News from December 2022
Texas AG moves to dismiss lawsuit over out-of-state abortions
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas' top lawyer says he hasn't prosecuted anyone for facilitating out-of-state abortions, in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down Roe v. Wade, so groups challenging his authority to do so have prematurely filed a lawsuit against him.
Supreme Court interest no reason to halt climate case, D.C. argues
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court’s apparent interest in one of the many lawsuits by government entities against the oil industry is no reason to halt the District of Columbia’s case while ExxonMobil appeals a federal court’s order remanding it back to district court, D.C.’s lawyers argued in an opposition brief.
Bradley Attorney Lillie Hobson Elected to Montgomery County Bar Foundation Board
Bradley is pleased to announce that Lillie A. Hobson, an associate in the firm’s Montgomery office, has been elected to serve a two-year term as a member of the Montgomery County Bar Foundation Board of Directors.
Lawyer says founder of major personal injury firm demanded sex as condition of promotion
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — An attorney alleges she suffered sexual harassment and retaliation by the founder of a prominent law firm that sues nursing homes.
Kenneth Feinberg claims Courtroom Connect in default of more than-$3 million loan
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Famed lawyer and deal-facilitator Kenneth Feinberg has filed a lawsuit seeking repayment of more than $3 million he loaned to Courtroom Connect in 2014.
Chantix lawsuits by governments could become an MDL
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Class actions against Pfizer over the quit-smoking drug Chantix are on hold, as they might soon be consolidated into a multidistrict litigation proceeding in federal court.
Court spikes lawyer's 'frivolous' fight over contingency fee
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - Mississippi’s highest court rejected a lawyer’s claim rival attorneys conspired to deprive him of his contingency fee in a legal malpractice lawsuit, agreeing a trial judge was justified in dismissing the long-running case as frivolous.
Expert's 'widespread deception' fueled talc/asbestos lawsuits, J&J says
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A bankrupt unit of Johnson & Johnson has sued one of the most prominent plaintiff experts in talc litigation, accusing her of knowingly promoting the “false narrative” that cosmetic talc causes cancer.
Troutman Pepper Partner Brooks Smith Selected for Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
Brooks Smith, a veteran environmental and natural resources attorney, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF).
Bradley Partner Rod Clement Inducted as a Fellow of Mississippi Bar Foundation
Bradley is pleased to announce that W. Rodney Clement, a partner in the firm’s Jackson office, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Mississippi Bar Foundation, which recognizes a lawyer’s excellence, as well as dedication and service to the public and profession.
Suit: Costco's Kirkland brand laundry detergent does half as many loads as promised
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A New York woman claims in a class action that Costco's Kirkland brand laundry detergent is only sufficient for half as many loads as advertised on the product's label.
Connecticut AG fights open-records request over climate suit
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - An activist group will face off against Connecticut Attorney General William Tong on Monday in a court hearing over whether the state can keep secret communications with other AGs about politically tinged climate litigation.
South Florida pension fund sues FIGS for disappointing financial performance
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A South Florida police officers and firefighters retirement trust alleges a health apparel company misled its stockholders in violation of federal securities laws.
Chambers Fintech: Morgan Lewis Achieves Rankings in 2023 Guide
Morgan Lewis has earned two practice rankings and one individual lawyer ranking in the recently released Chambers FinTech 2023 guide. T
Patients get more time to sue surgeon who fled to Pakistan, divided court finds
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - An Ohio law barring medical-malpractice lawsuits more than four years after an injury doesn’t apply to cases against a surgeon who fled the country and is now living in Pakistan, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled.
Court: Fall-on-train case would have imposed 'totally impracticable burden'
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - The Atlanta transportation authority isn’t responsible for the injuries of a man who fell as one of its trains was leaving the station, a Georgia appeals court ruled, reversing a trial judge’s decision that would have allowed a jury to hear the case.
Judge says New York's 'ghost gun' lawsuit presents chance to answer key federal question
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A New York federal judge has decided to hear the state attorney general's lawsuit against manufacturers of "ghost guns," finding a need to clarify whether they are firearms or component parts.
Marshall Dennehey Named Among 2022 Most Recommended Law Firms by BTI Consulting Group
BTI Consulting Group, the leading provider of strategic market research to the legal community, has recognized Marshall Dennehey as a law firm that top legal decision makers frequently recommend
Morrisey, other AGs support FCC plan for anti-robotext protections
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and other AGs support an Federal Communications Commission proposal to cut unwanted text messages by requiring mobile wireless providers to block texts from invalid, unassigned or unused numbers, and from numbers on a Do Not Originate list.
Settlement ends Honeywell's 'ill-fated' funding of asbestos trust; Company claimed lawyers were bleeding it dry
ERIE, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Likening the two sides to exhausted boxers or a quarreling couple, a bankruptcy judge approved a settlement between Honeywell and trustees overseeing a fund for paying asbestos claimants under which Honeywell will end its involvement for a lump-sum payment of $1.3 billion.