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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. -
Government officials accuse Federal Election Commission of violating law
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — Four current or former government officials and two private citizens are suing the Federal Election Commission, alleging violation of federal law. -
Consumer group accuses egg distributor of deceptive representation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A Minnesota consumer group is suing egg distributors, alleging false and misleading representations. -
Unnamed company wins ruling against Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A judge has ruled against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's efforts to release the identity of a John Doe company under investigation by the organization. -
U.S. accuses Nexstar, Media General of unfair business practices
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. government is suing Nexstar and Media General, alleging unfair business practices. -
U.S. government sues Newman Broadcasting, its president for fraud
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. government has filed a lawsuit against a broadcasting company and its president for alleged fraud. -
Courts raising bar for data breach class actions
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Reports of data breaches have become commonplace, prompting U.S. courts to raise the bar on associated class action lawsuits. -
Individual alleges violation of Freedom of Information Act against federal agency
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — An individual is suing the United States Office of Special Counsel, claiming the agency violated the Freedom of Information Act when the plaintiff requested documents that were withheld from him by the defendant.