News from December 2022
Three Bradley Attorneys Named to Leadership Roles with Birmingham Bar's Young Lawyer Section
Bradley is pleased to announce that Stanley E. Blackmon has been named the 2023 president of the Birmingham Bar Association’s (BBA) Young Lawyers Section.
Freedom of the Press still matters to some of us
There’s a very clear difference between not liking what the media reports and actively working to silence them.
McGuireWoods Partner Rod Satterwhite to Join Hilb Group
After more than 30 years at McGuireWoods, Richmond partner Rod Satterwhite will join Hilb Group — one of the top insurance brokers in the country — as its General Counsel
Litigation funder prevails in $1.8M dispute with lawyers
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Lawyers who found their house in jeopardy after tussling with a litigation funder should have to pay the $1.8 million they are said to owe, a federal magistrate judge says.
Judge: Personal injury firm doesn't owe anything to man hired to find wildfire clients
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has ruled for a personal injury law firm in a dispute with a man it hired to drum up business.
Court allows Louisiana man to claim full medical bill even though hospital only gets half
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A man who claims he was hit by a garbage truck and sued for medical costs that are twice what his hospital billed can actually collect, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled, rejecting Progressive Insurance’s argument the plaintiff would never actually incur those costs.
Casey Miller Appointed to President-Elect of NBA Young Lawyers Division for 2023
Bradley is pleased to announce that attorney Casey Miller has been appointed president-elect of the Nashville Bar Association (NBA) Young Lawyers Division for 2023.
Split court says absentee father gets share of settlement over fetus' death
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - A man who limited his prenatal care to sending a $25 Walmart moneygram to the mother of his child can nevertheless sue for a share of the proceeds of a wrongful-death settlement over the baby’s stillbirth, the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled.
New York's AG says challenge to hate speech law gets it wrong
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York's attorney general is defending a new hate speech law called confusing and unconstitutional by a legal blog and other online platforms.
Bad news for class action that wants billions for Giants, Jets fans forced to travel to New Jersey
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal magistrate judge has recommended tossing the class action lawsuit seeking billions for New York Giants and Jets fans who have to travel to the teams' stadium in New Jersey.
CDC is the subject of an IG complaint alleging scientific integrity violations
PPT accuses the CDC of refusing to track known serious side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as myocarditis
Epstein Becker Green’s Joanita Gakami Recognized in the Lawyers of Color 2022 “Hot List”
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is proud to announce that Joanita N. Gakami has been named to Lawyers of Color’s 2022 “Hot List,” recognizing junior- and mid-level attorneys who “exemplify integrity, high achievement, leadership, and a passion for diversity.”
Cozen O’Connor Releases Film Short on New York Real Estate’s Future
Cozen O’Connor and its affiliate, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, announce the release of an innovative short documentary, “New York City: What’s Ahead? A Real Estate Perspective,” with keen observations about this current unprecedented and transformative period.
17 Reed Smith lawyers earn recognition among Virginia Business 2022 Legal Elite
Seventeen of Reed Smith’s lawyers are honored in the 23rd edition of the acclaimed Virginia Business Legal Elite directory, the international law firm announced.
Connecticut AG loses bid to kill open-records request on climate change litigation
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong lost his attempt to squelch an open-records request for information about coordination with other state AGs on climate litigation after a state court judge ruled against his office’s arguments for dismissal.
11th Circuit to take closer look at key Roundup ruling against Bayer
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to reconsider its earlier decision denying Bayer AG’s request to dismiss failure-to-warn claims against Roundup herbicide because they are preempted by federal labeling law.
Holland & Knight Welcomes Partner Bradley Seltzer to Tax and Energy Practices
Holland & Knight has expanded its tax and energy practices with the addition of Partner Bradley Seltzer.
Former Boston Public Health Commission claims sexual assault by co-worker
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — A former Boston Public Health Commission worker alleges she was forced to work with a co-worker who sexually assaulted her despite her reporting the hostile work environment.
Master Lock faces suit over alleged vulnerability of its outdoor lock boxes
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A consumer class action lawsuit alleges Master Lock's lock boxes have security failures.
Lawyers push for class certification in case over 'natural' ChapStick products
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - Having abandoned their effort to certify a nationwide class, lawyers are now asking a federal judge to let them pursue their case on behalf of those who bought ChapStick in California.