ABITIBIBOWATER INC: Newfoundland Appeal Hearing Set for Nov. 16

AbitibiBowater Inc. says a Nov. 16, 2011 hearing is set for an appeal on a decision regarding a Newfoundland and Labrador environmental claim.

On March 31, 2010, the Canadian Court dismissed a motion for declaratory judgment brought by the province of…

ABITIBIBOWATER INC: Records $4MM at Dec. 31 for Envt’l. Cleanup

AbitibiBowater Inc., as of Dec. 31, 2010, has recorded US$4 million for environmental liabilities, according to the Company’s annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 5, 2011.

The Company may be a “potentially responsible party” with respect…

ABITIBIBOWATER INC: Newfoundland Appeal Hearing Set for Nov. 16

AbitibiBowater Inc. says a hearing on an environmental appeal involving the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador is slated for Nov. 16, 2011.

On March 31, 2010, the Canadian Court dismissed a motion for declaratory judgment brought by the province of…

ABITIBIBOWATER INC: Newfoundland and Labrador Case Still Ongoing

Environmental litigation concerning AbitibiBowater Inc. and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada on various environmental orders is ongoing.

On March 31, 2010, the Canadian Court dismissed a motion for declaratory judgment brought by the province of Newfoundland and Labrador,…

ABITIBIBOWATER INC: Newfoundland’s Appeal Dismissed Last May 18

AbitibiBowater Inc. says the province of Newfoundland and

Labrador sought leave to appeal a Canadian Court’s judgment

(regarding certain environmental orders) to the Quebec Court of

Appeal, which was denied on May 18, 2010.

On March 31, 2010, the Canadian Court dismissed a motion…