News from October 2023
Lawsuit filed against Massachusetts after man's murder conviction overturned
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — A man convicted of a 1984 murder who spent decades in prison is now suing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for failing to turn over the evidence that exonerated him.
Contingency fee lawyers face court challenge; They want 45% of settlement
RENO, Nev. (Legal Newsline) — An unhappy client has sued a Nevada law firm that he says is wrongly trying to take 45% of his settlement.
Four Dinsmore Attorneys Named to 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers & Rising Stars Lists
Congratulations to the four Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys from the Firm’s Boston office for earning a spot on the 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list.
Armstrong Teasdale Earns 2022-2023 Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Plus
Armstrong Teasdale announces that the firm has achieved Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Plus for 2022-2023.
Recent Developments in the Evolving State Taxation of Pass-Through Entities on October 19, 2023
This session will address pass-through entity issues, including evaluating the relevance and factors relating to whether a unitary relationship impacts the tax treatment of the sale of an interest in a pass-thru entity, the apportionment issues resulting from the disposition of an interest, and the complexity of dealing with tiered partnerships.
Mason P. Ashe Named Recipient of 2022–2023 Wharton Teaching Excellence Award
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Of Counsel Mason P. Ashe has once again been named a Wharton Teaching Excellence Award recipient.
Ogletree Deakins Again Earns Mansfield Certification
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is proud to announce that the firm has achieved Mansfield Certification, administered by Diversity Lab.
Taylor Trusky Hired as Full-Time Associate Attorney
The team at Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that as of September 2023, Taylor Trusky has joined our firm as a full-time Associate Attorney.
Nelson Mullins Recognizes Boston Attorneys for Pro Bono Service
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP recently recognized two attorneys with the Claude M. Scarborough Pro Bono Award for their outstanding commitment and contributions to pro bono work in 2022. This year’s honorees from the firm’s Boston office were Jay Fee and John Veysey.
Reed Smith again achieves Mansfield Certified Plus status in US and UK
Diversity Lab announced that Reed Smith once again achieved Mansfield Certified Plus status in both the United States and United Kingdom, recognizing the firm’s continued commitment to diverse representation among its leadership.
Troutman Pepper Named Among Top Law Firms Most Feared in Litigation
Troutman Pepper is among 62 law firms “most feared in litigation” according to The BTI Litigation Outlook 2024 report.
Bradley Partner Jeff Dyess Selected as Member of Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Bradley is pleased to announce that Jeff Dyess, a partner in the firm’s Birmingham office, has been selected as a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC).
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Computer & Communications Industry Association president says government has failed to deliver evidence of antitrust harm in Google Search case
Matt Shruers, president of the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), has criticized the U.S. government's antitrust lawsuit against Google, stating that the government is trying to push consumers towards a product they prefer less than Google Search simply because the government believes Google is too big. Shruers made these comments amidst the ongoing legal battle over Google's search engine market dominance.
Plaintiff recounts cancer ordeal in Monsanto Roundup trial
The plaintiff suing Monsanto who claims its weed killer Roundup caused him to develop cancer described for a jury the ordeal of his medical treatments.
Payday?: Lawyers asking for $1 billion-plus in massive PFAS settlements
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Plaintiff lawyers are looking for more than $1 billion from settlements with DuPont and 3M that they say will address the problems public water districts have with chemicals known as PFAS.
Motion to dismiss: Colgate wants case over recyclable toothpaste tube tossed
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Colgate-Palmolive is fighting a class action lawsuit over its "first-of-its-kind" recyclable toothpaste tubes, saying it's not to blame if traditional facilities can't handle them.
Nebraska can't be sued after lawn mower falls down hill into picnic table
LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline) - Wet grass is a weather condition, the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled in a lawsuit brought by a man who was nearly struck with a riding lawnmower that slipped down a hill.
Lawsuit: Boston Public Schools teacher assaulted 6-year-old
Lawsuit: Boston Public Schools teacher assaulted 6-year-old
Law keeping public away from police challenged by reporters
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — A reporters group has challenged an Indiana law that forbids anyone from approaching police conducting their duties from coming within 25 feet.
CA 'Clean Fleet' rules challenged; Truckers say rules flout federal law, will 'wreak havoc' on economy
The California Truckers Association filed suit, seeking to block enforcement of the Advanced Clean Fleets rules they say conflict with federal law, violate the Constitution, and will hurt the economy