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Cosmetology group alleges education secretary violated federal law
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A cosmetology schools association is suing the U.S. education secretary, alleging violation of federal law. -
Sierra Club sues over petition regarding Tennessee plant
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The Sierra Club is suing the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, alleging breach of duty and violation of federal law. -
Oakland environmental groups accuse EPA administrator of breach of duty
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Two Oakland environmental groups are suing the EPA administrator, alleging breach of duty and violation of federal law. -
Environmental groups sue Army Corps of Engineers over Chattohoochee issues
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Environmental groups are suing the the U,S. government, alleging violation of federal law. -
Auto safety group accuses FTC of violating law
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A California auto safety company is suing the Federal Trade Commission, alleging violation of federal law. -
Former MLS player alleges attorneys botched medical malpractice lawsuit against DC United
Plaintiff Bryan Namoff, a former DC United defenseman, filed a complaint for damages in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia April 4. He seeks to recover more than $126,000 in costs he paid to attorneys Steven Shapiro and Joseph Cammarata, in addition to punitive damages. -
Government accuses explosive detection companies of unfair competition
The U.S. government sued four companies, alleging unfair competition and violation of federal law. -
Consumer accuses oregano distributor of false advertising
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A Washington, D.C., consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against an oregano distributor, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation. -
U.S. government alleges merger of organic milk companies would hurt competition
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The government is suing two organic milk companies, alleging violation of federal law. -
Princeton trustees aim to prevent disclosure of sensitive information
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A university's trustees are suing the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR), citing alleged violation of federal law. -
Government watchdog sues for security report on Clinton emails
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Judicial Watch is suing top federal officials, including Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, over their alleged failure to prepare a report examining national security issues related to Hillary Clinton's email practices. -
Pharmaceutical firm faces class action alleging securities fraud
A retirement system has filed a class-action lawsuit against Mallinckrodt PLC and corporate officers Mark Trudeau and Matthew K. Harbaugh, citing alleged violation of federal securities laws. -
Environmental group’s lawsuit over federal commission’s review process dismissed
In her decision last month, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia refused to side with plaintiff Delaware Riverkeeper Network. DRN sued the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission over allegations that the commission’s review process is “constitutionally deficient.” -
Fishermen's groups sue Trump administration over Obama-era marine monument designation
Several commercial fishermen's groups are suing top federal officials, including President Trump, over last year's designation of a 5,000-square-mile offshore area in New England as a national marine monument that restricts fishing. -
Juror sues JP Morgan over debit card payment system
A man selected for jury service has filed a class action lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase & Co., alleging that the financial institution's debit cards that were used to pay jurors resulted in unfair fees. -
Advocacy groups file lawsuit over Trump’s ‘one-in, two-out’ regulation executive order
The groups take issue with President Donald Trump’s Jan. 30 order, “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs,” which calls for rescinding two government regulations for every new rule introduced, along with interim guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget, or OMB, Feb. 2. -
Animal rights group alleges U.S. agencies didn't respond to livestock petition
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — An animal rights group is suing U.S. agencies, alleging violation of federal law. -
Whole Foods alleged to have not paid bonuses under Gainsharing program
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A former and a current employee of Whole Foods allege they were not paid bonuses. -
Environmental groups sue FDA over keratin hair straighteners
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Two environmental groups are suing the FDA, alleging violation of federal law. -
Feds seek to halt merger between Alaska Air, Virgin America
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The federal government has filed a lawsuit to stop the merger of two airlines over claims it would lessen competition.