News from September 2023
Class action alleges Big Lots' coffee falsely markets number of actual servings
A Florida woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Big Lots, Inc., claiming the company falsely advertises that one of its ground coffee products can make up to 210 cups of coffee when in actuality it can only make approximately 150.
Stephen Seeger Named American College of Construction Lawyers Fellow
Stephen Seeger, a member of the firm’s Construction Law Group, has been named a fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL).
Assessing the Aftermath: The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Harvard/UNC Decision on the Nonprofit Sector on September 27, 2023
It has been almost three months since the Supreme Court decided Students for Fair Admissions, effectively striking down race-conscious admissions programs in higher education.
California sues energy companies over 'climate' problems; 'Kitchen sink' lawsuit a 'political stunt,' industry says
Energy companies say the state's lawsuit is little more than a "meritless, politicized" effort to extract big paydays from oil and gas companies, while accomplishing little to address the alleged problems caused by "climate change"
Native American group accuses Washington Commanders of defamation
A grassroots nonprofit seeking to revert the Washington Commanders name back to the Redskins has sued the new owner along with a rival organization to the tune of $1.6 million.
FTC chief Khan has well-funded cheering section for Amazon antitrust attack
When the Federal Trade Commission files its long-expected antitrust lawsuit against Amazon – possibly as soon as this week – it will come only after FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan has prepared the ground with the help of a wave of publicity financed by some of the deepest pockets in progressive politics.
Legislation would ban foreign governments from backing civil litigation in federal courts
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Newly introduced legislation in Congress would ban foreign governments and sovereign wealth funds from underwriting civil actions in our federal courts, a more than decade old practice of litigation meddling that proponents of the legislation say is undermining our national security.
Corporate Partner Sarah Hewitt Joins Fox Rothschild in New York
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome Sarah Hewitt to the New York office as a partner in the Corporate Department.
Charlotte Business Journal Names Troutman Pepper Partner Victoria Alvarez to Power 100 List
Partner Victoria Alvarez, an experienced trial attorney in Troutman Pepper’s Business Litigation Practice Group, has been named among the Charlotte Business Journal’s Power 100.
Fund Formation Attorney Andrew Banks Joins Ballard Spahr in New York
Andrew M. Banks—a corporate attorney who helps clients, including investment fund managers and sponsors, with fund formation matters—has joined Ballard Spahr’s Business and Transactions Department and Securities and Capital Markets Group as Of Counsel, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced today. He will be resident in the firm’s New York office.
Marshall Dennehey Announces 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Seven attorneys from Marshall Dennehey’s New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island offices have been selected to the 2023 edition of New York Metro Super Lawyers magazine.
New Jersey Water Rights and Regulation on September 26, 2023
Environmental justice and access to drinkable water.
Erik R. Anderson, Longtime Litigator and Former Commonwealth Government Attorney, Joins Mcnees
McNees announced that Erik R. Anderson, a litigator with diverse experience in the public and private sectors, has joined as a member of the firm.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over California inmate's fatal overdose
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – Imperial County is facing a negligence lawsuit after an inmate died of an overdose while in custody at the county jail.
X Corp claims California's social media content law violates First Amendment
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — X Corp is suing California Attorney General Robert Bonta, challenging the state's social media content law.
Dove A.E. Burns Named to 2023 Edition of New York Metro Super Lawyers®
Obermayer partner Dove A.E. Burns was selected for inclusion in the New York Metro Super Lawyers® list for her practice in labor and employment law.
Lawyers will split more than $141 million in W.Va. opioid litigation fees
CHARLESTON – Attorneys and law firms that worked on the West Virginia opioid litigation will split more than $141 million from the attorney fee fund.
'Sometimes stretch a little too far:' Unusual quick win for FaceTec vs biometrics class action offers guide for others
Earlier this year, facial ID scanning tech vendor FaceTec persuaded a prolific filer of biometrics class action lawsuits to withdraw their lawsuit without even a single proceeding or motion to dismiss, because the company showed the plaintiffs' lawyers that their data scanning tech, collection and policies made the case unwinnable
Judge rejects Google's bias claims in DOJ's antitrust case
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A Virginia federal judge has rejected Google's pleas to probe what it called a "deep-seated bias" from a federal prosecutor who made his living in private practice trying to punish the company.
Starbucks can't get out of lawsuit over 'sprouted grain' bagels
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Most of a class action over grains in bagels at Starbucks will get to continue, thanks to a federal judge's ruling on Sept. 12.