News from 2022
OECD Pillar 2 on November 29, 2022
Tax attorney Joshua Odintz will participate in the USA Branch of the International Fiscal Association's (IFA USA) 3rd Annual Winter International Tax Conference.
ABI Names Dechert’s LATAM Restructuring Matter “International Matter of the Year”
Dechert LLP’s LATAM Airlines financial restructuring matter was named the “International Matter of the Year” by the American Bankruptcy Institute. It is the first time ABI has announced such an honor.
James R. Murray Named Exclusive 2022 Client Choice Award Winner by Lexology
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that partner James R. Murray, who serves as co-chair of our firm's Insurance Recovery practice group, was named the exclusive winner of the Lexology 2022 Client Choice Award for Insurance & Reinsurance USA, which is Lexology's only Client Choice Insurance & Reinsurance national designation given for the United States.
Maryland Judiciary warns public about potential telephone scams
The Maryland Judiciary has issued a reminder to the public to remain cautious about telephone scams.
Ballard Spahr's Emilie Ninan Wins Prestigious Award for Trailblazing Women in Public Finance
Emile R. Ninan, Co-Chair of Ballard Spahr’s national Finance Department, has been named the private sector winner of the 2022 Freda Johnson Award for Trailblazing Women in Public Finance, presented by The Bond Buyer and Northeast Women in Public Finance (NEWPF).
TOPDOG’s Heather Kane earns professional certified marketer credentials
Heather Banner Kane, an attorney and Legal Content Director at TOPDOG Legal Marketing, LLC, has earned two of the top digital marketing certifications in the US: Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP) and Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) in Digital Marketing.
Former Nike employees sue over COVID-19 vaccine mandate despite calls for amnesty
Nike sued over its employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate by three former employees
Baltimore court re-entry project celebrates eighth graduating class
Twenty individuals will be honored for completing the Baltimore City District Court Re-Entry Project (DCREP) on November 30, 2022.
Some nurses not covered by New Jersey medical-malpractice reform
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A tort-reform law requiring plaintiffs to submit an affidavit supporting their case before suing medical professionals covers registered nurses but not licensed practical nurses, a New Jersey appeals court ruled, suggesting state lawmakers should amend the statute if they disagree.
D.C.'s 'disinformation' lawsuit against Big Oil sent back to original court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge remanded the District of Columbia’s lawsuit against four major oil companies back to one of the district’s own courts, ruling he had no jurisdiction over D.C.’s claims that a corporate “disinformation campaign” had caused “existential” environmental damage to the 68-square-mile urban area.
Suit: St. Louis university fraudulently told students program was accredited
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline)— A St. Louis private university is facing a claim it fraudulently told students its masters of counseling program was nationally accredited.
Class action alleges Huggies 'Natural Care' baby wipes contain synthetic ingredients
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A California woman has filed a class action against Kimberly-Clark alleging Huggies "Natural Care" baby wipes don't contain plant-based ingredients as labeled.
Dykema Names Sherrie L. Farrell Chief Diversity Officer
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm has named Sherrie L. Farrell as its Chief Diversity Officer. Farrell will officially step into the role on January 1, 2023.
Robbins Geller asks to lead class action against Palantir
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys representing California's public pension want to lead a shareholder class action lawsuit against Palantir Technologies, an intelligence community software company that suffered a stock drop in May.
Walmart attacks class action lawyer's huge track record in fight over coffee creamer
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Walmart is pointing at the impact a prolific class action lawyer has made on the federal court system, figuring he's filed hundreds of dubious cases around the country.
Donald Trump claims Jan. 6 Select Committee lacks authority to issue him subpoena
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — Donald Trump is claiming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the January 6th Select Committee lack the authority to issue him a subpoena to testify.
R.J. Reynolds, others allege California's ban on flavored tobacco violates interstate commerce
R.J. Reynolds, others allege California's ban on flavored tobacco violates interstate commerce
Greenberg Traurig Named 2022 New Jersey Litigation Department of the Year by The American Lawyer
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named New Jersey Litigation Department of the Year at The American Lawyer (Am Law) Industry Awards held Nov. 10. Greenberg Traurig New Jersey, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, was recognized for litigation victories achieved for a wide range of clients.
Court: AG Paxton doesn't need to testify in abortion case
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court has ruled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton shouldn't be deposed in a lawsuit brought by pro-life groups over the enforcement of anti-abortion laws in the state.
Prisoners sent to solitary can't pursue class action lawsuit
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld the denial of a class action on behalf of thousands of state prisoners subjected to solitary confinement, saying the wide variety in housing conditions and length of stay prevented a court from deciding one single issue for everybody.