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N.Y. law firm sues Gov. Cuomo, AG James over handling of coronavirus pandemic
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) – A western New York law firm has sued Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James, claiming they are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to expand their authority.
Mississippi wants to take China to court for causing coronavirus pandemic
JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) – Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has sued China, alleging an “appalling campaign” of deceit by authorities there unleashed the COVID-19 pandemic.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Partner Lela Hollabaugh Named 2020 Chair of Legal Aid Society for Equal Justice
Bradley is pleased to announce that Lela Hollabaugh, Managing Partner of the firm’s Nashville office, has been named chair of the 2020 Campaign for Equal Justice of the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (LAS).
FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP: Faegre Drinker Insights Webinar with U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker
Faegre Drinker invites you to participate in an interactive webinar discussion with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (MS) on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the American economy and what policies he is prioritizing as the country looks to reopen.
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Partner Tom Trent Named Among NBJ's CRE Attorneys of the Year
Bradley attorney Tom Trent was named among the Nashville Business Journal's Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Attorneys of the Year.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Strafford-CARES Act Main Street Lending Program: Loan Parameters, Borrower and Lender Eligibility, Post-Closing Restrictions
Foley’s Jamie Class, Heidi Furlong and Justin Lauria-Banta will present a comprehensive program on the CARES Act Main Street Lending Program.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Webinar: COVID-19 – Preparing for Post-Pandemic Transformation in Health Care and Life Sciences
Foley & Lardner LLP issued the following announcement on.While the health care and life sciences communities have been intently focused on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a number of major changes in care delivery and product development emerge that promise to become permanent.
Maryland Judiciary expands online access with appellate court cases
The Maryland Judiciary has expanded its public access database, known as Maryland Judiciary Case Search, to include appellate court case information.
Former Dallas Cowboy’s defamation case against TMZ gets green light; Felon cousin was source of hitman allegations
Former Dallas Cowboy’s defamation case against TMZ gets green light; Felon cousin was source of hitman allegations
Fired law firm must go back to trial to prove it is owed part of $200K whistleblower settlement
HACKENSACK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – A whistleblower who scored a $200,000 settlement will continue his battle with his former lawyers who claim to be entitled to part of it.
Governor, not voters, will pick next Supreme Court justice, thanks to Georgia ruling
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – Georgia’s governor can pick his own justice for a spot on the state Supreme Court because of a well-timed resignation by the outgoing jurist.
Lawyers can't find credible expert to prove link between diesel fumes and bladder cancer, court rules
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) – A former railroad worker who responded to lawyer advertising to sue BNSF has lost his lawsuit because his lawyers did not secure an expert that a Delaware judge found to be reliable.
Junk mail or not? Woman's lawsuit over loan offer revived
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Judgment for CashCall and LoanMe has been overturned in a lawsuit alleging they accessed hundreds of thousands of credit reports without intending to make an offer of credit.
Temporary Towson Courthouse closes temporarily after COVID-19 case
The temporary Towson Courthouse location for the District Court in Baltimore County will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2020.
New public land added near Sundance Lodge Recreation Area
The Montana Natural Resource Damage Program (NRDP) and the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have announced a new addition to public land on the Yellowstone River.
Lawsuit warns there's vinegar in Windex
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A new class action lawsuit targets S.C. Johnson & Son’s Windex product for claiming to be sold in bottles that are 100% ocean plastic and non-toxic.
Lawsuit questions safety of Graco car seats
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The maker of popular car seats for children is facing a class action that alleges it has known for nearly 20 years that its products are not safe for kids under 40 pounds and under 4 years old.
Retailers on Amazon seek way around Kentucky's price-gouging punishment
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) – Online retailers are suing the State of Kentucky over its enforcement of price-control laws during the coronavirus state of emergency.
Challenge filed to Los Angeles' new vaping law
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Vaping shops are challenging a new Los Angeles County ordinance that prevents selling flavored tobacco products.
Law firm wants insurer's help after bogus check crashes finances
FLORENCE, S.C. (Legal Newsline) – A South Carolina law firm whose finances spiraled after receiving a bogus check is seeking a court order that requires its insurance company to help with the mess.