News from November 2018
Microcap stock marketer charged by SEC for 'manipulative trades'
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Virginia resident who dealt with microcap stock has been charged by the federal government with participating in thousands of "manipulative trades" for stocks he was being paid to market.
WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER: Wilson Elser Opens New Offices in Alabama and Tennessee
National law firm Wilson Elser has announced the opening of new offices in Birmingham, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee – bringing the firm’s office count nationally to 37.
Sterigenics: Lawsuits asking courts to rewrite federal clean air rules, based on a 'flawed' report
Saying plaintiffs are asking the courts to essentially rewrite federal environmental laws and regulatory rules based on a single report issued by a federal agency relying on faulty data, medical device sterilizer Sterigenics has asked a federal judge to corral a stampede of lawsuits that have hit the courts in recent weeks amid a blizzard of media reports asserting the company’s use of a key sterilizing agent at its facility in suburban Willowbrook could cause cancer.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Adds Health Care Partner Emily Weber in Denver
Foley & Lardner LLP announced that Emily Weber has joined the firm’s Health Care Practice as a partner in its Denver office.
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP: Four Barnes & Thornburg attorneys, staff recognized for commitment to community, Firm
For their pro bono work, mentoring, service, and commitment to diversity and inclusion, four individuals have been recognized with Barnes & Thornburg service awards for going above and beyond in their communities.
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP: Restructuring attorney James Van Horn joins Barnes & Thornburg in Washington, D.C.
\Barnes & Thornburg has added James Van Horn as a partner in the firm’s Finance, Insolvency and Restructuring Department in Washington, D.C.
Oakland, San Francisco switch lawyers as climate change lawsuits face possible reckoning
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The cities of Oakland and San Francisco have replaced the private lawyers representing them in climate change litigation as a series of lawsuits against ExxonMobil, Shell and other oil companies head toward what could be their final challenges in appeals courts on either coast.
PECKAR & ABRAMSON: Crystal V. Venning joins Peckar & Abramson's New York office
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. (P&A) is pleased to announce that Commercial and Real Estate Litigation attorney Crystal V. Venning has joined the firm’s New York office as an Associate.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Las Vegas Welcomes Clients and Friends to New Downtown Summerlin Office
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Las Vegas office attorneys and business staff welcomed clients and colleagues to an open house reception at their new location in Downtown Summerlin on Nov. 16.
EPSTEIN BECKER & GREEN: Epstein Becker Green Announces 2019 Promotions
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been promoted to Members of the Firm, effective January 1, 2019.
FOX ROTHSCHILD: Diane Geller Named to ‘Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing’ List
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Diane J. Geller, named to the Staffing Industry Analysts 2018 “Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing” list, which recognizes the most impactful female leaders in the staffing industry.
DLA PIPER: Christine Walchuk joins DLA Piper's Corporate practice in Northern Virginia
DLA Piper announced that Christine Walchuk has joined the firm's Corporate practice as a partner in Northern Virginia.
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP: Barnes & Thornburg adds Bradley Walz in Minneapolis
Barnes & Thornburg has added Bradley J. Walz as a partner in the Corporate Department in Minneapolis, where he helps companies on a broad range of business and transactional issues.
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: 18 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Listed in 2019 Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia Super Lawyers
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 14 attorneys from its Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia offices named to the 2019 Super Lawyers list, an independent rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas.
Texas consumer alleges Midland Credit Management is attempting to collect time-barred debts
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Houston consumer alleges a California debt collector is attempting to collect a time-barred debt.
Vehicle seller alleges Carfax report was inaccurate and affected trade-in value
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida resident alleges an incorrect vehicle history report lessened the trade-in value of her car.
Washington court rebukes judge for allowing `necessity defense’ in climate trespass
SPOKANE, WASH. (Legal Newsline) – An appeals court in Washington state has reversed a trial judge’s decision to allow an environmental protester to present a “necessity defense” against criminal trespass charges over blockading a coal train he said was contributing to global warming.
California court dismisses suit against Warner Bros. involving home video royalties
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Entertainment giant Warner Bros. has obtained a victory in court as its request for dismissal of a class action lawsuit was granted.
Court reverses attorney's fees on defamation case involving Sandy Hook Justice founder
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California appellate court ruled that a lower court erred in setting the amount of attorneys' fees in a suit involving a Florida-based school safety consultant who allegedly was defamed on social media after the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Environmentalists allege violations of Clean Air Act in Arkansas federal court
LITTLE ROCK — Environmental activists are suing Entergy Arkansas Inc., Entergy Power LLC, and Entergy Mississippi Inc., power plant owners/operators, citing alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.