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Lawsuits over warning signs on streets are fair game, California Supreme Court says
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - California law provides broad immunity from lawsuits over how cities design their streets but plaintiffs can still sue over a lack of warning signs, the state’s highest court ruled, upholding a 50-year-old precedent against arguments it was illogical.
Stone must pay COVID-era rent at now-closed Napa brewpub, court rules
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Pay your tab, a California court has told beer-maker Stone Brewing as it attempts to get out of forking over rent at its Napa brewpub.
Who cares why vitamins were added, Gatorade-maker says in response to lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - PepsiCo has filed its motion to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges it can't call its Gatorade Fit drinks "healthy."
Florida law firm accused of misplacing client's Workers' Compensation funds
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida law firm is facing a legal malpractice lawsuit after allegedly misplacing a client's Workers' Compensation claim settlement funds.
Nelson Mullins announces Partner Rob Wise Recognized in 2023 Virginia Super Lawyers List
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP partner Rob Wise has been listed in the 2023 Virginia “Super Lawyers” list for Class Action/Mass Torts: Defense.
Morrisey pleased U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Chevron Deference case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is pleased the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to revisit a case focusing on the legal doctrine known as Chevron Deference.
Why didn't survey ask about back label, tortilla-maker asks
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A customer survey to find out to what extent tortilla-eaters prefer them to be made in Mexico forgot to show respondents the "Made in U.S.A." disclaimer on the back.
Shrinking Crocs lawsuit will get to move forward
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has allowed parts of a proposed class action that alleges Crocs shoes shrink to proceed.
Chinese-American woman alleges retaliation after visa scandal
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) — A Chinese-American woman and former University of Massachusetts employee alleges she faced racial discrimination and retaliation.
OnlyFans faces suit over auto renewal subscription
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — An adult entertainment social media platform provider is facing a lawsuit over its automatic renewal subscription policy.
Vet who euthanized cat with needle to heart will face lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A woman whose cat was euthanized via a needle to the heart will get a second chance to sue the veterinarian who performed the procedure.
Armstrong Teasdale announces Jeffery McPherson Named a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
Jeffery T. McPherson, a partner in Armstrong Teasdale’s Litigation practice group, was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers at the Academy’s recent meeting in Denver, Colorado.
Advocate deemed a 'hate group' can pursue defamation case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - An Alabama federal judge has refused to dismiss a defamation brought by border control advocacy group deemed a "hate group" by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Lawyers withdraw but want firm to push class action against McClenny Mosely & Associates
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys hoping to push a class action lawsuit against a Houston law firm over its role in hurricane-related home repairs will hand the case off to co-workers because of their roles as special masters in Hurricane Ida litigation.
'A big fuss about a little lemon': Judges toss class actions against lemon-flavored products
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Chicago federal judges are left with a sour taste in their mouths by class action lawsuits that want more lemon in lemon-flavored products.
Bradley Beal faces lawsuit after allegedly smacking fan in head
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — An NBA fan alleges a Washington Wizards player physically assaulted him after a game in Orlando.
Virgin Airlines faces lawsuit over refusal to give refunds for pandemic flight cancellations
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — Virgin Airlines is facing a class action lawsuit over its allege denial of refunds to ticket-holders for cancelled flights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nelson Mullins announces Attorneys Recognized as ‘Super Lawyers’ and ‘Rising Stars’ in South Carolina
Thomson Reuters, the publisher of "Super Lawyers," has named 12 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP attorneys in our South Carolina offices as 2023 South Carolina "Super Lawyers" and three "Rising Stars.”
Schumer warns of Congress intervention if federal judge in Texas doesn’t reform case assignments
DALLAS - Sen. Charles Schumer is “urging” the chief judge for Texas’ Northern District to “reform the method” of how cases are assigned to judges in the federal district.
Appeals court rips federal judge hearing Disney case for ruling against DeSantis voting laws
TALLAHASSEE – A federal appeals court overruled the federal judge assigned to the Disney World case who had ruled several voting laws signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2021 intentionally discriminated against minority voters.