News from March 2020
Court rules against Scottish father-in-law who ran golfer over with cart
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey – A New Jersey man who let his elderly father-in-law take the wheel of a golf cart, which then slammed into another golfer on the course, will have to go to trial in a civil lawsuit, an appeals court ruled.
In pipeline/Appalachian Trail case, law prof tells SCOTUS natural gas is needed to fight climate change
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An abundant supply of natural gas is crucial to the United States' ability to combat the effects of climate change, a leading expert in energy law argued in a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court.
Opioid distributors agree to let federal judge rule on two W.Va. cases rather than jury
CHARLESTON – The defendant drug distribution companies have agreed to allow a judge decide the federal opioid cases filed against them by the Cabell County and the City of Huntington.
SCOTUS hears arguments in fight over pipeline under Appalachian Trail; 18 AGs support project
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court last week heard oral arguments over whether a 605-mile natural gas pipeline can be constructed under parts of the Appalachian Trail.
Dismissal hearing for Oakland's lawsuit over Raiders' move delayed
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal court hearing on the NFL's attempt to dismiss the city of Oakland’s lawsuit over the relocation of the Raiders has been delayed until April 16, according to one of the attorneys representing the city.
Third Circuit sends Pennsylvania lead paint litigation to state courts in win for private lawyers hired by counties
PHILADELPHIA – According to a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, public nuisance cases filed by two Pennsylvania counties against manufacturers who provided lead-containing paint for use in housing developments were properly remanded to state court for a lack of jurisdiction.
Fundraiser says Colorado is punishing it for settlement with FTC
DENVER – The Secretary of State of Colorado and Infocision Management Corp. are squaring off over the private company’s right to conduct fundraising activities for charities in the state.
L'Oreal is accused of marketing makeup in lousy containers
SAN FRANCISCO – Two California women filed a class-action lawsuit against L’Oreal USA, claiming the company engaged in deceptive practices when it marketed and sold certain cosmetics.
EvenFlo faces lawsuit over safety of its car seats for kids under 40 pounds
CINCINNATI — A man is suing a children's product company for fraudulently concealing information about a car seat.
Bed Bath & Beyond accused of renewing memberships without permission in lawsuit
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A San Diego man is suing Bed Bath & Beyond, alleging he was charged a renewing membership program fee he did not consent to for a product he bought in August 2018.
Lawsuit says baby sleepers threaten to suffocate infants
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Baby sleepers produced by Newell Brands DTC Inc. and Graco Children’s Products Inc. are dangerous, according to a class action lawsuit.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Hamilton Sponsoring Babcphl's Ninth Annual New Jersey Networking Event and Dinner
Pepper Hamilton is a proud sponsor of the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia's (BABCPHL's) Ninth Annual New Jersey Networking Event and Dinner.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Opal Financial Group's Family Office Winter Forum 2020, 'driving Growth With Private Equity and Venture Capital: Deal Structures and Opportunities'
Held in one of the world’s largest financial capitals, this one day event perfectly aligns with the culture of the city that never sleeps.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Hamilton Represents Green Mountain Technology in an Investment by Thompson Street Capital Partners
Pepper Hamilton represented Green Mountain Technology, LLC (GMT), a parcel spend management company, in an investment by Thompson Street Capital Partners, a middle market private equity investor.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Cannabis Forum
Foley Special Counsel Brian Sylvester, a member of the firm’s Food & Beverage and Cannabis Industry Teams will be presenting at this year’s Cannabis Forum Conference in New York, NY.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: ACCC 46th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit
Foley & Lardner LLP issued the following announcement on.ACCC 46th Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit When: 04-05 March 2020 Where: Washington, D.C.
Monster faces lawsuit over 'vanilla cream' in espresso drinks
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Monster Beverage Company deceives consumers by labeling one its espresso drinks “vanilla cream” when it is flavored by imitation vanilla ingredients, according to a class action lawsuit.
Crystal Light has artificial flavors despite claim not to, class action says
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A class action lawsuit has been filed claiming Crystal Light falsely advertises using no artificial ingredients.
Plaintiff lawyers and their experts push FDA panel to expand definition of asbestos; Pills, chewing gum among products possibly affected
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A fierce behind-the-scenes conflict is growing as law firms that specialize in asbestos litigation urge the Food and Drug Administration to broaden the definition of mineral particles believed to cause disease while industry representatives try to make it narrower.