News from June 2022
Supreme Court reins in EPA's power over greenhouse gas emissions
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has reigned in the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
'Goal posts kept moving' for conservative political action committee backing Montana legislative candidates
HELENA, MT (Legal Newsline) - An attorney representing a conservative political action committee hit with violating Montana’s campaign reporting and disclosure laws said that the group did all the homework necessary to comply with the laws before becoming politically active in the state.
Lawyers sue because 'smokehouse' almonds never smoked
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Blue Diamond is facing a class action lawsuit for labeling some of its almonds "smokehouse."
Battery-maker can't escape Ohio lawsuits over explosions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) – LG Chem has failed to convince the Ohio Supreme Court to stop products liability litigation against it.
No good news for groups challenging Oregon law on chemicals in toys
PORTLAND, Ore. (Legal Newsline) – An Oregon federal judge has dismissed litigation that challenged provisions of the state’s Toxic-Free Kids Act.
Scam victim sues PayPal after Venmo won't reimburse him
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A victim of fraud who lost nearly $2,500 and never obtained a refund from Venmo has filed a class action lawsuit against its parent company, PayPal.
Second Circuit asked to weigh in on New York's gun law
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – The gun industry will appeal a federal judge’s ruling that struck down its challenge of a New York law that will expose them to civil liability for shootings.
Steptoe & Johnson Lawyers Named to Columbus CEO’s Best Lawyers 2022 List
Steptoe & Johnson Lawyers Named to Columbus CEO’s Best Lawyers 2022 List.
Conservative PAC accused of violating Montana campaign law, and referred for prosecution, pushes back
HELENA, MT (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys representing the conservative political action committee Convention of States Political Fund (CSPF) are pushing back against claims of campaign law violation leveled by Montana’s Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP).
Lawyers fight RICO suit that says they pocketed 'administrative' fees
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Legal Newsline) – A Texas personal injury law firm accused of lying to clients about administrative fees has asked a federal court to throw out the case.
Colorado Supreme Court makes ruling on postjudgment interest in personal injury cases
DENVER (Legal Newsline) – Two-time losers in Colorado courts will be at the mercy of current interest rates when calculating how much interest they must pay because they appealed.
Class action filed over word 'harvest' on cracker box
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Eaters expect Pepperidge Farm's harvest wheat crackers would have more whole grains than they do because of the box they come in, a lawsuit claims.
Lawsuit: Walmart spices contain heavy metals
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Walmart faces a class action lawsuit that claims its Great Value line of spices includes high levels of heavy metals.
Ford wants to argue woman who hit windshield wasn't wearing seatbelt
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – Ford Motor Company will not yet be able to claim a plaintiff alleging injuries from a defective restraint system wasn’t wearing hers.
Winston-Salem Partner Don Pocock Appointed Section Leader for American Bar Association's Content Management Committee
Winston-Salem Partner Don Pocock Appointed Section Leader for American Bar Association's Content Management Committee.
Lawsuit: Doctors, chiropractors billing insurance companies for treatment never done
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – Insurers are suing Texas health care providers they allege conspired to inflate the cost of medical care.
Lawsuit says Hondas turn off in traffic, won't restart
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Honda faces a class action lawsuit over a feature that turns vehicles off if the brake is fully pressed and the engine reaches an idling RPM.
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Challenge to Louisiana sales tax system heads to Fifth Circuit after loss
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – The Arizona-based jewelry company that challenged how Louisiana collects sales tax from online purchases is appealing its loss.
Woman ignored and lied to by her lawyers wins $150K malpractice lawsuit
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled for a woman whose law firm lied to her about filing a Workers’ Compensation claim on her behalf for more than a year.
Judges, defendants call cases from prolific food lawyer 'unreasonable'
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Language against a New York lawyer appears to be getting stronger as defendants tire of fighting lawsuits over their packaging and judges reject his claims.