ALBANY (AP) — New York state is spending $300,000 to fix the damage caused by two convicted killers who broke out of a maximum-security prison last month. The work involves repairs to pipes, walls and fences at Clinton Correctional Facility ...

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U.S. District Court, Western District of New York CERCLA Costs NL Industries Inc. v. Halliburton Co. 10-CV-89 Judge Arcara Background: Pending before the court is a motion by defendants Halliburton Co. and Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. to dismiss the plaintiff’s ...

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U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Costs Prevailing Defendant Byrne v. Telesector Resources Group Inc. 04-CV-76 Judge Skretny Background: Presently before the court is plaintiff Anne M. Byrne’s motion to strike defendant’s bill of costs. The defendant seeks ...

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Electronic discovery shouldn’t cost more than a case is worth. Uncovering relevant electronic evidence has become critical in a wide range of civil litigation, from divorce cases to business disputes. But keeping a lid on e-discovery costs can be challenging ...

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BP PLC and the other companies involved in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are faced with fast-multiplying lawsuits that will provoke one of the most drawn-out and costliest legal battles in U.S. history, one that could easily ...

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