News from June 2020
Man who came to rescue of cab driver then got run over twice can sue taxi company
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – A man who was run over by a cab after attempting to break up a fight is a “rescuer” under Colorado law and can sue the taxi company for not protecting him.
Indiana AG says he brings conservative message in racial discord discussions
Hill: Opponents lack the practical experience to run AG's office
Since when do lawyers engage in free speech?
The Prevention of Deceptive Lawsuit Advertising and Solicitation Practices Regarding the Use of Medications Act is a good law, long overdue – and, needless to say, opposed by the abusers it targets, who, suddenly and preposterously, have decided to present themselves as defenders of free speech.
Unleashed dogs are legally vicious, Georgia Supreme Court rules
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – A dog not on a leash should legally be considered vicious, the Georgia Supreme Court has ruled in a case involving an attack that killed a dog and injured her owner.
Minneapolis' sick leave law affirmed over objections it affects businesses elsewhere
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – Minneapolis’ law requiring employers to provide sick and safe time is not in conflict with state law and has survived a challenge brought by the state’s Chamber of Commerce.
Texas law doesn't protect ranch from wrongful death lawsuit after bull tramples worker
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – A Texas law protecting defendants does not apply to the wrongful death lawsuit filed after a ranch hand was apparently killed by the livestock he was tasked with herding.
RICO lawsuit filed against cryptocurrency mining company
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A company purporting to deliver cryptocurrency mining equipment is accused of racketeering in a lawsuit filed by companies it allegedly ripped off.
Incumbent AG will face off against three Republican challengers in upcoming state convention
AG Curtis Hill will regain his law license just in time for June 18 Republican convention.
Vineyard drops shutdown lawsuit after California governor changes mind
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California vineyard has dropped its lawsuit against Gov. Gavin Newsom after he decided tasting rooms could reopen even if they don’t serve food.
Most of frying pan class action thrown out, but stickiness issue could be resolved in Florida
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – If a class action lawsuit against the maker of an as-seen-on-TV frying pan is going to stick, it’s likely going to be in Florida.
Facing lawsuit, Bloomberg reminds ex-staffers they agreed to be fired at any time, for any reason
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Staffers for Michael Bloomberg’s run at president must not have realized they could be fired at any point, the campaign says in a motion to dismiss their class action lawsuit.
Legoland, Madame Tussauds face class action over not issuing refunds during pandemic
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Companies like Legoland are facing a class action lawsuit that says they continued to take customers'' money during the coronavirus despite not being able to offer their services.
Crunchyroll sued for taking anime stickers from customers
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A class action has been filed against the maker of the Digital Drops app that sold digital anime stickers.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig's Albany Government Law & Policy Practice included on City & State's Albany Power 100 list
The Albany Government Law & Policy Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been recognized by City & State on its “Albany Power 100 List,” which ranks the most influential players in New York State politics, business, and media.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns Atlantic Coast decision
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito praised a decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court's ruling with the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Greyhound asks judge to toss Washington's lawsuit over Customs & Border searches
SPOKANE, Wash. (Legal Newsline) – The Washington attorney general’s attempt to force Greyhound from banning border patrol officers from its buses is preempted by federal law, the company recently said.
Years of dam neglect led to catastrophic flooding, Michigan says in lawsuit
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) – Michigan has filed a lawsuit against a hydroelectricity provider over its dam problems in May.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Jason Kislin and Daniela Krinshpun to be Honored at NJLJ’s Professionals of Excellence Awards
Litigation Shareholder Jason Kislin and Corporate Associate Daniela Krinshpun, of global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP’s New Jersey office, will be honored at New Jersey Law Journal’s (NJLJ) Professional of Excellence Awards.
Wash. AG says canned tuna conspiracy cost citizens at least $6 million
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing the canned tuna industry over a price-fixing conspiracy that led to a nine-figure criminal penalty for one of the defendants.
Company claiming it has COVID-19 vaccine gets sued by Washington State
SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – A Washington business claiming to have a coronavirus vaccine has been sued by the Washington attorney general.