News from December 2019
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: President Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Bradley Partner Anna Manasco to Serve as Federal Judge in Alabama
Bradley is pleased to announce that President Trump has announced his intent to nominate Anna Manasco, a partner in the firm’s Birmingham office, to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Selects Ole Miss Law Students as First BYC Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Program Participants
Bradley is pleased to announce that University of Mississippi School of Law (Ole Miss Law) first-year students Brittney N. Jackson and Allison E. Payne have been selected as the first Bessie Young Council (BYC) Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Program participants at the firm.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Announces New International Network of Corporate Compliance and Anti-Corruption Law Firms
A new international alliance of law firms and lawyers called the Concilium Global Compliance, Investigations & Defense Network officially launched today, offering cross-border representation in matters involving corporate compliance, internal investigations and government enforcement defense.
Sherwin-Williams still fighting to prevent Pa. counties from filing lead paint lawsuits
PHILADELPHIA – After a dismissal at the district court level, Sherwin-Williams is taking its argument against an alliance of government officials and private lawyers who are considering suing the company over lead paint to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Class action alleges Coppertone mineral-based sunscreens contain 'harmful, chemical-based ingredients'
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Bayer is facing a suit over allegations the company is deceiving consumers by falsely labeling its Coppertone sunscreen products as "mineral-based" when they contain chemical-based ingredients.
The NFL Players Association allegedly harassed contract adviser for players
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is facing a suit filed by a certified contract adviser who represented NFL players such as Frank Clark, Kyle Nelson and Devon Kennard over allegations of harassment and interference with his business interests.
DOJ files antitrust case against NACAC over student recruiting
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A federal agency has filed a lawsuit against the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) over allegations it "established and enforced illegal restraints" on the ways colleges can compete when it comes to recruiting students.
Under Armour shareholder alleges he was damaged by lower stock price after announcement of DOJ, SEC investigation
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) – Under Armour is facing a class action alleging the company submitted false and misleading reports to its shareholders in violation of federal law.
Lawsuit alleges Wyoming-based arbitration association is a 'sham'
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – A Wyoming-based arbitration association that markets to the "economically challenged" is facing a suit over allegations it is running an illegitimate arbitration sham.
Camden & Meridew, P.C. announces addition of seasoned litigator April M. Jay
Camden & Meridew, P.C. is pleased to announce the expansion of its practice by the addition of seasoned litigator April M. Jay.
St. Louis jury clears J&J in woman's ovarian cancer lawsuit
ST. LOUIS - A jury on Friday decided that Johnson & Johnson was not responsible for development of a St. Louis woman’s stage-two ovarian cancer from the use of its baby powder, which the plaintiff alleged had been contaminated with asbestos.
Lawsuit: A federal agency answers to no one and can harass business owners into bankruptcy
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A New Jersey lawyer who operates a debt-collection service has sued the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, saying the agency is unconstitutional and has harassed her firm and its clients by seeking privileged communications.
Lawsuit questions vanilla flavoring of almond milk
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York woman has instituted a class action against The Price Chopper alleging its almond milk products are falsely labeled as vanilla flavored.
Lawsuit: Seven-pound bags of ice are under-filled
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) – An Ohio ice company is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations it is deceiving customers by under-filling its seven-pound bag of ice.
ConocoPhillips files RICO lawsuit against former employee it says stole millions
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) – ConocoPhillips Alaska alleges a former employee defrauded it out of millions of dollars through an alleged scheme that included taking payments for non-existent goods and services.
Lawsuit filed over the Grammy Awards program book
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences is alleging breach of contract against the Florida company it contracted with to create the 61st annual Grammy Awards program book.
Lawsuit calls Young Living Essential Oils a pyramid scheme
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A California woman alleges she lost thousands of dollars in an alleged scheme run by Young Living Essential Oils in its effort to recruit distributors.
Indiana Supreme Court rules ambiguous noncompete contract can't be enforced
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – On Dec. 3, the Indiana Supreme Court determined that a nonsolicitation clause in a noncompete agreement is too broad to be enforced in a dispute with a company and its former employee.
Lawsuit alleges Merit Medical Systems stock traded at artificially inflated prices
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The Bucks County Employees Retirement Fund has initiated a suit against Merit Medical Systems alleging the company made false statements regarding its operation and sales that caused artificially inflated stock prices.
Rep. Devin Nunes sues CNN alleging defamation, seeks $435 million
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – Republican U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes of California is suing CNN claiming the network's reporting that he met with Ukrainian officials to help "dig up dirt" on Joe Biden is false.