On this edition, James M. Davis and Paul R. Walker-Bright of ReedSmith in Chicago discuss developments surrounding the AIG bailout. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

On this edition, F. Mark Reuter of Keating Muething & Klekamp in Cincinnati on loopholes that provide activist securityholders unfair advantages in takeover contests, and, how targets can fight back. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

Racism claims by a discount retailer supervisor are dismissed by the 11th Circuit, and, Enron seeks a declaration that it is not obligated to indemnify a fund administrator. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealey Publications make up the Corporate and Securities Law Center podcast. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

UnitedHealthGroup will pay $895 million to settle backdating claims, and, the Second Circuit finds a pension fund fails to properly plead scienter. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealey Publications make up the Corporate and Securities Law Center podcast. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

The U.S. Supreme Court finds an employer bears the burden to show that reasonable factors other than age were used to determine layoffs in a disparate impact suit, and, in another case holds that an ERISA insurer's dual role creates a conflict of interest. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealey Publications make up the Corporate and Business Law Center podcast. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

A number of recent employment related decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, and, the Massachusetts AG alleges civil rights violations by H&R Block. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealey Publications make up the Corporate and Business Law Center podcast. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

A $24m settlement agreement is reached in tainted pet food product litigation, and, a federal appeals panel says Sarbanes-Oxely does not revive time-barred securities claims. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealey Publications make up the Corporate and Business Law Center podcast. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

Several academic publishers sue a university for posting textbooks online, and an age discrimination class against 3M is certified. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealey Publications make up the Corporate and Business Law Center podcast. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears an ERISA conflict-of-interest case, and, a class complaint alleges autism benefits were wrongfully denied. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealey Publications make up the Commercial and Business Law Center podcast. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

The 2nd Circuit voids a national class in a light cigarette RICO action, and, the 7th Circuit says a company did not breach its fiduciary duties by offering company stock. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealey Publications make up the Commercial and Business Law Center audio wrapup. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

The 9th Circuit won't rehear a decision concerning first Amendment rights violations of vote swap web site operators, and a consumer fraud class is certified against several health club chains. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealey Publications make up the Commercial and Business Law Center audio wrapup. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

A real estate fraud class is denied certification, and, several Louisiana attorneys are hit with a malpractice class action over Katrina claims. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealey Publications make up the Business Law Center audio wrapup. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

A split U.S. Supreme Court affirms a Michigan drug fraud case, and, the alleged mistreatment of calves is not an unfair competition law injury for milk consumers. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealey Publications make up the Business Law Center audio wrapup. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

The Supreme Court finds 401(k) participants can sue to recover losses, and, vacates an appellate court ruling in a "me too" lawsuit. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealey Publications make up the Business Law Center audio wrapup. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

An audio summary of the some of the top stories in the area of business law from LexisNexis Mealey Publications. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.

An audio summary of the some of the top stories in the area of business law from LexisNexis Mealey Publications. Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Visit http://law.lexisnexis.com/practiceareas/business.