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Lawsuit: Albertsons Ignored Harassment (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul)
Wednesday July 05th 2006, 10:53 pm

A federal agency's lawsuit accuses Albertsons Inc. of ignoring a decade-long pattern of harassment at a suburban Denver distribution center that ranged from racist graffiti on bathroom fixtures to threats of violence against Hispanic and black employees. More Business News More Local News [News Source]

Microsoft Facing Another WGA Lawsuit (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News)
Wednesday July 05th 2006, 7:50 pm

Despite attempts to address privacy concerns associated with its Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) antipiracy software, Microsoft has been hit with a second lawsuit. The latest suit was filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle by two local businesses and three individuals claiming that WGA is spyware. [News Source]

Jury in Michael Jackson lawsuit hears pop star’s telephone (USA Today)
Wednesday July 05th 2006, 7:11 pm

Jurors in a civil lawsuit against Michael Jackson on Wednesday heard increasingly frantic phone messages that the singer left for a business associate, demanding action on projects including a collaboration with actor Marlon Brando and the release of a charity recording. Tapes of the messages left on F. Marc Schaffel's answering machine were played to show his close relationship with Jackson and [News Source]

Lawsuit Leads Navy To Alter Sonar Plan (CBS News)
Wednesday July 05th 2006, 5:58 pm

The Navy says it will rely on a more passive sonar to detect submarines in Pacific Rim exercises. The move follows a lawsuit by environmentalists who claim the Navy's use of high-intensity sonar is harming whales. [News Source]

Lawsuit seeks back pay, other damages for migrant workers (WREG-TV Memphis)
Wednesday July 05th 2006, 5:13 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. A lawsuit pending in U-S District Court in Nashville claims a forestry service company failed to pay some 40 Mexican workers minimum wage, among other charges. [News Source]

CORRECTED: Music industry prepares lawsuit against Yahoo China (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News)
Wednesday July 05th 2006, 4:49 pm

Corrects fifth paragraph to clarify Yahoo Inc. holds 40 percent stake in Alibaba.com, not in Yahoo China LONDON (Reuters) - The world's biggest music companies are preparing a lawsuit against Yahoo China for copyright infringement as part of the industry's efforts to crack down on piracy. [News Source]

Jury in Jackson Lawsuit Hears His Phone Calls (KABC-TV Los Angeles)
Wednesday July 05th 2006, 4:32 pm

Jurors in a civil lawsuit against Michael Jackson on Wednesday heard a series of increasingly frantic phone messages from the star to associate F. Marc Schaffel demanding action on projects including a collaboration with actor Marlon Brando on TV shows and videos and the release of a charity recording. [News Source]

Microsoft WGA Attracts Copycat Worm and Second Lawsuit (Baseline)
Wednesday July 05th 2006, 2:36 pm

Security researchers have identified a worm virus masked to appear as Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage anti-piracy program, while end users have filed a second lawsuit against the software giant's use of the actual program. [News Source]

Michael Douglas Settles Lawsuit Against Fla. Companies (Fox News)
Wednesday July 05th 2006, 1:16 pm

Michael Douglas settled a lawsuit against two Florida companies in which he claimed his image and name were improperly used for promotion. [News Source]

Entrust settles patent lawsuit (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Wednesday July 05th 2006, 1:07 pm

Entrust has settled a patent infringement lawsuit against Addison Avenue Federal Credit Union. [News Source]