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'Business decision': Did DEA boss leave opioid distributors hanging?

By John O'Brien | Sep 20, 2019

During the boom of the addiction crisis in America, opioid distributors were told to figure out a system for identifying suspicious orders but what they came up with could never be given a stamp of approval from federal regulators – even if they asked.

Federal Court

Manufacturers group calls for government-industry partnerships to meet carbon emission goals

By John Sammon | Sep 19, 2019

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A representative of manufacturing industries on Wednesday said they would do their part to reduce carbon emissions in the atmosphere if the federal government would work with them to incentivize technological innovation.

State Court

Alleged victim of deacon serving two life sentences can move forward with lawsuit against Church of God

By Marian Johns | Sep 19, 2019

RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled a minor alleging she was a 4-year-old victim of a former church leader convicted of sexual abuse and currently serving two life sentences can move forward with part of her negligence claims against the local church and national Church of God In Christ.

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Horse racing organizations allege Arizona law governing race simulcasts is unconstitutional

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 19, 2019

PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — A company that distributes horse racing content and a company that holds live racing events are challenging a new Arizona law that governs simulcasts of racing events.

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Consumers file suit against Walmart over allegations gift cards were tampered with before purchase

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 19, 2019

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — A group of individuals is suing Walmart over allegations that funds they loaded onto gift cards were used by a third party because the cards had been tampered with prior to their purchase.

Federal Court

Suit filed against General Mills claims Fruit Roll-ups 'naturally flavored' label is deceptive

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 19, 2019

BENTON, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – A woman is suing General Mills over allegations she was misled about the flavorings in a snack product.

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Lawsuit says Gold Peak Tea bottle's design makes buyers think they are getting more tea than they are

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 19, 2019

LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Van Nuys, California man is suing Coca-Cola alleging that bottles of a brand of tea do not contain the amount that consumers expect.

LITIFY: Gov. Edwards, Litify Announce Tech Firm’s Entry into New Orleans

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2019

The New Orleans Business Alliance made the following announcement on Sept. 9:

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University of Utah defeats medical malpractice lawsuit

By Shanice Harris | Sep 18, 2019

SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) – The Utah Supreme Court has sided with state's Third District Court in ruling that a woman allegedly injured during a surgery at LDS Hospital waited too long to file her case.

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Fox, Disney and others challenge Maine's a la carte cable law

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 18, 2019

PORTLAND, Maine (Legal Newsline) — A group of cable and video program providers has filed a lawsuit against Maine's a la carte cable law over allegations it violates its constitutional rights.

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PharmacyChecker.com alleges nonprofits, private firms are engaging in 'scare campaign' to harm reputation

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 18, 2019

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A New York pharmacy evaluation company is suing a group of companies over allegations that it is suppressing competition for online pharmacy verification services and drug pricing information.

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After monument of Confederate soldier vandalized, Virginia city sues to move it elsewhere

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 18, 2019

NORFOLK, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A Virginia city and its council are suing the commonwealth in order to move a Confederate monument.

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Octogenarian bailiffs fail to convince Michigan court they were fired because of age, disabilities

By Charmaine Little | Sep 18, 2019

LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) – An appeal filed by two former bailiffs for Michigan's 36th District Court against the court over allegations of age and disability discrimination has failed.

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Federal jury awards plaintiffs $17 million in Washington Amtrak derailment case

By Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Sep 18, 2019

TACOMA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – A federal jury has awarded a multimillion dollar verdict to two families impacted by the deadly 2017 Amtrak 501 train crash outside of Dupont, Washington.

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Mississippi Supreme Court says plaintiff failed to prove legal malpractice caused damages

By Shanice Harris | Sep 17, 2019

JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Mississippi on Aug. 29 affirmed a lower court's decision in a legal malpractice case between a medical office and a law firm.

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Vintage samples of talc bought on eBay not good enough proof in New Jersey asbestos lawsuit

By Shanice Harris | Sep 17, 2019

TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – The Superior Court of New Jersey ruled on Aug. 29 to affirm a lower court's verdict in the defendants' favor in a case filed over allegations talc powder products led to a woman's mesothelioma diagnosis and death.

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A loss for couple who sued Westlaw for publishing digits of Social Security number

By Charmaine Little | Sep 17, 2019

LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) – A Michigan court has denied a couple's appeal of a ruling that dismissed their suit with prejudice over allegations a company allegedly published the first five numbers of their Social Security number on its public records website.

REEDSMITH LLP: Reed Smith Lawyers Make Brummell List of Inspirational Women

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2019

The list shines a spotlight on 30 “trailblazing women leading the charge and making positive changes in the City.” Real Estate partner Sarah Cunningham is featured for her work with some of the London office’s top real estate clients, as well as for leading women’s events at both the firm and industry levels.

CLARK HILL PLC: Railroad Attorney Justin Marks Joins Clark Hill’s Corporate Business Unit and Transportation Practice

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2019

Clark Hill is excited to announce that Justin Marks has joined the firm’s Corporate Business Unit as a Senior Attorney in the firm’s Washington, DC office.

PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Hamilton Lawyers Named to New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2019

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2019

Pepper Hamilton announced that eight lawyers have been named by New York-Metro Super Lawyers as top attorneys in the state for 2019.