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Ninth Circuit says 'Kids Climate Case' has to seek redress through government or voters, not court
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Jan. 17 turned back a lawsuit filed by a group of youth climate activists suing the federal government over alleged inaction on climate change, saying the court lacks jurisdiction in the matter.
Judge: PFAS chemicals aren't 'hazardous' under Pennsylvania law
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Navy has won a key victory in Pennsylvania as a judge recently dismissed a lawsuit over the ubiquitous chemicals known as PFAS after finding they weren’t defined as “hazardous” under the state’s toxic waste statute.
Mississippi court rules plaintiff in medical malpractice case failed to prove doctor deviated from standard of care
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – A woman’s medical malpractice suit failed to prove that her doctor didn’t provide the standard of care needed, a court has ruled.
Jury instructions key to Alabama Supreme Court opinion in medical malpractice case; Verdict affirmed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) – Instructions to a jury in a medical malpractice case were front and center in a recent decision by the Alabama Supreme Court.
After win in New York, Exxon fights to have Massachusetts lawsuit heard in federal court
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge in Boston is considering a motion by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey to send her lawsuit, which is similar to one in New York that recently failed, against Exxon back to a commonwealth court.
Feds allege New York real estate developer mishandled asbestos cleanup
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – Real estate developer Dover Greens is facing a suit by the federal government alleging it mishandled asbestos cleanup at a project in upstate New York.
EPA sues Fisher Scientific, Sandvik for cleanup costs for New Jersey Superfund site
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – The former operators of a site in New Jersey are being sued by the federal government for cleanup costs spent by the government to abate contamination.
CFPB alleges Monster Loans, others illegally obtained consumer reports to sell fake services
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Monster Loans, Lend Tech and others are facing allegations by The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection of illegally obtaining consumer reports and marketing false student loan debt-relief services.
Ashford Law Group, PC Announces New Contemporary Web Design
Ashford Law Group, PC has launched a new, updated website featuring a modern, user-friendly design.
Why the opioid crisis is being blamed on big pharmacy chains
The plaintiffs don’t seem interested in going after smaller outfits.
Microsoft victory in gender bias lawsuit may not apply to similar cases
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A federal appeals court's decision to uphold denial of class certification in a gender bias case against Microsoft Corp. wasn't striking in its outcome and may not impact similar cases against other tech companies, a Florida-based employers' attorney said.
Lawsuit challenging 'unconstitutional' New Jersey donor law moves forward
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A legal action over a New Jersey statute ordering the disclosure of donors to organizations involved in a wide range of political activities and information-gathering is moving forward with a status conference due to take place next month.
California AG defends cancer label on acrylamide as state Chamber of Commerce challenges
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the California Chamber of Commerce alleging the state's Proposition 65, which requires consumer cancer warnings about exposure to acrylamide and other carcinogens, violates the First Amendment.
Judge issues preliminary injunction for California's newly enacted dialysis reimbursement law
SANTA ANA (Legal Newsline) – A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction against the California's Assembly Bill 290, which regulates and caps dialysis reimbursement, stating there is "significant public interest" in enjoining the law while it is being litigated.
Democrat AGs, activists want Rhode Island's climate change case sent back to state court
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) – A federal appeals court has received a clutch of amicus briefs supporting Rhode Island's belief that its climate change lawsuit against 21 energy companies should be heard in state court - even though the State might have to figure out how to get around state Supreme Court precedent once it gets there.
Napoli asbestos firm accused of 'vexatious and bad-faith conduct' by fellow lawyers during $1.5M lawsuit over fees
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge is considering a motion for attorneys' fees and costs by a Baltimore personal injury law firm following a $1.5 million jury award last month against a prominent New York firm and others in litigation over referral fees from asbestos lawsuits.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Partner Buddy Cox Appointed President of Birmingham Bar Foundation
Bradley attorney Buddy Cox was appointed president of the Birmingham Bar Foundation (BBF).
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Ferry Joins Bradley
Bradley is pleased to announce that Jonathan H. Ferry, most recently an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina, has joined the firm’s Charlotte office as a partner in the Government Enforcement and Investigations Practice Group.
NY Dept of Health not responding to Legal Newsline freedom of information requests
ALBANY, N.Y.. (Legal Newsline) – Almost three months ago, Legal Newsline sent requests about regulation and enforcement narcotics laws to the New York Department of Health under a state freedom of information law that requires a response in less than a week.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Sean P. Mcnally Named Managing Partner of Pepper Hamilton's Detroit Office
Pepper Hamilton announced that Sean P. McNally, a partner in the firm’s Trial and Dispute Resolution Practice Group and co-chair of the Automotive Industry Group, has been named managing partner of the Detroit office.