News from September 2020
N.J. judge told to reconsider wrongful death lawsuit against Hudson County
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A county judge needs to better explore whether to let a mother sue over the accidental death of her son during an apparent police chase.
Fine print lawsuit against The Gap thrown out by Ohio court
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) – A lawsuit against The Gap over the fine print in its sales promotions has been tossed by an Ohio appeals court.
Teva says feds' lawsuit echoes another, asks they be grouped together
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – The feds’ price-fixing lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals over the multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone might be sent to another judge.
Calorie-counters complain in lawsuit about Fresh Market's bakery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – An Alabama lawyer has filed a class action lawsuit against a grocery store chain because food in its bakeries doesn’t come with nutrition labels.
KEFFER HIRSCHAUER: Institutions must address Title IX changes despite distractions of the pandemic
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – The global pandemic has had educational institutions scrambling to adjust operations to protect students, faculty, and other employees.
Zoom asbestos trial nears verdict while another starts
ALAMEDA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – The third virtual asbestos trial in Northern California starts Monday, while jurors are scheduled to resume deliberations in the second.
Minn. AG says his climate change case isn't a class action, wants it back in state court
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – Like other climate change plaintiffs, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison wants his case heard by a state judge rather than federal.
3M's fight for info on how website referred ear plug plaintiffs could get moved to Florida
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – A website that refers readers to plaintiffs lawyers has asked for a transfer of 3M’s bid to learn more about it.
Business defeats effort from its lawyers to take ownership stake
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Father-and-son owners of a coffee business have prevailed in their lawsuit against lawyers who claimed they were owed a part of their business.
Dollar General sued over price of infants' pain reliever
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Another lawsuit alleges there is no difference between pain relievers for infants and children except the price.
RICO case claims student-debt help was a scam
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – Lawyers who allegedly prey on individuals with student loan debt are facing a racketeering lawsuit in Atlanta.
POLSINELLI PC: Polsinelli Ranks No. 13 Among the Top 100 IP Law Firms Nationwide
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has been ranked No. 13 among the top-performing law firms nationwide in Patexia Inc.’s 2020 IPR Intelligence Report.
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins Named a Finalist for Three LMG Life Sciences Awards
LMG Life Sciences, a legal directory focused on the life sciences, has short listed Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in three categories for its 2020 Awards.
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins Wins 2020 Maryland Firm of the Year Award
IFLR1000 United States, a legal directory that covers deals, has chosen Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP for its inaugural Maryland Law Firm of the Year Award. The firm was also shortlisted for the organization’s Georgia Law Firm of the Year Award.
ORRICK HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE: 2020 P3 Airport Summit
Three Orrick Energy and Infrastructure lawyers to speak at the upcoming 2020 P3 Airport Summit.
REED SMITH LLP: Daily Journal names Ray Cardozo a Top 100 Lawyer
Reed Smith partner Ray Cardozo has been named a “Top 100 Lawyer” in California by The Daily Journal.
Bringing a class action just got less enticing in the 11th Circuit
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – Lead plaintiffs in class action lawsuits aren’t entitled to more money than the rest of their fellow class members, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Alan Dershowitz sues CNN for defamation, seeks $300M
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – Famed lawyer Alan Dershowitz is suing CNN for defamation and is seeking $300 million.
Dems and business group want Michigan's chief justice re-elected; Two seats up for grabs
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) – Michigan’s main business organization recommends that Chief Justice Bridget McCormack keeps her seat on the state Supreme Court.
N.J. trial lawyers lose effort to pick apart arbitration agreement
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – Arbitration agreements don’t have to provide the specifics of the process, the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled.