Challenge from ex Enron boss February 28, 2010 Attorneys for Jeff Skilling, the former head of the fallen energy giant Enron, are preparing to challenge the law used to convict him. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments today on whether the law used for his 2006 convictions over the downfall of the energy giant is unconstitutionally vague. Legal experts are unsure [...]
Toyota chief to woo Chinese February 28, 2010 Toyota Motor’s president Akio Toyoda is set to hold a news conference in Beijing today as the automaker looks to limit the damage from a massive global recall on the fast-growing Chinese market. His aim is to explain to the public about its recent quality issues. The briefing will follow Toyoda’s appearance last week in [...]
Citigroup denies Egg sale February 28, 2010 Citigroup said yesterday its online banking business Egg was not for sale, after a British newspaper reported the firm had held talks with trade buyers and a private equity firm. A spokeswoman for Citi UK consumer said Egg was not at the moment for sale. The response was prompted by a newspaper report which cited [...]
The law firm boss who says his US merger is set to take on the world February 28, 2010 For a man weeks away from the biggest deal of his life, Lovells’ managing partner David Harris has a remarkably light air about him. On 1 May the City institution – it can trace its history back to 1899 – will merge with US rival Hogan Hartson to create one of the world’s largest law [...]
Relentless Rooney keeps United hands on the cup February 28, 2010 WAYNE ROONEY climbed off the substitute’s bench to head the winning goal as Manchester United retained the Carling Cup at the expense of plucky Aston Villa at Wembley. The in-form England striker was rested by boss Sir Alex Ferguson but entered the fray just before half-time after Michael Owen had limped off with a hamstring [...]
Glazers count cost of protest February 28, 2010 AS Wayne Rooney inspired Manchester United to Carling Cup victory yesterday there were few red flags in evidence. Instead the crowd was awash with green and gold. Thousands of balloons in the colours were released as the game kicked off. These are the colours of United’s first strip, when the club was called Newton Heath. [...]
Collingwood knock cheers captain Cook February 28, 2010 ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook hailed Paul Collingwood after his composed knock got the skipper’s tenure off to a winning start in Bangladesh. Collingwood’s 75 not out, allied to Cook’s 64, steered the tourists to a six-wicket victory in the first of three one-day internationals. Bangladesh had looked well poised after racing to 63-0, and Tamim [...]
Pavlyuchenko on mark again but injury sours Spurs’ day February 28, 2010 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp is facing a central midfield injury crisis that threatens to derail their challenge for a top-four finish. Goals from Roman Pavlyuchenko and Luka Modric earned victory over in-form Everton and ensured Spurs climbed back above Manchester City into fourth place. But the win came at a cost, with Tom Huddlestone joining [...]
Vindicated Benitez aims ‘Barca’ jibe at Allardyce February 28, 2010 LIVERPOOL boss stoked his feud with Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce after seeing his side win a feisty clash at Anfield and keep up the chase for a Champions League spot. Keith Andrews drew Rovers level from the penalty spot after Reds captain Steven Gerrard had put the home side in front. But fit-again Fernando Torres [...]
Ramsey goes under the knife February 28, 2010 ARSENAL youngster Aaron Ramsey is recovering after surgery on the double break to his right leg suffered on Saturday at Stoke. The Wales midfielder, 19, broke his tibia and fibula in a tackle by Ryan Shawcross during the second half of the Gunners’ 3-1 win. Ramsey is out for the rest of the season and [...]
