News from September 2019
AEI scholar: Evidence shows CFPB doesn't have a case against Navient
SCRANTON, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - American Enterprise Institute (AEI) resident fellow Jason Delisle said a recently unsealed brief showed that Navient Corporation was simply doing its job when offering forbearance as an option to borrowers.
Sixth Circuit seeks answers from judge as states try to derail opioid bellwether trial
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) – The judge overseeing nearly 2,000 opioid lawsuits must address concerns that the cases over which he is presiding are an improper power grab by plaintiffs lawyers who signed up cities and counties as clients.
Companies blamed for addiction crisis attack plaintiffs' case before historic opioid trial
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - Opioid manufacturers and distributors attacked the fundamental allegations in lawsuits by two Ohio counties that are scheduled to begin trial next month, saying they didn’t contribute to the “public nuisance” of opioid abuse and violated no laws by selling their products in Ohio.
Woman sues Target, distributors over E. coli-contaminated I.M. Healthy Original Creamy SoyNut Butter
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A Virginia woman who became ill due to an E. coli infection from consuming a brand of soy nut butter has filed a suit against the seller and distributors of the product.
Consumer alleges Kedem grape juice's 'pure' claims are misleading
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A New York woman is suing a juice manufacturer over allegations that she was misled about the ingredients in grape juice.
Pet owner alleges Sentry product can cause essential oil poisoning
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A California pet owner alleges that a brand of flea and tick treatment is not safe for animals because it can cause essential oil poisoning.
New Jersey Supreme Court reinstates jury's allocation of fault to engineering firm in asbestos case
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – The New Jersey Supreme Court has reinstated a jury's decision in a mesothelioma case against an engineering company that limited its portion of a $1.5 million judgment based on a percentage of blame.
Lawyers escape malpractice case after failed personal injury lawsuit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – A woman who sued her legal team after she lost a medical malpractice lawsuit couldn’t convince the Supreme Court of Alabama to overturn the ruling against her.
Jurors won't get confused during huge opioid trial, judge rules; He'll set penalties after
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) – A jury will determine who, if anyone, is liable for the nation’s addiction crisis, but the judge overseeing a historic trial will decide how much they would pay.
Lawyers representing Kavanaugh accuser should face ethics investigation, Trump advocate says
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Possible misconduct by attorneys for the woman who made allegations during now Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings last year should be investigated, an official close to the hearings said during a recent interview.
North Carolina tries to stop Tinted Brew Liquid from selling vaping products over allegations it targets youth
DURHAM, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – The state of North Carolina through its attorney general is suing a California vaping product company alleging that it targets youth in its marketing of e-cigarette products.
Users allege payday lending app Earnin misled them about risks of service
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A suit has been filed against an app-based payday lending servicer by two users over allegations it misrepresented the true risks and operations of the service.
Lawsuit alleges Vineyard Vines misleads shoppers about quality, pricing of outlet products
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A group of consumers has filed a suit against a clothing and accessories company described in the suit as having clothing "evocative of New England chic, crossed with a Kenny Chesney concert, layered with pastels" over allegations its outlet pricing is misleading.
Lawsuit claims Tiger's Milk nutrition bars are not as protein-rich as advertised
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – The manufacturer of Tiger's Milk Protein Rich Nutrition Bars is alleged to have misleadingly advertised that the product is rich in protein.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley's Jackson Office Receives MVLP's 2019 Chairman of the Board's Torchbearer Award
Bradley is pleased to announce that the firm’s Jackson office has received the 2019 Chairman of the Board’s Torchbearer Award from the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP).
REED SMITH LLP: Reed Smith adds significant finance capability to its real estate practice with appointment of Ying Wang to partner in New York
Reed Smith announced that Ying Wang has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate practice, based in New York.
REED SMITH LLP: Reed Smith adds Liza Craig to Global Regulatory Enforcement practice
Reed Smith announced Ms. Liza Craig, a former Senior Associate Counsel with the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel, has joined its Global Regulatory Enforcement Group as counsel in Washington, D.C.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: New York Compliant Training for Employees on Preventing Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
This training satisfies the annual sexual harassment training requirement under New York state and city law.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Attorney Katherine Blankenship Aids Asylum Seekers Through Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative
Bradley is pleased to announce that Katherine H. Blankenship, an attorney in the firm’s Nashville office, recently completed pro bono legal work on behalf of asylum seekers through the Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative (SIFI), a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Wins Recognition at LMG Life Sciences Awards 2019
Bradley is pleased to announce that LMG Life Sciences Awards 2019 has named Bradley as the “Firm to Watch” in the nationwide Litigation & Enforcement category.