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Opioid trial averted in $260 million settlement with four drug companies

By Richard Jones | Oct 21, 2019

Four of the nation’s largest drug companies reached a last-minute settlement this morning with two Ohio counties to avoid a trial in federal court.

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: John L. Mascialino to Speak at City & State’s Procurement Conference

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

John L. Mascialino, chair of the New York City Government Law & Policy Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP will speak on a panel titled, “What to Know about Doing Business in New York,” Oct. 24 at City & State’s Procurement Conference.

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Webinar to be held on Oct. 22, 2019

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

Greenberg Traurig is hosting the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Webinar October 22, 2019 in the Northern Virginia office.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Arizona Discount Movers to Pay $54,000 to Settle EEOC Racial Harassment Case

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

Arizona Discount Movers of Phoenix will pay $54,000 and furnish other relief to settle a racial harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employ­ment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Caribbean Farmers Market to Pay $25,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Constructive Discharge Lawsuit

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

Caribbean Farmers Market, a Decatur, Ga, supermarket, will pay $25,000 and provide other significant relief to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced.

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New trial in Georgia medical malpractice case, thanks to Supreme Court ruling

By Charmaine Little | Oct 21, 2019

ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Georgia has vacated a judgment and remanded a case filed by a couple who sued Rockdale Hospital LLC over allegations of medical malpractice.

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Delaware court dismisses most of plaintiffs' claims in suit over $40 million Pro Performance Sports asset sale

By Charmaine Little | Oct 21, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – A Delaware court has denied in part and granted in part a motion to dismiss a case concerning a $40 million transaction that was claimed to be unfair.

State Court

Botanical garden in Atlanta wants to ban firearms; Courts are asked if it can

By Charmaine Little | Oct 21, 2019

ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of Georgia has sent a case regarding whether the Atlanta Botanical Garden can prohibit firearms on its property back to a lower court.

Attorneys & Judges

There's second major trial starting this week - New York v. Exxon

By Daniel Fisher | Oct 21, 2019

NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - It's not only opioid week, as a high-stakes trial scheduled to begin Tuesday afternoon in New York pits ExxonMobil against New York Attorney General Letitia James over claims the international oil giant downplayed the expected costs of global warming, not to investors, but to itself.

Federal Court

Ohio AG to colleagues: Let's limit fees to private lawyers in opioid settlement

By Daniel Fisher | Oct 18, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has warned his fellow AGs that a reported $50 billion settlement of opioid claims will fall apart unless the states demand tight controls on fees to private lawyers and make sure the rest of the money is directed toward programs designed to address the opioid crisis, instead of state general funds.

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Full Delaware Supreme Court to hear $66M legal malpractice claim against prominent law firm

By John Breslin | Oct 17, 2019

WILMINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Oral arguments in a case involving arguments that a law firm issued bad advice that cost a company nearly $66 million will be heard by a full Delaware Supreme Court in early December.

Attorneys & Judges

DOJ watchdog isn't impressed with the opioid 'Whistleblower'; What will jurors in historic trial think?

By John O'Brien | Oct 17, 2019

CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) – Is he blowing the whistle or passing the buck? A badge-flashing, gun-toting bulldog, or an ineffective bureaucrat? Is he defined by an appearance on "60 Minutes," or the fact that trial lawyers pay him $500 for 60 minutes of his time?

State Court

Oklahoma judge admits to $100M mistake in landmark opioid verdict against J&J

By John Sammon | Oct 15, 2019

NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) – In a hearing Tuesday to clarify disagreements over a $572 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson for allegedly helping create an opioid epidemic in Oklahoma, attorneys for the state argued more money was needed to fully abate the problem, while lawyers for J&J requested joint liability credits to ease its burden.

TOPDOG Legal Marketing Announces New Brand, Law Firm Marketing Model

By Legal Newsline Submission | Oct 15, 2019

TOPDOG Legal Marketing, an attorney-led team serving law firms nationwide, is excited to reveal its new brand and announce expanded options to better serve its clients

FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Maximizing Solar Tax Credits – Navigating the Start of Construction Rules (Part II)

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

As solar developers begin looking beyond 2019 and planning for the phasedown of the Section 48 solar investment tax credit, an understanding of the grandfathering rules for projects placed in service between 2020 and the end of 2023 is critical.

FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley's Government Contracts Annual Update

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

You’re invited to Foley’s Government Contracts Annual Update on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Federal Court

Toothpaste's promise to whiten is 'based on false hope'

By Carrie Bradon | Oct 15, 2019

LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A woman is suing a toothpaste manufacturer over allegations it advertises a brand of whitening toothpaste "based on false hope."

Federal Court

Hearing today for challenge to Massachusetts' ban on vaping product sales

By Karen Kidd | Oct 15, 2019

BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A hearing is scheduled for today for a federal judge to reconsider whether to place on hold Massachusetts' emergency four-month ban on vaping product sales after previously finding e-cigarette organizations hadn't made their case for a temporary halt.

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Domino's must face blind man's suit over website after U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal

By Karen Kidd | Oct 15, 2019

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Domino's Pizza Inc. must face the lawsuit of a blind man who claims the nationwide pizza delivery chain's website and mobile-phone app violates the Americans with Disabilities Act after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up the case.