Mr. de Icaza has become a vocal critic of the government, contending that it is its duty "to protect the country's technology market, and they're not doing it".
In another case, Hot Wax unsuccessfully sued Turtle Wax in 1999, contending that it created the impression that its car wax actually contained wax.
They sued Merrill, contending that it had failed to supervise its broker and that his choices were unsuitable.
Ericsson had specified that the turret be lowered in the event of a storm, contending that it would seal itself against its brass ring.
(The second magazine, OK!, is also suing Hello!, for $2.8 million, contending that it lost business because Hello! published its photos first).
Yahoo has resisted Microsoft's overtures, contending that it will not negotiate unless Microsoft raises its offer.
Since then, Northwestern has instituted mandatory nap time into its game-day regimen, with players contending that it makes a significant difference on the field.
The Bloomberg administration opposes it outright, contending that it would not reduce childhood lead poisoning and questioning its cost.
It pointed to examples of such reporting in its own paper and the Sunday Times, contending that it is work "only traditional news gatherers can do".
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Morgan Stanley in September, contending that it had discriminated against women who worked in a unit of its investment bank.
Ms. O'Donnell then countersued, contending that it was Gruner & Jahr that breached their agreement.
