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Morrisey files objection to adoption of attorney fees in W.Va. opioid cases
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed an objection to the 15 percent attorney fees adopted by the state’s Mass Litigation Panel.
Reed Smith honored as a 2023 Leading Disability Employer by National Organization on Disability
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that the National Organization on Disability (NOD) has recognized it as a 2023 Leading Disability Employer.
Jones Day named a finalist for European Litigation Team of the Year
Jones Day has been shortlisted for Litigation Team of the Year by The Lawyer European Awards 2023. The Firm is recognized for its major victory on behalf of former SNS Reaal Bondholders.
Jackson Lewis and SecondSight Join Forces to Address Growing Website Tracking Risks
National employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the creation of a cutting-edge website compliance assessment tool, a result of the firm’s collaboration with leading AI-powered digital risk management firm SecondSight.
Georgia Trend Names John Rose to 40 Under 40 List
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates John T. Rose, who was named to the 2023 class of 40 Under 40 honorees by Georgia Trend magazine.
Redefining Accountability Through Moral Imagination - The Need for a Collaborative Approach to Violence Prevention in Public Agencies and Private Sectors on October 12, 2023
From Research to Action: Shaping the Future of Workplace Violence Prevention Through Innovations.
Class action loss appealed; Case alleges harmful ingredients in eye makeup
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The woman not hurt by eye makeup with allegedly harmful color additives will appeal the loss of her class action lawsuit.
New York Times' fight unseals part of LIV Golf lawsuit record
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - The New York Times will only get one of its wishes in its quest for sealed materials in the Liv Golf vs. PGA Tour lawsuit.
Why are we in federal court, N.C. commission asks in response to Supreme Court justice's lawsuit
GREENSBORO, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - The governing body for North Carolina judges is fighting back against a lawsuit from a state Supreme Court justice who accuses it of retaliating against her for her comments on diversity.
Walmart shopper says there was broken glass in his trail mix
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida man says he was trying to enjoy trail mix bought at a Leon County Walmart but instead bit down on broken glass.
Prison guard says he was punished for reporting beating
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — The Florida Department of Corrections is accused of retaliating against a captain who says other guards hid their body cams while beating an inmate.
Amy B. Cheng Selected for NAPABA Best Under 40 Award
Amy B. Cheng, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Atlanta office, has been selected by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) as one of its 2023 Best Under 40 Award winners. NAPABA is the country’s largest Asian Pacific American membership organization representing the interest of 60,000 attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students.
Latin America Reductions in Force: Ten Things to Look Out for on October 10, 2023
Global reductions in force continue to be a hot topic on multinational employers’ minds in 2023. I
Holland & Knight Strengthens Private Wealth Services Group with Three-Lawyer Team in Boston
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Private Wealth Services Group with a team of three attorneys in Boston.
Fireplaces, Chimneys, and Wood-Fired Appliances - Subrogation and Investigations on October 10, 2023
Shannon Warren will speak on the panel “Fireplaces, Chimneys, and Wood-Fired Appliances - Subrogation and Investigations” at the New England Claims Executives Association event in Farmington, Connecticut
Troutman Pepper Attorneys Rachel Mynhier and Carlo DeHart to Receive Equal Justice Medal for Pro Bono Legal Assistance
Troutman Pepper Counsel Rachel Mynhier and Associate Carlo DeHart have been named the recipients an Equal Justice Medal by Legal Services of New Jersey.
Robert Hinckley Appointed to the Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice Board of Directors
Shareholder Robert Hinckley has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice. Mr. Hinckley is set to commence his three-year term on the board on November 1, 2023.
The Texas Pete-isn't-from-Texas lawsuit fizzles out after plaintiff's relationship with lawyer becomes issue
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - A serial plaintiff in class-action lawsuits has dropped out of at least two cases over claims defense lawyers have harassed him about ties to his lawyers, including an allegation he was involved in an “intermingled intimate relationship” with a former college roommate and his attorney.
Facebook faces suit over not putting insurance ads on some users' feeds
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Most people would probably pay money not to be subjected to ads featuring quacking ducks and apron-clad insurance agents. But a California appeals court has decided Facebook must face a class action over claims it discriminates against users by allowing insurance companies to select their audience based on age and gender.
CVS blamed for death in Orlando parking lot
ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — CVS and the owner of an Orlando store are blamed for the murder of a man in its parking lot.