Pfizer paying record $2.3B settlement for illegal promotions of 4 prescription drugs

Pfizer to pay record $2.3B penalty over promotions

WASHINGTON — Pfizer Inc., the world’s largest drug maker, will pay a record $2.3 billion civil and criminal penalty over unlawful prescription drug promotions, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.

NC appeals court rules former Duke men’s lacrosse coach’s slander lawsuit may continue

NC appeals court allows Duke lacrosse coach’s suit

RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina appeals court has ruled that Duke University’s former lacrosse coach can pursue a slander lawsuit against the school and its former spokesman.

Judge says Greenberg didn’t improperly seize AIG stock; co. to settle disputes in arbitration

AIG agrees to arbitrate disputes with Greenberg

NEW YORK — A judge on Monday dealt a setback to American International Group Inc. in its legal fight with former CEO Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, ruling that a company he ran did not improperly seize AIG stock from an executive retirement plan.

Britannia settles ‘Tiger’ brand tangle with US firm

KOLKATA - Biscuit major Britannia Industries Ltd has settled legal issues with Kraft Inc, US, over using the ‘Tiger’ brand, a top company official said here Monday.