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Court rejects plaintiff lawyers' attempt to eliminate California's cap on fees
FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A law firm has no basis for suing to eliminate California’s cap on contingency fees and non-economic damages in malpractice lawsuits, an appeals court ruled, citing previous decisions by the state Supreme Court as well as the law firm’s speculative theories about how the caps deny plaintiffs the right to sue.
Former Sec Enforcement Veteran Frederick Block Joins Morgan Lewis in Washington, DC
Morgan Lewis continues its success in attracting outstanding former high-level government officials with the addition of Frederick Block, whose 15-year career at the US Securities and Exchange Commission includes most recently managing litigation nationwide as supervisory trial counsel.
Florida's high court rejects 'excessive' $16 million damages award in wrongful death case
The Florida Supreme Court has struck down a $16 million punitive damages award in a wrongful death case, concluding that the award was out of sync with the jury’s compensatory damages award of just $150,000.
Massage chain can't escape assault lawsuit by citing clickwrap agreement
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A massage parlor franchising company can’t escape a sexual assault lawsuit by one of its customers by citing an arbitration clause buried in a 10-page electronic agreement she never read when she checked in to her local outlet, a California appeals court ruled.
Procter & Gamble to judge: Toss this floss lawsuit
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Fighting one of a growing number of class action lawsuits over the alleged presence of chemicals known as PFAS in consumer products, Procter & Gamble says it is undeniable that flossing is healthy.
Netchoice claims California's Age Appropriate Design Code Act is unconstitutional
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Netchoice has filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta alleging the state's Age Appropriate Design Code Act is unconstitutional.
Lawsuit alleges Ranch Water deceptively labeled as containing tequila
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — A consumer class action lawsuit alleges Molson Coors' "Ranch Water" labeling is misleading because the beverage does not contain tequila.
Companies embroiled in talc litigation lose challenge to plaintiff experts in $12M case
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Plaintiff experts who say cosmetic talcum powder causes the fatal cancer mesothelioma were properly allowed to testify in a trial that resulted in a $12 million plaintiff verdict, a California appeals court ruled, rejecting defense arguments they didn’t have scientific evidence to support their opinions.
Eight Ballard Spahr Attorneys Elevated to Of Counsel, Counsel
Eight Ballard Spahr attorneys have been elevated to Of Counsel or Counsel, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced.
Fox Rothschild Welcomes White-Collar Litigator Jack Siegal in Boston
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome Jack I. Siegal to the Boston office as a partner in the Litigation Department and White-Collar Criminal Defense & Regulatory Compliance Practice.
D.C. wants lawsuit against Dan Snyder, NFL out of federal court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The District of Columbia wants its lawsuit against Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder and the National Football League sent back to where it was first filed.
'Made in the USA' class action against New Balance to move forward
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Plaintiffs have made it past New Balance's motion to dismiss as they have received permission to pursue a class action lawsuit over the shoe-maker's "Made in the USA" collection.
Appeals court orders briefing on D.C.'s climate litigation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A federal court has put a brief stay on the District of Columbia's climate change lawsuit against Exxon and other oil companies while it decides if a longer one is needed.
Users allege several brands of ovulation kits are inaccurate
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — The makers of Clearblue, First Response and other ovulation test kits are facing a claim they label the products as falsely predicting ovulation with 99% accuracy.
Client alleges Houston law firm trying to take 60% of contingency fee after shoddy work
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline)— A Texas man alleges a Houston law firm he fired is falsely attempting to get 60% in contingency fees from his personal injury case.
Watchdog explores link between U.S. Interior Department Secretary and her daughter's lobbying
Somah Haaland is the daughter of Deb Haaland whom U.S. Pres. Joe Biden appointed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior.
Child porn plea coming in case of Arkansas teacher's aide as school faces lawsuits
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - A former teacher's aide accused in civil court of sexually assaulting three young children is pleading guilty to criminal charges.
Lawyers try to plead their way out of $1.8M hole with litigation funder
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Lawyers in a dispute with their litigation funder are urging a federal judge not to listen to a magistrate judge who feels they must pay $1.8 million.
Consumers allege Luden's wild cherry lozenges don't have any cherry ingredients
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A consumer class action lawsuit alleges the maker of Luden's wild cherry lozenges falsely led consumers to believe the product contains real cherry ingredients.
Waffle House faces lawsuit over price of breakfast combo
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Waffle House customer is alleging deceptive price advertising on the restaurant's combination breakfast meal.