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Rent-to-own company says CFPB has no authority over it
SHERMAN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants a Texas federal judge to throw out claims it lacks the authority to prosecute a company offering lease-to-own financial products. -
Mental health facility blamed after man dies inhaling vomit
LUFKIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A wrongful death lawsuit accuses staff at a Texas facility of ignoring a man's pleas for help. -
U.S. alleges negligence in ExxonMobil refinery fire that injured 10, killed 2
BEAUMONT, Texas (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. government has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, alleging violations of federal laws that contributed to a 2013 fire that injured 10 workers and caused the death of two contract employees. -
DOJ: A company created to file lawsuits has wasted 1,500 hours of the government's time
TEXARKANA – The U.S. Department of Justice is asking federal judges around the country to dismiss lawsuits it says are brought by shell companies that misrepresent their true purposes - filing meritless litigation against health care companies. -
Lyme disease patients file federal antitrust lawsuit over ‘bogus’ guidelines
Last month, a group of 28 plaintiff patients sued the Infectious Diseases Society of America, major health insurers and a group of medical doctors, alleging they conspired to deny coverage. -
Fighting multiple fronts, Comcast awaits patent decision that could raise prices
Last week, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice stating it has extended the “target date” for the completion of its investigation to Nov. 16. -
Attorney: Decision on jurisdiction in patent case will encourage more 'baseless suits'
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Those looking for reform concerning patent-litigation jurisdiction will be disappointed to hear that there will be little forward motion through the case between TC Heartland and Kraft. -
Historically high number of patent disputes will continue in 2016, group says
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – An annual report that tracks patent disputes confirms a continued trend in the increasing number of such disputes, a rise that the authors of the report say will likely continue into 2016.