News from November 2018
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION: Citibank to Pay More Than $38 Million for Improper Handling of ADRs
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that Citibank N.A. has agreed to pay $38.7 million to settle charges of improper handling of “pre-released” American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).
LAZER APTHEKER ROSELLA & YEDID PC: Six Firm Attorneys Named to 2018 “Super Lawyers” Lists
Six attorneys from the Firm have been re-selected to the “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” lists in the 2018 Super Lawyers, New York Metro Edition.
Consumer alleges Sentry Natural Defense flea and tick medication caused essential oil poisoning in dog
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California resident is suing the makers of a flea and tick medication over allegations the product caused essential oil poisoning in one of her animals.
Consumer alleges Werther's candies are packaged in containers with 40 percent slack-fill
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer alleges a brand of candy is packaged in an illegal container because it contains nonfunctional slack-fill.
Law firms allege Ruby Receptionists overbilled for services
PORTLAND, Ore. (Legal Newsline) – Law firms from Florida and Ohio allege that an Oregon company overbilled them for reception services.
NELSON MULLINS: Financial Regulatory Attorney Evan Thorn Joins Nelson Mullins in Raleigh
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP announced that Evan R. Thorn has joined the firm’s Corporate and Financial Regulatory team as of counsel in Raleigh.
CLARK HILL PLC: Clark Hill Strasburger Announces Addition of Andrew F. Newman
Clark Hill Strasburger today announced that former Akin Gump Senior Counsel Andrew F. Newman has joined the firm as a member of its Litigation Practice in Dallas.
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP: Barnes & Thornburg Partner Keith Brodie elected fellow of College of Labor and employment lawyers
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers has elected Barnes & Thornburg partner Keith J. Brodie as a Fellow for his accomplishments as a management side traditional labor lawyer
BRYAN CAVE: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Elects 23 New Partners
By a vote of the partnership, the international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has elected 23 new lawyers to partnership in the firm, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
ECKERT SEAMANS: Eckert Seamans welcomes Rosa Trembour to Washington office and Litigation Division
Eckert Seamans is pleased to welcome associate Rosa S. Trembour to the firm’s Washington, D.C., office and Litigation Division.
Comcast reaches settlement with Massachusetts over alleged false advertising
BOSTON — Allegations of false advertising for its long-term cable contracts by the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has led Comcast to reach a settlement in which it will pay more than $500,000 in refunds to customers.
Florida: Walgreens, CVS contributed to opioid crisis by not reporting 'suspicious' prescriptions
TALLAHASSEE — The state of Florida has filed an amendment complaint to its May lawsuit against several U.S. opioid manufacturers and distributors, including naming two national drugstores as defendants for their "gross negligence" in opioid distribution.
Lord & Taylor to review theft prevention procedures after racial profiling allegations
BOSTON — Lord & Taylor has agreed to a settlement with the state of Massachusetts to resolve charges by the state's Attorney General's Office that the company's theft prevention actions led to the racial profiling of black and Hispanic customers.
California jury awards $8.8 million in case against veteran's charity scam operators
SAN DIEGO — A California jury handed the state a legal victory by rendering an $8.8 million award in the state's lawsuit against operators of a veteran's charity scam who used donated funds for personal expenses.
Trump's endorsement of ACN: 'Not a word of this was true,' lawsuit says
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A group of people is suing President Donald Trump, his children and the Trump Corp. claiming they fraudulently promoted and endorsed business opportunities.
Missouri law firm seeks to void $75,000 in fees for Indiana attorney
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – A Missouri law firm is seeking to void a total of $75,000 in fees regarding one of the attorneys who worked on a case of a man who passed away after receiving allegedly contaminated medication.
Court finds SciMedica Group, Cephalon did have permission to send faxes
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled that the defendants in a case over a fax sent to a doctor did in fact have permission to send it and granted their motions for summary judgment.
Washington Supreme Court reinstates ruling in favor of school in student's saw injury case
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Supreme Court of the State of Washington ruled on Nov. 1 that since school districts aren’t expected to fulfill a heightened duty of care, a jury’s verdict that found the school district negligent but not the cause of the woman’s injuries should be reinstated.
Wash. SC allows asbestos claim to proceed against Pfizer, adopts apparent manufacturer doctrine
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – On Nov. 1, the Supreme Court of the State of Washington adopted the apparent manufacturer doctrine in a case concerning a man’s exposure to asbestos products that allegedly ultimately led to his sickness and passing.
Consumer alleges Iberia brand canned octopus is really squid
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A California man alleges a brand of canned octopus is actually selling giant squid.