News from January 2021
Cop who blew off Ladies' Night duty fired as a result of court decision
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – An Illinois cop has been fired for shirking his duties after a state appeals court ruled an arbitrator's punishment was too mild.
Business owner's best intentions result in criminal conviction in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) – A business owner who had his employees pick up trash along a street in Anchorage, then apply a chemical to disinfect the area, has lost his appeal of his conviction of reckless endangerment and pollution charges.
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: Armstrong Teasdale Opens in Delaware
Armstrong Teasdale proudly announces its intent to establish a physical presence in Wilmington, Delaware.
NELSON MULLINS: Business North Carolina Recognizes Six Nelson Mullins Attorneys in its 2021 Legal Elite Rankings
Business North Carolina magazine has named six Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP attorneys to its 2021 Legal Elite rankings.
NELSON MULLINS: Nelson Mullins Names Chris Cushing to Lead D.C. Office
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has appointed Christopher T. Cushing to lead its Washington, D.C. office, where he also will continue to serve as the national team leader for Federal and State Policy and continue to serve clients in his role as a Senior Policy Advisor.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Pro Bono Counsel Tiffany Graves Named Co-President of APBCo
Bradley is pleased to announce that Pro Bono Counsel Tiffany M. Graves has been appointed as co-president of the Association of Pro Bono Counsel (APBCo). She began serving a two-year term on Jan. 1.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Partner Ryan Robichaux Elected Chair of ASB Elections, Ethics and Government Relations Law Section
Bradley attorney Ryan Robichaux was elected chair of the Alabama State Bar's (ASB) Elections, Ethics and Government Relations Law section for 2021.
Durham Bulls win lawsuit brought by young girl hit in face by foul ball
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) – A young girl injured by a foul ball at her dad's business gathering at a Durham Bulls game has lost her lawsuit against the team.
Del. judge allows asbestos plaintiff's affidavits into case; He died before deposition
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – A Delaware judge won’t change her ruling that allows into evidence statements made by an asbestos plaintiff who died before his case could make it to trial.
Woman's failed med-mal suit will cost her $177K to pay other side's lawyer fees
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – A medical malpractice plaintiff is on the hook for her target’s attorneys fees after losing at trial.
Estate of woman who blew herself up igniting gas-soaked brush pile with cigarette lighter loses lawsuit
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) – The estate of a woman who sustained severe burns and injuries when she tried to light a gasoline-soaked brush pile with a cigarette lighter has lost its lawsuit against the property owner.
Forces behind Maine political cause sue over state law hampering effort
BANGOR, Maine (Legal Newsline) – A political action committee and a Republican Maine lawmaker want a federal court to strike down a part of state law that requires a direct initiative or people’s veto to be instigated by a registered voter of that state.
Florida falls in line with federal summary judgment standard; One justice fears consequences
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Because of a case involving a fatal rear-end collision, Florida is changing its summary judgment standards to stay in line with U.S. Supreme Court rulings from more than 30 years ago.
California court: 'Reasonably prudent' sexual assault victims wouldn't wait to sue
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – An alleged sexual assault victim won’t be granted extra time to sue, even after arguing people in her position often need more time to come forward.
Liability waiver covers ski lift accidents, according to Colorado court
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - A Colorado appeals court recently upheld blanket liability protection for one of the state’s most important industries, dismissing the lawsuit of a woman who claimed she was unfairly forced to sign a waiver that barred her from suing over an accident involving a ski lift.
'One-sided' nature of company's arbitration agreement voids it
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Truck drivers have succeeded in keeping their proposed class action lawsuit against Daylight Transport in court.
Aldi hit with lawsuit over how much coffee comes in a can
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Aldi is one of a few defendants facing a lawsuit that claims cans of coffee shortchange customers.
Manchin poised to become one of the most important Washington players in wake of Georgia results
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is poised to become one of the most important players in Washington if the Democrats manage to grab the two Georgia Senate seats.
Federal judge reschedules Cabell, Huntington opioid trials for May 3
HUNTINGTON – The federal trial for three drug manufacturers accused of fueling the opioid epidemic has been rescheduled again.
Viacom shareholders can sue Shari Redstone over $12 billion CBS merger
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Viacom shareholders can sue Shari Redstone and her allies on the board of directors for forcing through a 2019 merger with CBS in order to fulfill her longstanding desire to create an entertainment conglomerate, a Delaware court ruled.