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By: Kate Kelly

Friday, 5 Apr 2013 | 5:12 PM ET

There's a positive development in the Justice Department's case against Constellation Brands, reports CNBC's Kate Kelly.

Wal-Mart Employees Ask Judge for More Damages Thursday, 4 Jan 2007 | 2:47 AM ET

Wal-Mart workers in Pennsylvania who won a $78.5 million judgment for working off the clock and through rest breaks returned to court Wednesday to seek another $72 million in damages and interest.
High-End Retailers Take Aim At Target Thursday, 21 Dec 2006 | 3:16 PM ET

Target is one of the few retailers enjoying a good Christmas season. Much of the giant discounter's success can be traced to their so-called "cheap chic" styles. However, some upscale competitors now claim Target's styles are not their own. Jane Wells investigated why one of the brightest retail lights of the holiday season might become a legal "target."
Merck Wins Another Vioxx Case Wednesday, 13 Dec 2006 | 4:11 PM ET

A New Orleans jury handed Merck a victory today in the latest federal Vioxx product liability trial, finding that the drugmaker adequately warned of the heart risks associated with the medicine.
Under Scrutiny: SEC And Insider Trading Tuesday, 5 Dec 2006 | 1:14 PM ET

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is meeting today. They're looking into how the Securities and Exchange Commission conducted its insider trading inquiry of high-powered hedge fund--Pequot Capital. The story may seem a bit confusing--but we'll sort it out. Gary Aguirre--an attorney and investigator--was dismissed from the SEC on Sept. 1, 2005.