News from October 2018
ECKERT SEAMANS: Welcomes Ian Oakley to Princeton office and Litigation Division
Eckert Seamans is pleased to welcome associate Ian Oakley to its Princeton office and Litigation Division.
MORGAN LEWIS BOCKIUS LLP: Senior US Labor Department Legal Officer Susan Harthill Joins Morgan Lewis
Morgan Lewis welcomes Susan Harthill—who has joined from the US Department of Labor (DOL), where she served as one of the highest-ranking legal officers—as a partner in the firm’s premier labor and employment practice, resident in Washington, DC.
JACKSON KELLY PLLC: Jackson Kelly’s Pro Bono Efforts Honor the Memory of Many
“This is one of those projects that make you glad you went to law school,” said John Hays, Member of Jackson Kelly’s Construction Industry Group, when he describes his participation in the I Was Here exhibit at Carnegie in Lexington, Kentucky.
NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH LLP: Experienced Government Contracts Team Joins Nelson Mullins in Baltimore
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP announced that Katherine “Katie” Burrows and Nathanael “Nathan” Hartland have joined the firm as partners in the Baltimore office.
Time running out for lawyers suing opioid industry to show specific proof
The judge overseeing multidistrict litigation against the opioid industry has given plaintiffs a stark choice on a tight deadline: Hand over evidence of specific prescriptions they believe were improper or lose the right to present such evidence forever.
Timeshare buyers allege units are difficult to use, seek rescission from Holiday Inn Club Vacations
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Several consumers are seeking the rescission of their contracts for timeshares they purchased over allegations they are difficult to use.
Consumers allege Honey Bunches of Oats cereals only contain 'miniscule amounts of honey'
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Two Massachusetts consumers allege a brand of cereal is deceptively marketed as if it is primarily sweetened with honey.
IDT Energy alleged to have called numbers listed on Do-Not-Call registry to market services
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Residents of Illinois and New Jersey allege a New Jersey energy service provider harassed them with marketing calls.
Consumer alleges Justin's Peanut Butter Cups come in packaging with 40 percent empty space
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer alleges a brand of peanut butter cup candy comes in a package that contains 40 percent empty space.
CSX Transportation alleges recycling company misrepresented it was insolvent to avoid paying judgment
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A rail transportation company alleges a Massachusetts company made fraudulent misrepresentations to avoid paying a judgment.
Trump campaign aide Gates alleged to owe more than $300,000 to law firm
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A New York law firm alleges a former Donald Trump campaign aide who pleaded guilty to two federal charges still owes it for legal fees.
Arizona settles claims against school district regarding procurement code
PHOENIX — The state of Arizona's civil claims against the governing board of the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) pertaining to the selection of construction managers for projects at two local schools have been settled, according to state Attorney General Mark Brnovich.
Titus County sues Texas AG following opinion ordering opioid time and expense records released
AUSTIN – For the past year, numerous Texas counties pursuing opioid litigation against pharmaceutical giants have been subject to open records requests. The requests have sought a wide-range of information, including attorney solicitation emails, contract details with outside counsel and, in some cases, even time and expense records.
Televised Arizona attorney general debate gives voters some insight into the candidates
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R) and his opponent, January Contreras (D) faced off in a televised debated on Oct.10, discussing some key topics of their platforms.
Burnham isn't ready to present appeal of $7M NYC asbestos verdict; Arguments postponed to '19
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – The appeal of a once-$22 million asbestos verdict in New York City is delayed until February, as an appeals court has granted Burnham LLC’s request for more time to prepare it.
Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks have artificial flavoring, consumer alleges
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California consumer alleges Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks labels do not disclose that the products contain artificial flavoring.
Center for Biological Diversity alleges Rehrig Pacific facility is discharging polluted storm water
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A nonprofit corporation alleges a Los Angeles industrial facility is unlawfully discharging polluted storm water.
New York market distributors file suit against Kellogg over new distribution model
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Kellogg Co. distributors in the New York market allege that the company failed to honor its business commitments.