News from June 2015
Asbestos suits make up three-fourths of major cases in Illinois' Madison County
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Lawyers resisting tort reform claim asbestos cases “represent a fraction of total cases filed in Madison County.”
Eavesdropping class action filed against Yahoo in Illinois after rejection of nationwide class in California
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Seven days after a California judge rejected a national class action on an eavesdropping claim against Yahoo, Kaylynn Rehberger of Highland started a similar suit on behalf of an Illinois class.
Judicial elections in West Virginia will now be nonpartisan
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – The law requiring judicial elections to be nonpartisan is now in effect in West Virginia.
Asbestos trust transparency law takes effect in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – A key piece of tort reform legislation passed and signed earlier this year now is West Virginia law.
West Virginia's challenge of EPA rule too early, D.C. Circuit says
WASHINGTON – West Virginia’s move to have a federal court review the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Clean Power Plan has been denied.
Innovation Act set for markup by House committee
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - One of the more aggressive pieces of patent reform legislation, the Innovation Act, is scheduled for markup Thursday.
NYCAL plaintiffs say no need to stay cases to create new case management practices
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Plaintiffs attorneys in what has been called the most plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction in the country have responded to a request to stay asbestos lawsuits for 60 days, saying it is neither “the time nor the occasion."
Philadelphia was especially tough place to fight asbestos claims, bankrupt company’s attorney testified
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series examining evidence submitted in Garlock Sealing Technologies’ bankruptcy proceeding that was recently unsealed as a result of Legal Newsline’s legal challenge.
Law professor: Wis. SC justice’s lawsuit over chief justice title doesn’t help already ‘dysfunctional’ court
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana University law professor Charles Geyh understands why Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson is fighting an amendment adopted by voters in April that robbed her of the long-held title of chief justice.
Airline allegedly failed to honor online ticket prices
US Airways has been sued over allegations it advertised certain prices for its airline tickets online but did not honor the prices.
Match.com cited for alleging violating California law
A popular dating site has been sued over allegations the company forced state residents into illegal contracts.
Class action lawsuit claims almond milk from two producers only 2 percent almond
The makers of two almond milk brands are being sued over the percentage of almond contained in its milk.
Louisiana files suit against Pfizer for 'sham' patent lawsuits
The State of Louisiana filed suit against a drug supplier over allegations the company intentionally looked to block less expensive generic versions of one of its drugs.
Tea maker sued for artificial ingredient in 'all-natural' tea
The makers of a tea brand are being sued over allegations its natural tea is mislabeled and isn't actually all natural.
U.S. SC to review case over class action certification
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a federal appeals court ruling that some claim improperly certified a wage and hour class action lawsuit.
Maryland Judiciary opens second free legal clinic for civil cases
The Maryland Judiciary is set to open a second free walk-in legal clinic at the Prince George’s County District Court.
Abrahamson takes fight over Wis. SC chief justice title to Seventh Circuit
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson is taking the fight over her long-held title of chief justice to a federal appeals court.
Patent reform bill clears Senate panel hurdle
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, after a three-hour hearing Thursday, sent a bill aimed at cracking down on so-called patent “trolls” to the Senate floor.
AG Schneiderman calls on FDA to improve dietary supplement practices
A letter sent by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller on Tuesday urges the U.S.
New York condo investigation concludes, developer to pay $1.2 million
A Manhattan developer will pay $1.2 million to New York City due to the loss of five rent-stabilized apartments on the city's Upper West Side, said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.