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Texas fights court challenge to plant-based food labeling law
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas officials like Gov. Greg Abbott have filed their support of a recently passed law requiring companies that make foods that are plant-based to disclose that fact prominently.
Judge won't sanction lawyers for bringing PFAS class action
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge won't punish lawyers accused of ignoring the results of chemical testing when suing the maker of children's school uniforms.
North Carolina Supreme Court justice loses effort to block investigation
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has agreed with the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission that a lawsuit brought by a state Supreme Court justice against it shouldn't be heard in his court.
Aldi moves to dismiss class action lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - In response to a class action lawsuit, Aldi says it never promised customers that its flavored drink enhancers would be free from artificial flavors.
Will there be lobbying, and what is the agenda for November state attorneys general group meeting in South Africa? Who knows.
Not much has been disclosed to the public about a coming meeting of a group of state attorneys general that will take place in South Africa.
Defendant in wave of decongestant litigation says it hasn't made that product in years
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Consumer goods company Church & Dwight says class action lawyers leapt before they looked, when they found out they could sue the makers of cold medicines containing phenylephrine.
Company being crushed under weight of feds' child labor probe, despite no charges
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - A company in the crosshairs of a child labor investigation is hoping a federal court will help protect its reputation as clients flee, while noting a "whistleblower" who kickstarted the probe lied about her age at least once.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Plaintiff in 'boneless' wing case is often confused by products and sues
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Buffalo Wild Wings says the man who sued it over its boneless "wings" was not actually shopping for food but for a lawsuit.
Comcast wins lawsuit brought by Ana de Armas fan
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - The man who filed a lawsuit because actress Ana de Armas' scenes were cut from the movie Yesterday has lost his case.
Combos-maker defends 'REAL CHEESE' claims in response to class action
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Lawsuits over "real cheese" in products like Combos are starting to stink, the snack's maker says.
Judge suggests parts of class action against Vertiv over stock drop should proceed
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Two counts of a securities class action against a company that provides infrastructure for data centers should proceed, a U.S. magistrate judge has recommended.
J. Crew's arbitration clause helps it in fight against class action
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Clothing retailer J. Crew has successfully invoked an arbitration clause to defend itself from a class action lawsuit.
Pickle plaintiff gets to move forward with class action
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Parts of a class action lawsuit over pickles will get to proceed after a Chicago federal judge ruled on Arkk Food Company's motion to dismiss.
Shakedowns and secretaries: Company wants movement on lawsuit against lawyer-created Prop 65 group
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A company targeted by a supposed health advocate says in court papers that the group was created by lawyers solely to file lawsuits and is using one of its founders' former secretaries to serve as a plaintiff.
Personal injury lawyers fight federal lawsuit over fees
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) - It was inappropriate for a client to take his gripe with his personal injury lawyers to federal court, the firms are arguing.
Lawyers move for class certification in lawsuit against cybersecurity company
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Public pension funds unhappy with their investment in a cybersecurity company want a federal judge to certify a class in their class action lawsuit.
EPA finalizes PFAS reporting rules
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last month finished new rules for businesses that have manufactured products with chemicals known as PFAS in them.
Arkansas judge faces civil lawsuit over alleged sexual harassment, also up against criminal charges
YELLVILLE, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - A civil lawsuit has followed criminal charges against an Arkansas judge accused of public sexual indecency.
Virginia AG wonders if pro-Palestine charity is funding terrorism
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia's attorney general is looking into whether a pro-Palestine charity is using funds to provide support to terrorist organizations.
Wrongful death suit filed against Fla. store after kratom overdose
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A new lawsuit in Florida's Palm Beach County alleges kratom killed a 41-year-old man who regularly used it.