News from June 2020
Officials want emails with climate activists and private lawyers kept from public
Attorneys general in multiple states are refusing to disclose their communications with private lawyers and outside groups that have a direct stake in climate litigation, citing the attorney-client privilege and other protections.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Samantha Ahuja Appointed to Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association and #BoutiqueStrong Council
Real Estate Shareholder Samantha Ahuja of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Washington, D.C. office has been appointed to the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) and BLLA’s #BoutiqueStrong Council.
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: Armstrong Teasdale Elects Seven Partners to Committee Roles
Armstrong Teasdale proudly announces the election of four partners to the firm’s Executive Committee, which functions as the governing board of the firm, as well as three partners to the Compensation Committee, which is responsible for the allocation of compensation to firm partners.
WILSON ELSER: Impact of COVID-19 on Workers’ Compensation
Employers across the country will face workers’ compensation claims as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maryland Judiciary supports drug court participants amid COVID-19 challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for the Maryland Judiciary, but its Problem-Solving Courts have continued to support participants in substance abuse, mental health, and veteran's treatment programs.
Democrat Senate-hopeful has taken $1M from lawyers; Husband's firm gave $34K while plotting COVID-19 lawsuits
AUGUSTA, Maine (Legal Newsline) – The race for U.S. Senate in Maine could help Democrats take a majority and, in turn, help the personal injury lawyer-husband of the Democratic front-runner who has taken almost $1 million from lawyers for her campaign.
It's OK to pursue different cases in different states over same injury, Va. high court rules
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A widower is allowed to pursue separate wrongful death lawsuits in separate states against the medical professionals he blames, the Virginia Supreme Court has ruled.
Plaintiff takes second shot at suing over 'Little Lounger'; Graco again says it offered refunds
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Graco is fighting a class action lawsuit filed after 110,000 “Little Lounger” sleepers were recalled due to a threat of asphyxiation.
Environmental group sues Perdue Farms over discharges at Washington facility
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – An environmental protection group is suing Perdue Farms in Seattle over what it says is the illegal discharge of pollutants.
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Tobacco giants complain L.A.'s ban on flavor isn't fair
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Tobacco companies are challenging Los Angeles County’s anti-vaping law, claiming it punishes them and adult users of their flavored products.
Another lawsuit claims Folgers lies
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – At least the second class action lawsuit has been filed against the Folger Coffee Company over its claims about how many cups of coffee it makes.
Morrisey, other AGs go after generic drugmakers for price hikes on topical prescriptions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined 50 other AGs in a federal lawsuit filed against more than two dozen generic drug manufacturers alleging the companies and 10 senior executives conspired to unlawfully increase prices on some 80 topical prescriptions.
Maryland courts process marriage licenses remotely amid pandemic
On May 13, the Maryland Judiciary began processing marriage licenses remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Curious about bodycam video of George Floyd? It's 'too soon to say' when public will see it, attorney general says
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has so far refused to release bodycam footage of the arrest of George Floyd as some wonder about the build-up to a Minneapolis police officer fatally restraining the man by forcing his knee on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes.
Ridiculed judge doesn't get $67M from lawsuit over missing pants - he gets 90-day suspension
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The former judge who infamously sued a dry cleaner that misplaced his pants for $67 million will be suspended from practicing law for 90 days.
Planned Parenthood can be sued over mass shooting; Dissenting justice calls ruling 'dangerous'
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – Victims of a mass shooting at a Planned Parenthood in Colorado can sue the facility, a divided state Supreme Court has ruled.
Plastic-surgery-gone-wrong verdict of $6.3M reinstated by Calif. court
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A California appeals court has reinstated a $6.3 million jury verdict that was struck down by the trial judge.
Common Sense Party sues to get on the ballot in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The Common Sense Party has sued California, arguing that its requirements for new parties can’t be met during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lawyers study prices at Children's Place for five years, file class action
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – The Children’s Place is fooling customers into thinking its sales contain more of a discount than they actually do, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
COZEN O’CONNOR: Attorney Evan Berquist Honored for Exceptional Pro Bono Service
Cozen O’Connor business attorney Evan Berquist, a member in the international law firm’s Minneapolis office, has been recognized by the Hennepin County Bar Association (HCBA) with a 2020 Excellence Award for Pro Bono Service.