News from September 2021
Man sues after woman dies from alleged fall at restaurant
MOUNTAIN HOME -- A man is suing a restaurant, claiming the death of his loved one was the direct result of her falling at the establishment. Joseph Patterson, as personal representative of Mildred L.
Columbia Partner John Kuppens Earns Pharmaceutical, Medical Device Law and Compliance Certification
Columbia Partner John Kuppens Earns Pharmaceutical, Medical Device Law and Compliance Certification.
Baltimore City court hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic with no appointment needed
The District Court in Baltimore City, in collaboration with the Maryland GoVax Mobile Vaccination Taskforce, is set to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
Florida's new workgroup focuses on aiding self-represented litigants
Justice Jorge Labarga will continue his leadership role as chair of the newly formed Workgroup on Access to Justice. This group, consisting of nine members including four judges and five representatives from the legal community and justice partners, succeeds the Access Commission, which Labarga established in 2014 during his tenure as Chief Justice.
Orrick Grows New York Corporate Team with Rising Star in the Tech Companies Space
Orrick Grows New York Corporate Team with Rising Star in the Tech Companies Space.
DLA Piper announces new Regulatory and Government Affairs leadership
DLA Piper announces new Regulatory and Government Affairs leadership.
Lawsuit that says 'Just Fruit' jelly should only have fruit hits major roadblock
PORTLAND, Ore. (Legal Newsline) – Reasonable consumers understand that “Just Fruit” products at Kroger grocery stores contain more than just fruit, an Oregon federal magistrate judge says.
Juries can keep punishing tobacco companies, Massachusetts Supreme Court rules
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – Tobacco giant Philip Morris hasn’t been punished enough, the Massachusetts Supreme Court has ruled.
Settlement offer didn't tell defendant how to accept, as court rules against sex assault victim
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A victim of sexual assault has failed in her effort to collect even more money than the $3.9 million she recovered at trial.
"Reef Friendly" Banana Boat sunscreens can actually harm ocean, lawsuit says
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Banana Boat "Reef Friendly" products contain ingredients that are actually harmful to reefs and other marine life, a new class action lawsuit says.
Toxic baby food lawsuit filed against Walmart
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Walmart has been sued over possibly toxic materials in baby food.
Dinsmore Earns Esteemed Diverse Hiring Recognition, Doubles Down on Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dinsmore Earns Esteemed Diverse Hiring Recognition, Doubles Down on Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Evan Raskas Goldfarb named a 2021 BTI M&A Client Service All-Star
Evan Raskas Goldfarb named a 2021 BTI M&A Client Service All-Star.
Old chalk bought on eBay good enough evidence for mesothelioma case, Maryland court rules
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - A Maryland appeals court overturned a ruling in favor of the manufacturer of powdered chalk, saying the trial judge shouldn’t have restricted evidence a plaintiff expert collected from decades-old bottles purchased on eBay.
School district wrong to ban teacher for speaking out against transgender policy, court rules
RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) – A Virginia school board can’t retaliate against a teacher who expressed his opposition to a proposed rule that would allow kids to declare themselves transgender.
Calif. judges can strike PAGA claims when plaintiffs get carried away
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Judges can decide claims made under California’s Private Attorneys General Act are too broad and throw them out.
NPR sues to publish court proceedings of Capital Gazette murder trial
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - National Public Radio filed a federal complaint on September 1 in the District of Maryland against state court judges Glenn L. Klavans and Fred S. Hecker for violation of the First and Fourth amendments.
Woman says she bit into something hard in McChicken sandwich, files lawsuit
CONWAY, Ark. (Legal Newsline) -- A woman is suing an Arkansas McDonald's after allegedly biting into a sandwich with something hard in it.
Verdict over fatal Phoenix accident affirmed; Cab hit pedestrians crossing middle of street at night
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) – A cab company will be on the hook for a more than $800,000 payout after one of its drivers stuck two pedestrians jaywalking, killing one and injuring the other.
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Lawsuit against Hormel over treatment of pigs is revived by D.C.'s top court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – An animal rights group has claimed a significant court victory in Washington, D.C., where the district’s highest court has ruled it can proceed with a lawsuit against Hormel.