News from July 2023
Depositions of Business Organizations on August 3, 2023
Litigators and corporate counsel never know when a corporate representative will be deposed, but must be ready to prepare them properly and be familiar with the court rules and best practices regarding depositions of business entities.
Minnesota courts launch survey for public feedback on judicial experience
The Minnesota Judicial Branch is seeking feedback from court users to evaluate their experiences with the court system.
Alaska won't accept court ruling on drilling data from National Petroleum Reserve
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) - An Alaska state agency is appealing a federal court ruling that allows an oil company to keep its drilling information from the National Petroleum Reserve from competitors.
Allegations plausible, federal judge says in explaining why shareholder case against Olo will move forward
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has explained his reasoning for letting a proposed class action lawsuit against Olo, Inc., proceed.
N.J. high court strikes huge pelvic mesh verdict after C.R. Bard not allowed to explain why no clinical trials
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled it was wrong to bar a medical device company from explaining to jurors why it didn't perform clinical trials on pelvic mesh products while plaintiff lawyers frequently argued it was because the company was too callous.
Lawsuit filed over on-the-job death in Boston
Estate of utility who suffered fatal injuries on job site claims negligence
AriZona faces class action over use of 'Lite' on its Arnold Palmer drinks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — AriZona Beverages is facing a class action over the use of the word "Lite" on its Arnold Palmer brand iced tea and lemonade.
Ohio AG Yost questions timing of legal challenge to crew size law for freight trains
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - The legal challenge of an Ohio law mandating every freight train must have at least a two-person crew is premature, state Attorney General Dave Yost is arguing.
Boston attorney accused of hiding his resignation from clients
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — A Boston area attorney is facing a lawsuit after he allegedly failed to disclose to clients he resigned his license to practice law due to facing disciplinary sanctions from the Massachusetts Bar.
States want changes to $12.5B PFAS settlement with 3M
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - State attorneys general want to hold up the $12.5 billion settlement 3M has reached with local water districts over chemicals known as PFAS over concerns the agreement doesn't go far enough.
Investors sue tech company that did business Chinese business on U.S. national security watch list
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A tech company is facing a class action from shareholders because of its business relationship with a Chinese company that was on a U.S. national security watch list.
Unlocking Cross-Border Success: William F. Hennessey on New York Forum Selection Clauses and Process Agents
William F. Hennessey authored an article for the NYSBA NY Business Law Journal titled, "Landed a Cross-Border Transaction?
$8.9 billion talc settlement offer at stake in J&J's LTL bankruptcy
J&J previously committed only $2 billion to resolve talc claims
U.K. Supreme Court outlaws lawsuit-funding practice allowed in America
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled outside funding contracts for antitrust litigation against truck manufacturers are unenforceable, throwing into question the future of the fast-growing third-party litigation funding business in England.
Labor class actions under PAGA needn't be manageable, California court rules
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - Sticking to its interpretation of the law unless the California Supreme Court decides otherwise, an appeals court ruled that labor lawsuits under the state Private Attorneys General Act needn’t meet the manageability requirements of other class actions.
TikTok fails to convince judge there are federal issues in Arkansas' lawsuit
EL DORADO, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin will get his wish to sue TikTok in a state court rather than a federal one.
Class action: Aldi mislabels its flavored drink enhancers
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Aldi is facing a class action lawsuit over alleged mislabeling of its flavored drink enhancers.
Holland & Knight Rises to the Top of Global and U.S. M&A Rankings
Holland & Knight has been recognized as a top-ranked law firm for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity transactions in benchmarking league tables published by Bloomberg and Refinitiv.
Study: Floridians filed the highest number of personal injury cases nationwide
62.1% of personal injury lawsuits were filed in Florida compared to 11.65% nationwide
EPA accused of controlling group that reviewed proposed formaldehyde regulations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A chemistry industry association has accused the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of controlling an outside group tasked with reviewing the agency’s proposed regulations on formaldehyde by stocking it with friendly scientists and limiting public access and comment on its work.