News from March 2021
Tech company prevails in challenge of Kansas' no-surcharge law
TOPEKA, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – A tech company challenging how Kansas credit card transactions are handled has one its argument that the state’s no-surcharge statute violates the First Amendment.
Appeal filed after federal judge rules Maine law is unconstitutional
BANGOR, Maine (Legal Newsline) – Maine will take a federal judge up on his offer to appeal his decision that the state’s petition circulation law is unconstitutional.
Rejuvenate cleaners are not so safe for kids and pets, lawsuit says
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Cleaners made by For Life Products are not safe for pets and kids, as the company claims, a new class action lawsuit says.
Restaurant sued for scanning fingerprints instead of using time cards
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – A Chicago hotel faces litigation because it scans employees hands when they clock in to work.
New York law firm's malpractice costs Marcum LLP millions, lawsuit says
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - An accounting and advisory services firm has filed a lawsuit against a law firm that allegedly failed to adequately represent it in litigation, according to court documents filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York.
Jetblue sued after woman doesn't get wheelchair, falls on way to gate
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Jetblue Airways Corporation and Primeflight Aviation Services Inc. are facing civil charges after a New York woman was allegedly denied a wheelchair at John F. Kennedy International Airport and as a result fell on her way to the gate, according to New York County court documents.
NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH LLP: Lindsay Van Slambrook Elected Chair of Board of Architectural Review – Small for the City of Charleston
Charleston partner Lindsay Van Slambrook has been elected Chair of the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) – Small for the City of Charleston.
NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH LLP: Lex Machina Ranks in Top 10 Busiest Defense Firms for Product Liability
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been named in the top 10 most active product liability law firms representing defendants by Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, in its analytics for cases filed over the past three years.
LITTLER MENDELSON: Virtual Hospitality Roundtable to be held on March 4, 2021
Littler attorneys present a highly engaging, practical roundtable series geared toward the hospitality industry.
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Greenberg Traurig Attorneys in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia Recognized in Chambers Global 2021 Guide
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP had 34 attorneys and 15 practice areas recognized by 2021 Chambers Global, including six attorneys from its Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia offices.
BAILER & GLASSER LLP: Bailey Glasser Receives Preliminary Approval on $59 Million Settlement to End ERISA Suit with Raytheon
We are pleased to announce that Judge Patti B. Saris of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts has given preliminary approval of a $59.14 million settlement with Raytheon to end a class action lawsuit which centered on participants’ allegations that several Raytheon-sponsored pension plans were providing JSAs and PSAs that were not the actuarial equivalent of a single-life annuity, in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.