News from October 2023
Rosemary Loverdi and Georgette Miller Recognized by South Jersey Biz as Leading Business Attorneys
Dilworth Paxson partners Rosemary Loverdi and Georgette Miller have been named to South Jersey Biz’s 2023 “Leading Business Attorneys” list in the categories of Financial Services and Real Estate Law, respectively.
Blank Rome Ranked Sixth Nationally in The American Lawyer’s 2023 Summer Associates Survey
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has again ranked among the top 10 law firms in The American Lawyer’s 2023 Summer Associates Satisfaction Survey, as it has every year since 2018.
Litigation Duo David Gehn and Matthew Baum Join Fox Rothschild in New York
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that David A. Gehn and Matthew B. Baum have joined the firm’s Litigation Department as partners in the New York office.
Widow can't reopen plane crash claim after her lawyer accepted $100K settlement
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - A widow won't get to sue the owner of an aircraft that crashed, killing her husband, because her previous lawyer already agreed to settle that claim.
Judge to decide on settlement; Consumers get 27 cents per bag of mozzarella sticks made of cheddar
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A class action settlement over what's in TGI Friday's-brand mozzarella stick snacks that can be purchased in grocery and convenience stores is now on the desk of a federal judge, awaiting approval or rejection.
Gambler suing Bellagio for holding his chips for eight months sent to different court
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) - A gambler whose $20,200 in chips was kept from him for eight months can't sue the Bellagio Hotel & Casino and MGM Resorts in federal court, a judge has ruled.
Wrongful death lawsuit names man arrested for driving 120 mph
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — The estate of a 46-year-old man killed in a car wreck is suing the man arrested for allegedly causing the crash while racing at 120 mph.
Man sues Black & Decker after string from trimmer cuts his leg
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Black & Decker faces a proposed class action complaining that certain models of trimmers push too much string out, causing bits to go flying dangerously.
Reed Smith summit focuses on law student mental health
Global law firm Reed Smith’s Mental Health Task Force is sponsoring a groundbreaking Law Student Mental Health Summit on Oct. 12.
Conflicts and The Revolving Door: Navigating Personal and Organizational Conflicts of Interest and Unfair Competitive Advantages on October 17, 2023
Please join Holland & Knight and the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Public Contract Law's Bid Protest Committee as we delve into the world of personal conflicts of interest, unfair competitive advantages and procurement issues that can arise from the revolving door of government and private employment.
Clean Energy Credits and Incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act: Updates and Recent Guidance on October 16, 2023
Tax attorneys Amish Shah and Daniel Strickland are joining a panel titled "Clean Energy Credits and Incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act: Updates and Recent Guidance" at the American Bar Association's (ABA) 2023 Fall Tax Meeting.
Shook Partners to Speak at Consumer Products Class Actions Forum on October 16-17, 2023
Shook Data and Discovery Strategies Partner Patrick Oot and Business Litigation Partner Tom Sullivan will be presenting at the American Conference Institute’s (ACI) Advanced Forum on Defending FDA-Regulated Consumer Products Class Actions, October 16-17, in New York City.
Ellison testimony reveals FTX plan for a regulatory "crack down" on Binance
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison testified in court that FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried sought a regulatory "crack down" on crypto exchange Binance. Ellison revealed this information during Bankman-Fried's fraud trial, where he is accused of perpetrating a massive financial fraud that left FTX investors and creditors missing billions of dollars.
Reed Smith welcomes leading insurance recovery lawyer Bert Wells
Reed Smith announced that insurance recovery lawyer Bert Wells has joined the firm’s global Insurance Recovery Practice Group as a partner in New York.
Weedkiller class action against AT&T stuck on certification
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers targeting AT&T for using weedkiller around service terminals have hit another snag.
Kentucky city can't tap insurance for $28M wrongful-conviction lawsuit
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - A Kentucky city can’t tap insurance policies for damages won by a man who spent 28 years in prison on a wrongful conviction for murder, since those policies were issued a decade after he was sent to jail, an appeals court ruled.
Class action complains of synthetic ingredient in Wegmans' all-natural canned fruit
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A New York class action lawyer alleges the presence of a synthetic ingredient in Wegmans' all-natural canned fruit.
Kohl's faces class action alleging sale prices aren't as discounted as they seem
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) — A proposed class action lawsuit says Kohl's is tricking customers with its price comparisons.
Man fleeing from cops can sue for taking buckshot to the face
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - A man hit by buckshot after smoking marijuana and leading police on a high-speed chase can sue the now-deceased sheriff who shot him, a Georgia court has ruled.
Morgan Lewis Expands Finance Team in New York With Partner Penelope Christophorou
Penelope Christophorou, a finance lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience, joins Morgan Lewis as a partner in New York. Arriving from Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, Penelope will advise on commercial finance transactions, particularly those related to bankruptcy.