Fitbug Files Complaint Against Fitbit, Alleging Trademark Infringement as well as Unfair Competition and Business Practices
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- Published on Sunday, 21 April 2013 17:06
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The company alleges that Fitbit’s use of its trademark is infringing on Fitbug’s rights and causing consumer confusion, and has asked the U.S. District Court in Northern California to order Fitbit to permanently cease use of its Fitbit mark and from engaging in conduct that is causing confusion with Fitbug’s brand and services.
Three Defendants Plead Guilty in Manhattan Federal Court to Participating in $57.3 Million Fraud on Organization That Makes Reparations to Victims of Nazi Persecution
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- Published on Wednesday, 20 February 2013 06:57
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Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that GENRIKH KOLONTYRSKIY, MOYSEY KUCHER, and DORA KUCHER pled guilty today in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to defraud programs administered by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Inc. (the Claims Conference), established to aid the survivors of Nazi persecution, out of more than $57 million.
Twenty-Six Individuals, Including Six Lawyers, Charged in Manhattan Federal Court with Participating in Immigration Fraud Schemes Involving Hundreds of Fraudulent Asylum Applications
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- Published on Tuesday, 25 December 2012 09:33
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Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; George Venizelos, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Raymond W. Kelly, the Commissioner of the Police Department for the City of New York (NYPD); and Patricia A. Menges, the Director of the New York Asylum Office of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announced today the unsealing of nine indictments.
HSBC Holdings Plc. and HSBC Bank USA N.A. Admit To Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Violations, Forfeit $1.256 Billion In Deferred Prosecution Agreement
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- Published on Sunday, 16 December 2012 20:08
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WASHINGTON – DEA and other federal officials announced today that HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC Group) – a United Kingdom corporation headquartered in London – and HSBC Bank USA N.A. (HSBC Bank USA) (together, HSBC) – a federally chartered banking corporation headquartered in McLean, Va. – have agreed to forfeit $1.256 billion and enter into a deferred prosecution agreement with the Justice Department for HSBC’s violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Trading with the Enemy Act (TWEA).
DEA SCAM ALERT -- EXTORTION SCHEME
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 November 2012 13:56
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The Drug Enforcement Administration continues to warn the public about criminals posing as DEA special agents or other law enforcement personnel. This criminal activity continues to occur, despite significant public attention to the illicit scheme. DEA offices nationwide regularly receive telephone calls from concerned citizens who are the victims of this extortion effort.
Uma Information Technology Names Michael Schneglberger Chief Operating Officer
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 10:56
- Written by Janet Walker
Uma, the leading innovator in semantic web technology today announced that it has appointed Michael Schneglberger as chief operating officer.
The Robot Report - A Guide to Robotics Investing
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 19:33
- Written by Frank Tobe
"Pure play" is an investment term that refers to a company which is exclusively focused on a particular product or service. An investor buys stock in pure play companies in order to obtain a market share in the industry as well as in the company.
Devon B. Katzev Rides Family’s Mane Secret to Global Success
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- Published on Saturday, 14 April 2012 21:44
- Written by Janet Walker
Devon B. Katzev, the President of Straight Arrow, is a no nonsense kind of guy; he’s honest about his product, its origins and seems as astonished as anyone that the shampoo his parents made to groom their Arabian horses back in the 1970’s has become a global phenomenon.
Lew Hendler, Scunci Co-Founder, Launches New Skin Care Venture
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- Published on Sunday, 08 April 2012 14:23
- Written by Janet Walker
Lew Hendler, world renowned co-founder of the mega successful woman’s hair care company, scunci, recently launched Michael Todd true organics and with that single handedly changed the face of skin care.
Curls Hair Care Creator Celebrates a Decade in Business
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- Published on Sunday, 01 April 2012 14:22
- Written by Janet Walker
Mahisha Dellinger, CURLS hair care founder and creator, has for the past ten years embraced the ethnic hair care market, running riglet's around her competition with her Curls brand product line.
