News from 2019
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.
Prince George's County celebrates drug court graduates
Five residents of Prince George's County are set to celebrate their achievements on Tuesday, September 24.
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.
A lawsuit questions what OxiClean means by 'delivering' a load
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A woman is suing the maker of OxiClean powdered stain removal over allegations it misrepresents the number of loads one container can treat.
Attorneys target Carl's Golfland data breach
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A Illinois man is suing an online retailer alleging that his personal information was compromised in a website breach and his credit card was used to make unauthorized purchases.
Lawsuit challenges how long a train can block an intersection
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) – A railway company is challenging the Oklahoma Blocked Crossing Statute on the allegations that the statute is preempted by federal law.
Group files lawsuit to get feds to take action on threatened species of coral
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Center for Biological Diversity alleges a federal department has failed to designate a habitat as required by federal law for several threatened species of coral.
Tennessee law firm alleges former partner's interest is zero, not the $340,000 he demands
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) – A Tennessee legal firm is suing a former partner who resides in Texas seeking a judgment that he is not owed anything for his partnership interest in the firm.
Consumer Data Industry Association sues Texas over law that regulates information on consumer reports
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – A trade association is suing the state of Texas over a new law enacted in May regarding what information can be included in a consumer report.
Newly unsealed documents show how CFPB cherry picked evidence in case against Navient
Documents officially unsealed by Pennsylvania’s Clerk of Court on Wednesday detail new evidence that student loan server Navient Corporation had no system in place to direct borrowers toward forbearance despite evidence to the contrary presented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
'Business decision': Did DEA boss leave opioid distributors hanging?
During the boom of the addiction crisis in America, opioid distributors were told to figure out a system for identifying suspicious orders but what they came up with could never be given a stamp of approval from federal regulators – even if they asked.
Manufacturers group calls for government-industry partnerships to meet carbon emission goals
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A representative of manufacturing industries on Wednesday said they would do their part to reduce carbon emissions in the atmosphere if the federal government would work with them to incentivize technological innovation.
Alleged victim of deacon serving two life sentences can move forward with lawsuit against Church of God
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled a minor alleging she was a 4-year-old victim of a former church leader convicted of sexual abuse and currently serving two life sentences can move forward with part of her negligence claims against the local church and national Church of God In Christ.
Horse racing organizations allege Arizona law governing race simulcasts is unconstitutional
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) — A company that distributes horse racing content and a company that holds live racing events are challenging a new Arizona law that governs simulcasts of racing events.
Consumers file suit against Walmart over allegations gift cards were tampered with before purchase
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — A group of individuals is suing Walmart over allegations that funds they loaded onto gift cards were used by a third party because the cards had been tampered with prior to their purchase.
Suit filed against General Mills claims Fruit Roll-ups 'naturally flavored' label is deceptive
BENTON, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – A woman is suing General Mills over allegations she was misled about the flavorings in a snack product.
Lawsuit says Gold Peak Tea bottle's design makes buyers think they are getting more tea than they are
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A Van Nuys, California man is suing Coca-Cola alleging that bottles of a brand of tea do not contain the amount that consumers expect.
LITIFY: Gov. Edwards, Litify Announce Tech Firm’s Entry into New Orleans
The New Orleans Business Alliance made the following announcement on Sept. 9: