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Woman alleges she was retaliated against by Tufts University for reporting fabricated data in article she co-wrote
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A Tufts University graduate alleges she was retaliated against for reporting that her adviser allegedly fabricated data in an article they co-wrote together.
Users allege Apple, Samsung did not warn of radiation risks with cellphones
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A group of consumers filed a class action lawsuit against Apple and Samsung alleging that the cellphone manufacturers did not warn consumers of a risk of allegedly excessive radiofrequency radiation exposure in some of their devices.
Snacker alleges vanilla ice cream sold by Aldi doesn't have vanilla in it
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – Discount grocery store chain Aldi is being sued by a consumer who alleges its vanilla ice cream does not actually contain vanilla.
Second Circuit seeks answers to questions in pesticide lawsuit by foreign banana workers against Occidental
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A federal appellate court has sent questions to the New York Court of Appeals in a lawsuit filed by more than one hundred former plantation workers and owners allegedly injured by the use of a pesticide across banana plantations in Central and South America for two decades.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: FedEx Express's Former Litigation Chief Connie Lewis Lensing Joins Bradley's Nashville Office
Bradley is pleased to announce that Connie Lewis Lensing has joined the firm’s Nashville office as Counsel in the Litigation Practice Group.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Attorneys Chris Lam and Bridget Warren Named 2019 North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law
Braldey is pleased to announce that Christopher C. Lam and Bridget V. Warren, attorneys in the firm’s Charlotte office, have been named 2019 North Carolina Lawyers Weekly (NCLW) Leaders in the Law.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Hamilton Detroit Lawyers Named To 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers List
Five lawyers from Pepper Hamilton have been named by Michigan Super Lawyers as top attorneys in the state for 2019.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Attorneys Named Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars (2019)
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that 10 of its Detroit lawyers have been named to the 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list – a distinction limited to just 5 percent of the state’s lawyers.
Alaska Railroad employee's discrimination lawsuit falls; He alleges he was called 'Black Magic'
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) – An Alaska Railroad Corp. employee failed to prove in an Alaskan court that he was a victim of racial discrimination when he was passed up for a new job.
Feds allege New York companies owe more than $200,000 relating to judge's order
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — The United States alleges that two New York companies failed to repay a debt.
California River Watch alleges sewage facility is illegally discharging pollutants into Napa River
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A river watch organization alleges the operators of a Napa sewage collection facility are illegally discharging pollutants in a river.
OGI Group seeks to confirm $9.6 million arbitration award against Iraqi ministry
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) — A Canadian corporation is asking for a court to confirm an arbitration award of $9.6 million entered into its favor last year over the development of an Iraqi oil field.
Just Puppies challenges new Maryland ban on pet sales in retail stores
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) – Pet sellers allege that Maryland's soon-to-be-enacted ban on the sales of dogs and cats in retail stores is unconstitutional and will cause pet sales to be conducted in unregulated marketplaces.
Chamber supports Ohio AG's fight against private attorneys' representation of cities, counties in opioid MDL
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Chamber Litigation Center has filed an amicus brief in support of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s fight against a proposed "negotiation class" of private attorneys representing cities and counties in the massive opioid multidistrict litigation.
Navient Solutions scores victory in Florida Middle District consumer protection, misrepresentation case over student loans
TAMPA (Florida Record) – Navient Solutions scored another victory last week when a federal court in Florida dismissed a lawsuit against a Virginia-based provider of federally owned or guaranteed students loans, saying plaintiffs failed to make their case on any of their allegations.
Alaska attorney general recommends that state implement new payroll deduction process in wake of Janus ruling
JUNEAU, Alaska (Legal Newsline) – On Aug. 27, Alaska Attorney General Kevin G. Clarkson penned a letter to Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy on how a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling concerning union dues and fees will adversely impact all state employees.
Former Mormon says she found out the truth about religion's founding, sues for emotional distress
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) – A former Mormon residing in North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against the church over allegations it manipulated and concealed facts and beliefs regarding the foundational history of the Mormon church.
‘Business decision’: Former DEA official works for opioid lawyers but set standards for how many pills were made
Now, Rannazzisi is helping private lawyers pin the blame squarely on manufacturers and distributors of opioids, as well as pharmacies. A post-DEA alliance with trial lawyers has been worth six figures for Rannazzisi, who has been hailed as a whistleblower by those cheering attempts to prosecute the opioid industry for the nation’s addiction crisis.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: A Plus Care Solutions to Pay $200,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
A Plus Care Solutions, Inc., a supplier of direct professional caregivers to clients with disabilities, has agreed to pay $200,000 and furnish injunctive relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced.
JONES DAY: Jones Day adds Brett Shumate, Margaret “Peggy” Blake in Washington
The global law firm Jones Day announces that Brett Shumate and Margaret "Peggy" Blake have joined the Firm’s Washington Office.