Four technology companies asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court...

Four technology companies asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overrule U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh’s rejection of their proposed $324.5 million settlement over hiring practices, in a Thursday filing (case No. 11-cv-2509). Adobe, Apple, Google and Intel were accused in a 2011 lawsuit of colluding to stop intercompany employee poaching. In filings Thursday, Koh suggested a jury trial to begin Jan 12. The companies have requested a stay pending the 9th Circuit decision.