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Plaintiffs lawyers welcome judges from litigation hotbeds to conference in Las Vegas

By John Breslin | Nov 4, 2019

LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) – Two judges involved in two of the most high-profile series of legal actions in the country were panelists at a Las Vegas conference organized by plaintiff lawyers.

Virginia TV station fights defamation lawsuit launched by criminal defense lawyer/politician

By John Breslin | Nov 1, 2019

RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A television station is asking a court to dismiss a defamation action taken by a criminal defense lawyer/politician.

From WV Record

Attorney launches WV investigation into credit card data breach, urges potential victims to make contact

By John Breslin | 2 months ago

MORGANTOWN – A West Virginia attorney has launched an investigation to find out just how many in the state were affected by a giant credit card data breach and what legal moves can be taken, collectively or individually.

Full Delaware Supreme Court to hear $66M legal malpractice claim against prominent law firm

By John Breslin | Oct 17, 2019

WILMINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Oral arguments in a case involving arguments that a law firm issued bad advice that cost a company nearly $66 million will be heard by a full Delaware Supreme Court in early December.

From St. Louis Record

First Monsanto herbicide cancer trial in St. Louis, due to begin next week, postponed

By John Breslin | 2 months ago

ST. LOUIS – A trial in St. Louis over claims that a key ingredient in an herbicide was linked to cancer in number of people is postponed.

No evidence to justify entire PFAS chemical family as hazardous, industry groups tell Senate committee

By John Breslin | Oct 1, 2019

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – No scientific-based evidence has emerged to justify the listing of all members of a chemical family as hazardous and toxic, according to a coalition of industry groups.

Manufacture of life-saving devices under threat from PFAS legislation, industry says

By John Breslin | Sep 30, 2019

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Any legislation designating an entire family of chemicals as hazardous and toxic could deter medical device makers from producing life-saving devices, manufacturers are warning.

Air travelers, manufacturers face extra costs if 'hazardous' chemical amendment passes, AIA leader warns

By John Breslin | Sep 27, 2019

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Air travelers and aerospace manufacturers may face extra costs if an amendment designating a family of chemicals as hazardous is included in legislation currently being discussed in congressional conference, an industry leader is warning.

Airports will face 'extensive and costly litigation' if PFAS included in Superfund law, group says

By John Breslin | Sep 26, 2019

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Airports would face "extensive and costly litigation" if a family of chemicals used in firefighting foam is designated hazardous under the Superfund law, airport executives warn.

Purdue Pharma reportedly offers deal to settle opioid MDL claims; Judge recently OK'd plaintiffs experts to testify

By John Breslin | Aug 29, 2019

CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) – Purdue Pharma, the maker of the pain drug OxyContin, has reportedly offered a settlement in a lawsuit filed by more than 1,500 counties and municipalities over claims that it helped ignite the opioid crisis that has left hundreds of thousands dead over two decades.

Oil trade association files suit against California over law allowing increased union involvement

By John Breslin | Aug 14, 2019

SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) – Oil companies in California want a federal court to strike down state regulations that allow union representatives to be more involved in workplace safety.

Former Fox News presenter Tantaros says New York's #MeToo law applies to her sexual harassment claims

By John Breslin | Aug 13, 2019

NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A former Fox News presenter is seeking to move her sexual harassment claims against the news channel back into state court, arguing a New York statute introduced in the aftermath of the birth of the #MeToo movement bars mandatory arbitration of the allegations.

Bayer on reported multibillion-dollar Roundup proposal: No comment on 'rumors or speculation'

By John Breslin | Aug 12, 2019

ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Bayer will not comment on "rumors and speculation," the company said following a report that it has proposed a multibillion-dollar global settlement over claims that the use of its weedkiller causes cancer.

Class action lawsuits over the price of tuna clear major hurdle

By John Breslin | Aug 12, 2019

SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge in California has certified three putative classes in suits against canned tuna manufacturers over alleged violations of federal anti-trust statutes.

From Florida Record

Report details funding of climate change litigation through well-heeled foundations, non-profits

By John Breslin | 4 months ago

Organizations and attorneys involved in legal action against companies over the impact of climate change are being supported and funded by a network of non-profit foundations, according to a new report.

PFAS litigation expands to include corporate plaintiffs; Refinery suing over cleanup

By John Breslin | Aug 6, 2019

MUSKOGEE, Okla. (Legal Newsline) – Allegations of product liability is at the core of a lawsuit filed by an oil refining company against a raft of defendants over the sale of a firefighting foam containing chemical compounds believed dangerous to health and the environment.

Treatment centers allege Michigan's largest health insurer 'slashed' reimbursement rates; BCBS says its rates were appropriate

By John Breslin | Aug 5, 2019

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Legal Newsline) – Four substance abuse treatment centers in Michigan have filed a lawsuit against an insurance company over claims that it "slashed" reimbursement rates, or did not pay, for the treatment of patients at their facilities.

Whistleblower wants his money, asks D.C. Circuit to order SEC to pay up from Teva settlement

By John Breslin | Aug 2, 2019

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – An unnamed individual involved in a case that led to a pharmaceutical company paying hundreds of millions of dollars to settle bribery charges is asking the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to order the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to promptly rule on his claim for whistleblower compensation.

California court grants Johnson & Johnson subsidiary new trial after $400 million talc verdict

By John Breslin | Jul 15, 2019

LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson will face a new trial over claims that its talcum powder caused ovarian cancer, a California appeals court has ruled. The appeals court also affirmed a ruling voiding a verdict awarding more than $400 million against the parent company.

Cancer treatment center wants to block Florida law that voids non-compete agreement