Edison Chouest Anchor Handler towed across the Caribbean after fire
By Rob Almeida from gCaptain The anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) Edison Chouest has arrived in Port Fourchon after being towed by the AHTS Gulf Champion from Trinidad. An anonymous source tells gCaptain a fuel return line failed on…
The Editor Speaks: Human Rights question need for mandatory cancer law
It is well known that my feelings are 100% against the MANDATORY cancer bill because there is absolutely no need for it to be mandatory. It is a disgrace that the Cancer Society and the government have not once conducted…
1MDB moves $1.53b from Cayman Islands to bank in Singapore, not Malaysia
By Shannon Teoh, Malaysia Correspondent In Kuala Lumpur From The Straits Times MALAYSIA’S state investment agency has transferred US$1.103 billion (S$1.53 billion) in investment proceeds from the Cayman Islands to a bank in Singapore, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday….
Hillary Clinton denies breaking any rules over use of private email
By Jenna Greene, From The National Law Journal Hillary Clinton, citing the convenience of using a single mobile device, said she broke no rules in her exclusive use of personal email during her service as secretary of state. “I thought…
Ohio mother and boyfriend plead guilty to raping and torturing her young children until they were ‘almost feral’ after daughter, 11, emailed teacher for help
By Associated Press and Dail Mail Online Reporter The 32-year-old mother pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison Her 45-year-old boyfriend pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and one…
Arctic Sea ice plunges to record low extent for late Winter
By: Bob Henson From Weather Underground Instead of easing toward its typical March maximum in coverage, the Arctic’s sea ice appears to be more inclined toward getting a head start on its yearly summer melt-out. As of Sunday, March 8,…
Children’s Tylenol maker agrees to pay $25m fine
By Saranac Hale Spencer, From The Legal Intelligencer The Johnson & Johnson subsidiary that makes children’s Tylenol has pleaded guilty to a criminal charge for its failure to correct faulty manufacturing practices, agreeing to pay $25 million to resolve the…
Google wins injunction in Mississippi web piracy case
By Sue Reisinger, From Corporate Counsel Courtesy photo. Google Inc. General Counsel Kent Walker won a major first-round victory Monday in the company’s court fight to keep Mississippi from blocking Internet content. At Google’s request, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate…
The Editor Speaks: At LAST!! Paraquat to be banned
It was with a large amount of cheering when I heard the news that the deadly herbicide Paraquat, which has no known antidote, is to be banned by the Cayman Islands government. Cabinet Minister Hon. Marco Archer made the announcement…
Acorn International announces judgment of the Cayman Islands Court in relation to petition and cross petition
March 10, 2015: 08:00 AM ET SHANGHAI, March 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) (“Acorn” or the “Company”), a media and branding company in China engaged in developing, promoting and selling products through extensive direct and distribution…
