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Blockchain Association CEO: 'The SEC doesn’t make the law – it only makes accusations'
Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith responded to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuits against leading cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Coinbase, saying that the SEC does not have the authority to legislate regulations, and she believes that as the judicial process plays out, the flaws in the SEC’s approach will come to light.
Eyes on Biden's EPA to see if PFAS rules coming
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - New leadership in President Joe Biden's Environmental Protection Agency could usher in new environmental regulations, including those on polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.
Robinhood sued for 'playing God' over traders
Robinhood, an online stock broker, has been hit with a wave of lawsuits over its recent handling of stock trades in Gamestop, AMC Theaters and Blackberry.
Settlement comes after Fourth Circuit's ruling in N.C. hog farm case
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A federal appeals court has overturned a $2.5 million punitive damage award against a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods Inc. in a suit by North Carolina residents who complained about odors, pests and noise from an industrial-scale hog farm.
Records show attorney donated money to judge presiding over case in which he is defendant
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Ray Chester, an Austin attorney who is a defendant in a lawsuit involving the Mitte Foundation, has donated money to the re-election campaign of the judge in the case and was listed on her website as a supporter, according to public records.
Landlords win challenge of Oakland garbage franchise fees
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A California appeals court in March ruled in favor of Oakland landlords challenging the legality of garbage collection franchise fees paid to the city by private companies.
Property owner's class action against Indiana city didn't comply with state law
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – The Indiana Court of Appeals has refused to reinstate a lawsuit challenging the City of Hammond’s annual fee on rental property.
Two who sued a hog farm over its smell and flies must pay the other side's legal fees
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) – Two Iowa residents who unsuccessfully sued a hog farm for nuisance are now on the hook for the defendant's legal fees, the Iowa Supreme Court has ruled.
Nursing home can't compel arbitration in resident's death, Arkansas appeals court rules
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) – The Arkansas Court of Appeals has upheld a circuit court ruling that denied a nursing home’s attempt to compel arbitration rather than proceed with a jury trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Delays cost widow her asbestos lawsuit; Dissenting justices say unfairness is 'substantial'
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - The Delaware Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court’s decision to dismiss a widow's asbestos exposure lawsuit.
Michigan court tells plaintiff who sued over sudden bus stop she should've worn seatbelt
An appeals court panel upheld a lower-court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit by a woman in a wheelchair injured who on a bus when the driver stopped suddenly at a yellow light.
Taco Bell says people suing over price of Chalupas ignored the cost on menu
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Briefing is complete as to whether Taco Bell will successfully defend itself against a proposed class action lawsuit from plaintiffs who complained their $5 Chalupa boxes actually cost $6.
Comcast loses appeal in patent infringement case over recording app
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A federal appeals court has ruled against Comcast in a patent infringement case involving technology that allowed customers to use their cell phone to schedule recordings.
Georgia Supreme Court broadens attorney-client privilege waiver in legal malpractice cases
Daryl Moody bought an interest in an aerospace company, Leucadia Group, LLC and wanted to oust the president, Robert Miller. Moody’s lawyers, Hill, Kertscher & Wharton, LLP, (HKW) advised him to create a new company, transfer Leucadia’s shares to it, and then fire Miller as CEO of the original company.
Lawsuit challenges Barnes & Noble, other publishers over 'Inclusive Access' for college textbooks
Major college textbook publishers and bookstores, including Barnes and Noble, conspired to charge students more for course materials by limiting access to other formats and sellers, according to a class-action lawsuit.
Frito-Lay is accused of deceiving customers with its labeling of artificially flavored potato chips
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Frito-Lay North America Inc. is accused of misleading consumers by failing to disclose on the front label that its Ruffles cheddar and sour cream potato chips contain artificial flavoring, a class action lawsuit alleges.
Having a drug that cost $50K per dose hurt sales, says class action suit by investor
Portola Pharmaceuticals Inc. misled investors by exaggerating the potential of a new drug for thrombosis, a class action lawsuit contends.
Company challenges anti-coal ordinance in California
A company that manages coal and petroleum coke shipments in Richmond, Cal., is challenging a new city ordinance that would prevent the products from being stored there.
Facebook accused of stealing artificial intelligence algorithms
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Massachusetts technology company has sued one of its former employees and Facebook for allegedly stealing algorithms for artificial intelligence programs.
Tupperware deceived investors on trouble with Mexico enterprise, class action suit says
FT. MYERS, Florida (Legal Newsline) – Tupperware Brands Corp. misled investors about a business it owned in Mexico, according to a class action lawsuit.