Legal News

Indian court upholds big tax bill against Vodafone
In a landmark ruling Wednesday, an Indian court said Vodafone Group Plc is liable for an estimated $2.6 billion in taxes for its 2007 acquisition of one of India's largest mobile phone companies...

Vodafone defeats Customs in £2bn tax fight
Vodafone, the world’s largest telecoms group, has won a £2 billion tax battle with Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that could lead to billions of pounds of savings for other UK-based multi-nationals.

India to change tax law after Vodafone court fight
India said Friday it would change a law to allow it to tax capital gains made by foreign companies after it lost a $2.2-billion court battle with British mobile phone giant Vodafone.

Herbert Smith in talks to cut 84 jobs
Herbert Smith, the law firm, said today it would cut up to 84 jobs as even the City?s oldest and most prestigious legal advisers continue to struggle because of the economic downturn.

Linklaters Topples Clifford Chance as World's Largest Law Firm (Law.com)
Linklaters has pushed Clifford Chance aside as the largest global law firm based on revenues. The firm released its 2008-09 financials on Friday, reporting a slight increase in revenues and a drop in profits per equity partner...

Vodafone privacy investigation report released
In an own motion investigation following media allegations that billing and call records for up to four million Vodafone customers were available on a publicly accessible website protected only by passwords that change every three months (see here), the Australian Privacy Commissioner has concluded that he could not substantiate the claim that Vodafone customers’ personal [...

Anna Nicole Smith's Legal Troubles
Court cases and legal issues related to Anna Nicole Smith

Citigroup Smith Barney
Settle Gender Class Action for $33 Million

Hurricane Claims
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. reaches settlement deal with Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood.

US Settles Indian Lawsuit for $3.4 Billion
US Government Settles Indian Lawsuit for $3.4 Billion

Disabilities Groups Settle with Caltrans for $1.1 Billion
Disabilities Groups Settle with Caltrans for $1.1 Billion

Bank of America
Buys Merrill for $50 Billion

MasterCard
settles antitrust lawsuit with Amex for $1.8 billion