News from October 2023
Class action says synthetic ingredients are in Purina 'natural' pet food
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — Nestle Purina Petcare Company is facing a class action alleging it uses synthetic ingredients in pet food it markets as "natural."
Cops cleared but now face lawsuit over fatal shooting in Indiana
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) — A wrongful death lawsuit in Indiana blames cops for the death of a man involved in a domestic dispute.
Jurors in $7 billion case would be out to get us, BP and Shell tell U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - BP and Shell have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit by a Louisiana parish over coastal flooding, saying they can’t get a fair trial in a place where any jurors know they have the opportunity to pump billions of dollars into their troubled local economy by ruling against the oil companies.
Dealmaking in Health Care and Life Sciences on October 26, 2023
Please join Reed Smith and an illustrious panel for an interactive discussion on the state of investment activities across the life sciences and health care industry.
Legislation would stop foreign third-party litigation funding
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) recently introduced legislation that would stop foreign entities and governments from funding litigation in American courts.
Procter & Gamble hit with false advertising lawsuit over decongestant
PENSACOLA – An Escambia County resident has filed a class action false advertising lawsuit against Procter & Gamble, claiming that the company has falsely marketed its over-the-counter cold remedies for years as effective treatments for cold symptoms, even though the active ingredient in these products has been determined to be ineffective by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Florida company sues X Corp., formerly Twitter, over alleged trademark violation
A Florida company has filed a federal lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk’s X Corp., formerly Twitter Inc., alleging that its use of the “X” name infringes on X Social Media LLC’s trademark and violates Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Ariz. court: No liability for failing to warn mother would drown twins
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Reversing a decades-old precedent in a case involving a mother who murdered her twin boys, the Arizona Supreme Court said mental-health professionals can’t be held liable for failing to warn third parties about the risk of harm from a patient under their care.
Dan Tana's restaurant loses round one of trademark fight vs. Dantanna's
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - The legendary Hollywood celebrity eatery Dan Tana’s will have to keep fighting to protect its brand against a similar-sounding restaurant in Atlanta after a federal appeals court reversed a ruling by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office canceling the Dantanna’s trademark for fraud.
Asset Management and Investment Funds Fall Conferences - New York on October 26, 2023
The first program for our 2023 New York Asset Management and Investment Funds Conference will take place at our New York office on Thursday, 26 October.
Jones Day's Aaron Markel named among Crain's Detroit Business' "Notable Leaders in Employment & Labor Law" for 2023
Crain's Detroit Business has named Aaron Markel, an associate in the Firm's Labor & Employment Practice, among the publication's "Notable Leaders in Employment & Labor Law" for 2023.
What Keeps Me Up at Night About Finra ’24? on October 24, 2023
oin an intimate group of CEOs from some of the most important wealth management firms in the country for an afternoon of discussion followed by cocktails and dinner.
Financial News Recognizes Sabina Comis Among its 100 Women in Finance 2023
Sabina Comis, Dechert LLP’s Paris-based global managing partner, has been named by the Dow Jones-owned Financial News among its Most Influential Women in Finance. Each year, Financial News recognizes the very best and brightest women in the finance sector.
Ogletree Deakins Welcomes Experienced Benefits Attorney Carly Grey as Shareholder in Washington D.C.
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Carly Grey as a shareholder in the firm’s Washington D.C. office.
How International Organizations Effectively Implement Employment Policies Across Jurisdictions on October 24, 2023
Many multinational companies want to implement global employment policies that are both legally compliant and reflective of company culture.
Building Bridges 2.0: Unlocking Climate Capital - for People, Planet, and Profit on October 25, 2023
The Fletcher School at Tufts University and K&L Gates are hosting Building Bridges 2.0, our annual series on global institutional investment.
Lawyer: Six Flags lawyers spent deposition forcing client to relive old school shooting
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - The lawyer for a man who says he was hurt on a Six Flags ride says the company tortured her client with questions about how he became a paraplegic during a seven-hour deposition and objects to any further questioning.
Mold plaintiff gets her expert back in case against property owner
VENTURA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A Santa Barbara County judge was wrong to exclude the expert testimony for a plaintiff hoping to prove mold caused her illness, a California appeals court has ruled.
Colorado fights challenge to new gun laws
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says part of the state NRA's lawsuit against new firearm restrictions shouldn't be in court yet.
Insurers can't untangle themselves from massive PFAS litigation
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Facing more than thousands of PFAS lawsuits, a maker of firefighting foam will get to continue trying to prove its insurers should have to pay their fair share.