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The article reports that the Sacramento Public Library of Sacramento, California has received $480,000 in restitution from former employees Dennis Nilsson and James Mayle, who were convicted in 2011 of fraud against the library. The nature of the fraud in which the employees created shell corporations which inflated the prices of routine maintenance of library buildings is discussed.

The article reports on Laurence Rabinowitz Queen's Counsel (QC) of One Essex Court and his talk on recent developments in the law of restitution and legislation covering unjust enrichment.

The article reports on the lawsuit filed by Sacramento Public Library (SPL) in California against local contractor Hagginwood Services and two individuals, Janie M. Rankins-Mayle and James E. Mayle. SPL Director Ann Marie Gold is asking for more that $1.3 million in restitution and damages and accusing Hagginwood Services of an estimated $650,000 in repair and maintenance overbilling. The alleged perpetrator is also under investigation by a Sacramento County grand jury, the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The article reports on the court verdict against James A. Vaandering for his abandonment of hazardous materials at Sealmore Corp., an electroplating facility in Muskegon, Michigan. The investigation showed that Vaandering was guilty of leaving chemicals used in electroplating such as acid solutions that contain hydrofluoric acid and hexavalent chromium. These chemicals were proven to be health hazards when exposed to people. Vaandering was sentenced to 13 months imprisonment, to undergo community service, to pay fines and to serve a three-year supervised release.

Focuses on the approval of a mass tort litigation law by the Dutch government in response to the claim of pharmaceutical companies, insurers and individuals for being harmed by the pregnancy drug diethylstibestrol (DES). Ruling of the Dutch Supreme Court on the case in 1992; Tradition of Europeans to avoid using courts to incite corporate reform or restitution; Benefit of the mass litigation law for companies that have several claimants according to retired Stibbe partner Thomas Bremer.

The article focuses on why investors should consider foreign investment in Romania in 2014. Topics include the development of the information technology and energy sectors, the need for investment in agricultural land funds, and the economic growth of Romania in 2014. Information is provided on the completion of the post-communist land restitution process in Romania.

The article reports on the move of revenue lawyer Graham Aaronson who has partnered with barrister Joe Hage to launch a litigation business for ultra high value cases in Great Britain. It mentions that Aaronson has already added three tax partners from law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP. It notes that the trio will work with Aaronson and Hage on restitution claims worth billions against HM Revenue & Customs.

The article focuses on British Lord Justice Rupert Jackson's civil litigation cost reform plans. Information is provided on the reforms, which will alter conditional fee arrangements (CFAs), after-the- event (ATE) insurance premiums, and reduce claimants' costs. It is noted that the reform implementation deadline has been set for April of 2012.

The article focuses on a decision made by the British Court of Appeals that ruled in favor of allowing equal pay disputes to be heard in the British High Court. Information is provided on the importance of the decision, which will allow female public sector employees to bring wage discrimination cases against employers to the High Court rather than the traditional Employment Tribunal.

The article discusses the litigation case of Brocade Communications Systems (BCS) Inc. involving backdating allegation. On June 2, 2008, BCS agreed to pay $160 million to settle claims that backdating depressed share values when it became public knowledge. Since May 2005, several affected investors of companies have followed suit demanding restitution. The Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System was named as lead plaintiff in January 2006.

The article reports on the final $2 million in restitutions that were made by Sanjay Kumar, former chief executive officer (CEO) of Computer Associates International (CA) Inc., in the U.S. Kumar was imprisoned in August 2007 after pleading guilty to fraud, involvement in a $2.2 billion accounting scandal, and obstruction of justice. Under court order, Kumar must repay $52 million to victims of the fraud, and he will sit in jail at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, New Jersey, until 2018. However, Lawrence McMichael, Kumar's lawyer, stated that Kumar has appealed the sentence.

The article reports that William G. Sullivan, senior database administrator at subsidiary of Fidelity National Information Services Inc., has pleaded guilty of stealing 8.5 million customer records in Tampa, Florida. According to court documents, the customer records have been sold to data brokers for about $580,000. Sullivan has admitted the felony fraud charges in federal court and agreed to pay restitution to the victims. Accordingly, the plea agreement has called for a term that is less than the maximum of five-year prison sentence for the crime.

The article reports on the lawsuits filed by Paul Frank Sunich, cofounder of Paul Frank Industries Inc., against the company. The allegations against the company are mentioned. The compensation and restitution sought by Sunich is cited.

Focuses on a deal signed by Computer Associates International Inc. with U.S. federal prosecutors that saved the software company from a conviction for securities fraud and obstruction of justice in September 2004. Selection of lawyer Robert Giuffra Jr. of Sullivan & Cromwell to negotiate the deal; Results of an investigation conducted by the law firm regarding the accounting of Computer Associates; Restitution that will be paid by Computer Associates under the deal.

Reports on the prison sentence given to Douglas Collver for stealing books from the University of Oregon's Knight Library and then selling them on eBay. Additional charges filed against him in other two counties in Oregon; Amount Collver is required to pay in restitution; Type of sentencing imposed on Collver.