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LIV Golf to argue why court docs from fight with PGA should stay sealed
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - LIV Golf will try to convince a federal judge that previously sealed court documents should stay that way, as the New York Times fights for access.
Lawsuit: Minor patient sexually assaulted at Arkansas mental health hospital
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — An Arkansas mental health hospital is facing a lawsuit after a minor patient allegedly suffered sexual assault from a male patient.
Lawsuit says electrical shock at Florida State blew worker out of his shoes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A subcontractor who allegedly suffered severe burns from a 480-watt electrical shock while working at Florida State University is claiming the school' negligence.
League Tables Show Troutman Pepper Among Top Law Firms for Private Equity, Venture Capital Deals Through Q2
Troutman Pepper’s Private Equity and Emerging Company + Venture Capital practices achieved top results in the league tables for the first half of 2023, advancing in numerous categories as tracked by Refinitiv and PitchBook.
Virginia State Police, facing lawsuit, says speeding suspect shot himself
NORFOLK, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The Virginia State Police says there is no way its troopers should be liable for the death of a man who led them on a high-speed chase then shot himself with his own gun.
Huge verdict affirmed for family of woman pinned under dump truck
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - A Kentucky appeals court has affirmed a $32 million verdict in a lawsuit over a fatal crash involving a dump truck hauling asphalt.
Hospital defeats battery accusations after keeping woman alive
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - An Indiana hospital has defeated the lawsuit of a family upset that it provided life-prolonging care to their 91-year-old mother whose living will had do-not-resuscitate provisions.
Lawsuit filed against Target over water enhancer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A consumer alleges Target falsely labels its Market Pantry-brand water enhancer as containing only natural flavorings.
Shareholders sue AT&T after lead cables uncovered
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — AT&T is facing a class action lawsuit from shareholders alleging it failed to fully disclose environmental and health issues with its lead cables, which caused stock prices to fall.
Foley Earns High Marks in IJ Global’s Power & Renewable Project Finance Rankings
Foley & Lardner LLP earned high rankings in IJGlobal’s League Tables: H1 Americas Power and Renewables Legal Advisers.
Class action lawyers win judge's respect - and $266 million
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Securities class action lawyers are rejoicing at a recent ruling that gives them 26.7 % of the largest cash recovery in the history of the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Michigan PFAS limits struck after 3M's challenge successful
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - A Michigan appeals court has struck down the state's limits on chemicals known as PFAS in drinking water, finding regulators failed to show how much it would cost businesses to comply.
Judge's recusal doesn't offer new shot for lawyer crying foul on arbitration proceeding
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Despite a switch in judges, the federal court in San Francisco won't interfere with state court proceedings in which a personal injury lawyer says court officials have improperly aligned with an insurance company he sued.
Class action: Kosher ice cream contains ingredients that causes bacterial illness
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A class action lawsuit alleges Real Kosher Ice Cream does not disclose its products contain ingredients that increase risk of bacterial illnesses.
Man sues Fla. sheriff's deputies after chase leads to broken arm
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A man alleges that he was assaulted by Florida sheriff's deputies and denied medical care for a broken arm.
Maureen Coghlan, Debra Rosen and Richard Wells Recognized by NJLJ 2023 New Jersey Legal Awards
Archer is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized for their efforts by the New Jersey Law Journal this year in the publication’s annual awards.*
South Carolina to pay $79K after legislative caucus wins case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - A caucus of South Carolina lawmakers will have their legal fees paid by the State after successfully challenging a prohibition on its activities.
Connecticut Supreme Court decides when COVID immunity from lawsuits applies
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - A pair of rulings from the Connecticut Supreme Court will give guidance to health care providers hoping to use the immunity afforded them during the COVID pandemic to fight lawsuits.
Those who think cough drops are permanent cures won't be part of class action after early individual settlement
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) -- A proposed class action lawsuit brought on behalf of consumers who think cough drops permanently cure their ailments has been settled after the maker of Halls lozenges moved to have it tossed out of court.
California deputies face suit over shooting death of man with mental health issues
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — Several California law enforcement officers are facing a lawsuit after the shooting death of a person who allegedly suffered mental health issues.