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PLF: U.S. SC ruling on arbitration beneficial for consumers
In enforcing a clause that requires the arbitration of disputes rather than creating class action lawsuits, the U.S. Supreme Court has helped consumers, a free enterprise advocate says.
Miami attorney says Fla. SC set pro-plaintiff standard in design defect cases
A case recently decided by the Florida Supreme Court created a new standard of proof for plaintiffs in strict product liability and design defect cases, a decision that could lead to more of those types of cases.
Tenth Circuit won't let Western Union challenge class action attorneys' fees
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has ruled that Western Union has no standing to object to a class action attorneys fee award.
ATRA: Reasonable consumer test should work in Glade's favor in air freshener class action
A recently filed class action alleging Glade's air-freshening spray will come down to if a reasonable consumer would have believed the products would "eliminate" odors, a national legal reform group says.
Location of Ashley Madison MDL could provide hurdle for plaintiffs
Class action lawsuits over privacy issues raised by this summer’s cyberattack on dating website Ashley Madison will be consolidated in St. Louis federal court.
DOJ: Despite 2012 settlement, celiac disease not necessarily a disability under ADA
A Department of Justice spokesperson says a 2012 civil rights settlement on behalf of Lesley University students with celiac disease doesn't necessarily make the condition a disability.