News from February 2020
Bill in Ohio seeks to set PFAS limit at least as strong as federal government's advisory
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – Two suburban Columbus lawmakers have sponsored a bill to provide state-level standards for contaminants in drinking water in Ohio, including perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination levels that haven't been formally determined by the federal government.
Tesla shareholder lawsuit against Elon Musk will proceed
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - A Delaware Chancery Court judge has denied Elon Musk’s request to dismiss a consolidated shareholder lawsuit related to Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity Corporation.
Lawsuit against Starbucks complains larger sizes have same amount of caffeine as smaller
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Starbucks Corporation for what she claims are deceptive business practices.
Media prevail in court battle over whether Washington lawmakers are subject to Public Records Act
The Washington state Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that legislators are subject to the state Public Records Act (PRA), marking a historic ruling for news and media outlets as well as other advocates of open-record policies.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Singelmann Named a DCA Live’s 2020 Emerging Woman Leader in Private Practice
Senior Counsel Olivia Singelmann was named to DCA Live’s list of 2020 Emerging Women Leaders in Private Practice, which recognizes women who are considered emerging leaders in their firms and within the broader legal community.
EPA data reveals EtO in air, far from targeted emissions sources; Med device makers urge EPA to pump brakes on rules
Industry warns acting on stringent public risk assessment levels 'pose increased risk to public health'
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: IATA Legal Symposium
Holland & Knight will be a bronze sponsor and attend the IATA Legal Symposium in New York on February 19-21.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Partner J. Thomas Trent Jr. Among Only Two 2020 Client Choice Award Winners in Tennessee
Bradley is pleased to announce that J. Thomas Trent Jr., a partner in the firm’s Nashville office, is one of only two attorneys in Tennessee to win a 2020 Client Choice Award.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Attorneys Recognized for Helping Secure U.S. Supreme Court Hearing in Federal Bankruptcy Law Case
Award from the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA).
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: The State of the Indian Economy and It Growth in the Financial Services Sector in India
The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Pepper Hamilton will be hosting an interactive luncheon with Dinesh Kumar Khara, managing director at State Bank of India (SBI), featuring an executive conversation on the state of the Indian Economy and IT growth in the financial services sector in India.
Lawsuits over suspicious car accident dismissed
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) — A trio of judges with the Michigan Court of Appeals found that a lawsuit was correctly dismissed when the plaintiff was found to make fraudulent claims.
Judges say Indiana Department of Revenue properly took care of carrier fees
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — A trio of judges found that a trial court properly granted summary judgment in a case alleging the Indiana Department of Revenue (INDOR) lacked authority to register carriers and collect unified carrier registration (UCR) fees.
Defendant in failed New Jersey class action has chance to recoup attorneys fees
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court ruled that a class action lawsuit should be sent back to a lower court to determine if attorneys fees are necessary.
Delaware lawyer takes on state's Office of Disciplinary Counsel
A Delaware attorney’s federal lawsuit accuses the state’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel of "harassing and attacking” him for half a decade.
City of Austin cites threat to aquifer, salamander in lawsuit to block pipeline
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – The City of Austin has asked a federal court to stop construction of a natural gas pipeline it says would threaten an aquifer and endanger wildlife, according to a lawsuit filed by the city and others.
Lawsuit claims Mattel conspired with auditing firm PwC to mislead investors on tax expense
LOS ANGELES – Toy maker Mattel, Inc. misled investors about its financial situation, according to a federal lawsuit by the New Orleans Employees’ Retirement System.
Skin oil at GNC is actually 'vegetable oil used for cooking,' class action says
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A Southern California man has sued GNC Holdings, Inc., over what he asserts is false advertising of an oil product.
Class action filed in Florida by immigrant investors
Two Chinese immigrants claim in a class action complaint they fell victim to a bogus investment.
N.Y. man sues Shop-Rite chain over alleged misrepresentation of soymilk beverages
A New York man’s class action complaint takes issue with Shop-Rite Supermarkets, Inc.’s representation of its soymilk beverages.
Suit disputes Dollar Tree's promotion of vanilla flavor in almond milk beverages
A class action complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York alleges that a milk beverage sold by Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., does not solely contain a flavor it advertises on its packaging.