News from January 2023
Ben & Jerry's parent company moves for dismissal of class action over Israel boycott
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Shareholders can be upset that Ben & Jerry's chose to boycott Israel but that doesn't mean they can sue its parent company.
Chobani says class action wrongly blames it for Fair Trade requirements
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Chobani is fighting a class action lawsuit over the Fair Trade USA certification it places on its products.
Lawsuit says EltaMD sunscreen falsely labeled 'mineral-based'
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — Colgate-Palmolive is facing a lawsuit that says it deceptively labels its EltaMD sunscreen as "mineral-based" when it contains chemical ingredients.
Ritz-Carlton employee sues, says he's owed money for time spent at security checks and other activities
Ritz-Carlton employee sues, says he's owed money for time spent at security checks and other activities
Ohio Supreme Court eliminates damages cap for sexual abuse victim
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A narrow majority on the Ohio Supreme Court declared the state’s $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages unconstitutional in the case of a victim of childhood sexual abuse, in a decision opposed by a variety of organizations as well as Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
16 Benesch Attorneys Named 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers; 24 Named Ohio Rising Stars
Benesch is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys have been named 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers, and 24 have been named 2023 Ohio Rising Stars by Super Lawyers®.
Geoffrey Ferrer Recognized in 2023 Chambers Asia-Pacific Rankings
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Geoffrey Ferrer, Co-Vice Chair of the firm’s Transportation & Trade group, and a member of the Marshall Islands Bar, has been ranked in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2023 Guide.