News from October 2023
DWI lawyer sues Ark. city over lack of video of client's arrest
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — An Arkansas lawyer is suing a city, accusing it of withholding evidence pertaining to his client.
Samsung: Can't sue us if you keep using our product
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers claiming Samsung stoves have knobs that turn burners on when lightly bumped failed to show their clients have suffered an injury, the company says.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Senior Associate Michael Grigsby in Denver
Armstrong Teasdale announces that Corporate Services Senior Associate Michael K. Grigsby has rejoined the firm.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Blankenship's appeal in defamation case
WASHINGTON – The United States Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship, who had asked the court to overturn a lower court ruling in a defamation case.
Online safety advocate questions Utah law's social media age checks
Stephen Balkam, the founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), expressed concern about the potential infringement on privacy that could result from age verification requirements for social media platforms. While age verification can help ensure children are not exposed to inappropriate content, Balkam highlighted the tradeoff between privacy and online safety.
Inside the ESOP Framework: A Deeper Examination on October 11, 2023
Tax attorney Sean Sullivan will be speaking at The ESOP Association Southeast Chapter's Fall 2023 Conference in Alabama.
Ai and the Next Frontier: Understanding What’s Ahead in Antitrust and Consumer Protection on October 11, 2023
Ensure your business thrives at the intersection of innovation and regulatory compliance by understanding how AI impacts advertising and competition.
Morrisey files objection to adoption of attorney fees in W.Va. opioid cases
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed an objection to the 15 percent attorney fees adopted by the state’s Mass Litigation Panel.
Reed Smith honored as a 2023 Leading Disability Employer by National Organization on Disability
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that the National Organization on Disability (NOD) has recognized it as a 2023 Leading Disability Employer.
Jones Day named a finalist for European Litigation Team of the Year
Jones Day has been shortlisted for Litigation Team of the Year by The Lawyer European Awards 2023. The Firm is recognized for its major victory on behalf of former SNS Reaal Bondholders.
Jackson Lewis and SecondSight Join Forces to Address Growing Website Tracking Risks
National employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the creation of a cutting-edge website compliance assessment tool, a result of the firm’s collaboration with leading AI-powered digital risk management firm SecondSight.
Redefining Accountability Through Moral Imagination - The Need for a Collaborative Approach to Violence Prevention in Public Agencies and Private Sectors on October 12, 2023
From Research to Action: Shaping the Future of Workplace Violence Prevention Through Innovations.
Georgia Trend Names John Rose to 40 Under 40 List
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates John T. Rose, who was named to the 2023 class of 40 Under 40 honorees by Georgia Trend magazine.
Class action loss appealed; Case alleges harmful ingredients in eye makeup
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The woman not hurt by eye makeup with allegedly harmful color additives will appeal the loss of her class action lawsuit.
New York Times' fight unseals part of LIV Golf lawsuit record
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The New York Times will only get one of its wishes in its quest for sealed materials in the Liv Golf vs. PGA Tour lawsuit.
Why are we in federal court, N.C. commission asks in response to Supreme Court justice's lawsuit
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - The governing body for North Carolina judges is fighting back against a lawsuit from a state Supreme Court justice who accuses it of retaliating against her for her comments on diversity.
Prison guard says he was punished for reporting beating
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The Florida Department of Corrections is accused of retaliating against a captain who says other guards hid their body cams while beating an inmate.
Walmart shopper says there was broken glass in his trail mix
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida man says he was trying to enjoy trail mix bought at a Leon County Walmart but instead bit down on broken glass.
Amy B. Cheng Selected for NAPABA Best Under 40 Award
Amy B. Cheng, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Atlanta office, has been selected by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) as one of its 2023 Best Under 40 Award winners. NAPABA is the country’s largest Asian Pacific American membership organization representing the interest of 60,000 attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students.
Latin America Reductions in Force: Ten Things to Look Out for on October 10, 2023
Global reductions in force continue to be a hot topic on multinational employers’ minds in 2023. I