DIAGEO PLC: RICO Suit by Colombia Remains Pending in New York

A lawsuit commenced by the Republic of Colombia against spirits companies, including Diageo plc, alleging violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act remains pending in New York, the Company disclosed in its September 13, 2011, Form 20-F filing…

MICROSOFT CORP: Accrues $500M Liability for Contingent Matters

Microsoft Corporation, as of Sept. 30, 2008, recorded accrued aggregate liabilities of about US$500 million in other current liabilities for contingent matters.

As of Sept. 30, 2008, the Company had accrued aggregate liabilities of about US$500 million in other long-term liabilities…

MICROSOFT CORP: Consent Decree on Windows OS Extended to 2009

Additional provisions to a consent decree that imposed various constraints on Microsoft Corporation’s Windows operating system businesses have been extended until November 2009.

The Company is subject to a Consent Decree and Final Judgment that resolved lawsuits brought by the U.S.…

DIAGEO PLC: Republic of Colombia’s RICO Lawsuit Still Ongoing

Diageo plc reported that it is defending against an action filed on Oct. 8, 2004, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York by the Republic of Colombia and a number of its local government entities…