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Manchin's opposition dooms key Biden pick for Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON – Senator Joe Manchin says he will oppose the nomination of one of President Biden’s key Federal Reserve Board picks. -
Capito says Biden nominee 'would be a disaster at the Federal Reserve'
WASHINGTON – Add U.S. Shelley Moore Capito to the list of officials opposed to one of President Joe Biden’s key Federal Reserve nominees. -
Manchin getting more frustrated about growing inflation numbers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Inflation numbers continue to increase, and so does Sen. Joe Manchin’s frustration about the issue. -
Expert says Raskin's Fed confirmation could spell disaster for energy sector
SAN FRANCISCO – An economics expert says President Joe Biden’s nominee for a key Federal Reserve position could be disastrous for the energy sector and for West Virginia. -
State financial officers oppose key Biden nominee to Federal Reserve
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s Riley Moore is just one of several state treasurers and financial officers opposed to President Joe Biden’s nominee for a key position with the Federal Reserve. -
Inflation – Manchin's litmus test for spending bill – will be around longer than expected
WASHINGTON – Sen. Joe Manchin always said inflation would be his guide in deciding on the massive Build Back Better bill. Now, a new report on inflation says it will stay with us for much longer than anticipated, further calling into question by some the addition of trillions more in federal spending. -
New York Times took my money without asking, lawsuit complains
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A subscriber to The New York Times is alleging it unfairly and automatically renewed her agreement. -
Facebook will pay $550M to settle Illinois photo tag class action brought by Edelson, other firms
Facebook has agreed to pay $550 million to settle one of the first and largest class actions launched under an Illinois biometrics privacy law. -
Delegates angered by West Virginia 'hillybilly' stereotypes in 'Dark Waters' movie
CHARLESTON – Some members of the West Virginia House of Delegates are upset by some stereotypical depictions of the Mountain State in a new film triggered by the leaking of alleged cancer-causing chemicals in Wood County. Those stereotypes include one image of a young girl on a bicycle with “blackened, rotting teeth.” -
DuPont says 'Dark Waters' film doesn't tell full story of PFAS, litigation
PARKERSBURG – DuPont executives say a new movie doesn’t accurately tell the full story about the chemicals that allegedly leaked into waterways around Parkersburg from one of its plants. -
Can a body of water have rights like a human? Lake Erie Bill of Rights faces challenge
TOLEDO, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – A new law that gives Lake Erie legal rights that are normally reserved for humans is expected to have a difficult time surviving appeals, but that’s little comfort to Ohio’s farmers right now. -
Former Senate majority leader Reid hits out, but remembered for unwavering support of trial lawyers
During his time in the U.S. Senate, Harry Reid was a major ally for the nation's plaintiffs lawyers -
Watch New York City for crucial talcum powder verdicts in 2019
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York’s specialized court for asbestos lawsuits could become a pivotal battleground for litigation over talcum powder as plaintiff lawyers seek to establish a record of wins in a court system known for liberal rules and big jury verdicts. -
Lawmakers, legal funding industry square off over regulation in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Pressure is growing on the legal funding industry as more states are scrutinizing the growing business, including what some are describing as the extortionate interest rates charged. -
California Assembly takes on lawyer ads, unanimously passes bill that would punish misleading claims
SACRAMENTO - California's lawmakers have passed a bill aimed at combating what supporters claim is misleading advertising by plaintiffs attorneys. -
New York Times alleges Defense Department violated law
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — The New York Times and a reporter are suing the Defense Department, alleging violation of federal law.