care since being charged with murder. |
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Intellectual Property Matters and Trademark Attorney
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2014/11/18 00:03
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If needed, The Firm's Intellectual Property Practice will litigate intellectual property disputes, along with creating and executingplans for the creation of new intellectual properties.
When it comes to everything from transactions and disputes about copywright to counseling about trade secret, trademark, and various intellectual property issues, The Firm is knowledgeable.
Much of our intellectual property practice is involved with protecting, securing, and managing our clients intellectual property. In addition, we also structure, implement, and develop agreements in order to boost the value of our client's intellectual property.
To augment the value of your intellectual property, our Firm can help you secure and manage trademarks and trademark licensing. In addition to that, we will help you protect your trademark as well. All over the United States we are known for guarding and enforcing trademarks with enforcement actions in Federal and State courts, as well as the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. |
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Southern California Personal Injury Lawyers
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2014/11/04 23:34
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Here at the Law Offices of Robert W. Jackson, APC, we are expert trial Lawyers with the ability to present and prepare your case professionally. This professionalism with prevent you and your attorney from being bullied by insurance companies.
Our objective is to secure fair compensation for your injuries, no matter where that takes place. As trial lawyers, we are not scared to go to court, and we will not convince you to take a small settlement out of fear of a trial. We are unafraid of the insurance companies,and we will fight till the end to get you what you deserve. Other lawyers aim to get a settlement, and if that doesn't work they are scared to go to trial. Often times, such attorneys will refer you to experienced trial lawyers like us.
We at the Law Offices of Robert W. Jackson, APC understand that you are going through a difficult time with your injury or auto accident. The physical, financial, and emotional toll it takes on you can be overwhelming. It is our goal to ease your burdens and help facilitate resolution with insurance companies, opposing lawyers, medical facilities, and government agencies. Conveniently located in Fallbrook and Cardiff, California, we are poised to represent those throughout San Diego County.
If you do not take the proper steps immediately, your claim for an injury may be seriously degraded. Seek medical treatment for your injuries and pain immediately, and then call us for a consultation. |
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Personal Injury Lawyers Practicing Throughout Texas
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2014/10/30 18:06
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Our team of attorneys has extensive experience representing clients from every part of Texas. The Salazar Law Firm not only gives personal attention to each client, but we also have the resources and technology to handle all types of cases. Many individuals do not know about their rights when it comes to the law, but we are here to help. For anything from a simple injury case to a highly complex legal issue, we will give you results. Call us today to be informed of your rights and to have your case reviewed.
You can be assured that your case will be seen and handled by each member of our staff, which allows your case to be known by the whole firm. This lets us be thorough and enables you to reach out to anyone on our staff. We make ourselves available at all times, even if that means answering your call after hours. Ultimately, the Salazar Law
Firm seeks to responsibly deliver quality service to Texans all over. This means we have staff who can communicate in Spanish, Vietnamese,and English.
Our office works best in casual attire, saving our suits for court and client meetings. Working hard need not be dull. United by the desire to produce the best outcome for our clients, our staff members are a team of friends in addition to being co-workers. Our employees not only get the job done, but also pursue hobbies and accomplishments outside the office. Each person brings something unique to the table. This kind of environment allows us to strive for business excellence in all the work that we do. |
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