Former Tyco Exec Says $6K Shower Curtain Was Nothing
Dennis Kozlowski, the former head of Tyco International who was convicted of looting the company of hundreds of millions of dollars, says his infamous $6,000 shower curtain doesn't look so bad in light of what's happening on Wall Street now. In a jailhouse interview on the Fox Business Network, Kozlowski says his actions as Tyco's chief executive officer pale in comparison to those of AIG, Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns. More »
Deputy AG Named Acting Head of DOJ's Antitrust Division
Deborah Garza has been named acting assistant attorney general and head of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. She succeeds Thomas Barnett, who announced a week ago that he was stepping down from the role effective this Wednesday. Garza is currently the deputy assistant attorney general for regulatory matters in the Antitrust Division, where she oversees transportation, energy and agriculture matters; telecommunications and media enforcement; and litigation. More »
We're Not in Kansas Anymore: A Brief Guide to Litigation Procedure and Practice in Ontario
For U.S. companies and counsel involved in civil litigation in Ontario, Canada, aspects of local procedure and practice may be unfamiliar. Although every case presents unique features, Torys partner Stuart Svonkin describes certain key characteristics of Ontario litigation procedure and practice that might be different from what a U.S.-based company or counsel would expect. More »
About Time (Editorial)
The ruling last week by the state Supreme Court declaring the Arkansas Check Cashers Act unconstitutional was long overdue. More »
Movers & Shakers for Nov. 17, 2008
A look at who's moving and mixing it up in Arkansas business for the week of Nov. 17, 2008. More »
Suit Against Stephens Alleges 'Mismanagement'
Little Rock businessman Jennings Osborne blames the mismanagement at his former company for the firm's failure to hit its financial targets, which would have given him $6 million. More »
Corporate Execs Selling Off Stocks
Corporate insiders are selling stock just like everyone else these days. More »
Another Week, Another Northwest Ark. Developer Bankruptcy
This isn't a news flash, but another northwest Arkansas real estate developer has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. More »
Nigeria: Commission Advocates Review of Rape Laws
For two days last week, the Nigerian Law Reform Commission (NLRC) hosted stakeholders to a workshop on the review and reform of the laws relating to Rape and Other Sexual Offences. The objective is to re- examine the law, determine its adequacy, and provide justice to victims as well as improve the evidential requirement for proving any form or sexual offences. More »
Nigeria: ICPC Investigates Projects in Oyo Councils
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has began investigation into capital projects approved by the Oyo State Government from 2006 to date. More »
Nigeria: Corruption-Buster Holds Talks With Yar'Adua
Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, yesterday had brief discussion with President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua at the presidential Villa. More »
Nigeria: I Was Paid N1 Million to Smear Bankole - Youth Leader
A Northern Nigeria based civil rights group leader, Comrade Umar Farouk yesterday told the House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and Privileges investigating the alleged fraud in the purchase of 380 units of Peugeot 407 cars that a member, Rep Independence Ogun-ewe (PDP, Imo State) offered to pay him N1 million to organize press conferences and printing of leaflets with an intent to shape people's opinion against the House. More »
Nigeria: German President Commends Anti-Graft Agencies
German President, Mr. Horst Koehler yesterday in Abuja commended anti-corruption Agencies in Nigeria for being on "good track" in tackling corruption in Nigeria. More »
Nigeria: Excesses of Vigilante Groups
The recent killing of a trader identified as Uzoma Nwa Onitsha by an armed supposedly vigilante group in Ochanja market, Onitsha, over an unsubstantiated allegation of stealing casts a clear shadow of disrespect for the rule of law and simply amounts to legitimisation of illegality by the federal government. More »
Nigeria: Barbarism of Naval Musketeers
Last week six naval ratings (hereinafter called musketeers for they were wielding dangerous guns, muskets and horsewhips in reminiscent of Wild Wild West movies) attached to Real Admiral Harry Arogunade ran a muck at the behest and putrid enjoyment of Arogunade and mercilessly beat up, humiliated and assaulted lady Uzoma Okere for not promptly vacating the road when she heard the sound of the siren of their convoy of vehicles cruising at top speed along Muri Okunola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. More »
Nigeria: Twenty-Three Charged for Trespass
Twenty three persons were yesterday arraigned before an Abuja magistrate court for alleged trespass and constituting themselves into public nuisance. More »
Nigeria: Three Charged for Assaulting Lawyer
Three persons were yesterday arraigned before an Abuja magistrate court for alleged joint act, criminal force, assault and causing grievous hurt to a lawyer. More »
Nigeria: Borno Declares War on Armed Robbers
Borno State government has launched a campaign tagged "Operation Flush 11" which aims at stemming incessant cases of armed robbery in many parts of the state. More »
South Africa: Cyclist Killing Trial Commences
The State has finally kicked off its trial against a Bergvliet man accused of knocking over a cyclist and leaving him to die more than two years ago. More »
South Africa: Sister Denies Involvement in Marais's Murder
One of the three sisters accused of conspiring to carry out a hit on a millionaire southern Cape businessman Basie Marais has shed no further light on the murder. More »
South Africa: Evidence Links Man to Double Murder
A 28-year-old Manenberg man has been convicted for the murder of a Plumstead mother and daughter and of robbery with aggravating circumstances. More »
South Africa: Man in Court After Girlfriend Shot Dead
Hanover Park residents packed the Wynberg magistrate's court where a member of the area's Community Policing Forum (CPF) appeared in connection with the murder of his pregnant girlfriend. More »
Nigeria: Kidnappers Strangle 10-Year-Old Boy After Collecting Ransom
Imo State Police command yesterday paraded three suspected kidnappers who strangulated their victim, a 10-year-old boy, to death even after collecting ransom from his parents. More »