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The Government Response to the Wall Street Crisis
Posted on September 26, 2008I. IntroductionIn the past few weeks, the media has been bombarded with news about the events on Wall Street. The failure of such large entities as Washington Mutual, Bear Stearns, and IndyMac has left many people bewildered and afraid.[1] Naturally....
The Journal Completes its 2007-2008 Publication Year, Begins Summer Hiatus
Posted on June 30, 2008The Business Law Journal of the University of Illinois has concluded its regular publication cycle for the Spring 2008 semester. The Journal will resume its full publication schedule in the Fall when classes begin. Please join us in Congratulating the...
Blockbuster's $1 Billion Bid on Circuit City
Posted on April 25, 2008I. Introduction On April 14, 2008 Blockbuster Inc. announced publicly its offer to purchase electronic retailer Circuit City Inc. Blockbuster has been in talks with Circuit City for months regarding an acquisition. [1] On February 17, 2008 Blockbuster sent a...
Probing Spygate: Will the NFL Indemnify Key Witness?
Posted on April 23, 2008I. INTRODUCTION From the moment of its initial disclosure, the National Football League's (NFL's) so-called Spygate incident had the potential to be one of the more notorious sports scandals in recent memory. During the first game of the 2007 season,...
Seagate Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Competitor
Posted on April 18, 2008I. Introduction In response to increasing market pressure on their core business, Seagate Technologies is asserting a handful of its patents against manufacturers of flash memory-based solid state drives (SSDs) products. Seagate Technology is currently the world?s largest manufacturer of...

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Did I harass someone?
Oh, yes. This can be taken in as so many things, especially since you had testif...
How can i sue for a straw purchase?
Anyone can co-sign. A straw purchase would be if you has someone buy the car for...
How to tell if I have been subject to gender discrimination in hiring practices?
You didn't apply for the job. so that's a tough one. Seemingly your Bo...
Is it legal for a company to overwork their employees?
Well, he could 1. Get a new job. Sister, I understand ya, if he's anything ...
Protection from damages from Internet advertising fraud for owners of an Incorporated company?
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