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Ogletree Deakins Again Earns Mansfield Certification
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is proud to announce that the firm has achieved Mansfield Certification, administered by Diversity Lab.
Taylor Trusky Hired as Full-Time Associate Attorney
The team at Pond Lehocky Giordano is proud to announce that as of September 2023, Taylor Trusky has joined our firm as a full-time Associate Attorney.
Nelson Mullins Recognizes Boston Attorneys for Pro Bono Service
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP recently recognized two attorneys with the Claude M. Scarborough Pro Bono Award for their outstanding commitment and contributions to pro bono work in 2022. This year’s honorees from the firm’s Boston office were Jay Fee and John Veysey.
Reed Smith again achieves Mansfield Certified Plus status in US and UK
Diversity Lab announced that Reed Smith once again achieved Mansfield Certified Plus status in both the United States and United Kingdom, recognizing the firm’s continued commitment to diverse representation among its leadership.
Troutman Pepper Named Among Top Law Firms Most Feared in Litigation
Troutman Pepper is among 62 law firms “most feared in litigation” according to The BTI Litigation Outlook 2024 report.
Bradley Partner Jeff Dyess Selected as Member of Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Bradley is pleased to announce that Jeff Dyess, a partner in the firm’s Birmingham office, has been selected as a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC).
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Computer & Communications Industry Association president says government has failed to deliver evidence of antitrust harm in Google Search case
Matt Shruers, president of the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), has criticized the U.S. government's antitrust lawsuit against Google, stating that the government is trying to push consumers towards a product they prefer less than Google Search simply because the government believes Google is too big. Shruers made these comments amidst the ongoing legal battle over Google's search engine market dominance.
Plaintiff recounts cancer ordeal in Monsanto Roundup trial
The plaintiff suing Monsanto who claims its weed killer Roundup caused him to develop cancer described for a jury the ordeal of his medical treatments.
Payday?: Lawyers asking for $1 billion-plus in massive PFAS settlements
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - Plaintiff lawyers are looking for more than $1 billion from settlements with DuPont and 3M that they say will address the problems public water districts have with chemicals known as PFAS.
Motion to dismiss: Colgate wants case over recyclable toothpaste tube tossed
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Colgate-Palmolive is fighting a class action lawsuit over its "first-of-its-kind" recyclable toothpaste tubes, saying it's not to blame if traditional facilities can't handle them.
Nebraska can't be sued after lawn mower falls down hill into picnic table
LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline) - Wet grass is a weather condition, the Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled in a lawsuit brought by a man who was nearly struck with a riding lawnmower that slipped down a hill.
Lawsuit: Boston Public Schools teacher assaulted 6-year-old
Lawsuit: Boston Public Schools teacher assaulted 6-year-old
Law keeping public away from police challenged by reporters
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — A reporters group has challenged an Indiana law that forbids anyone from approaching police conducting their duties from coming within 25 feet.
CA 'Clean Fleet' rules challenged; Truckers say rules flout federal law, will 'wreak havoc' on economy
The California Truckers Association filed suit, seeking to block enforcement of the Advanced Clean Fleets rules they say conflict with federal law, violate the Constitution, and will hurt the economy
Blank Rome Ranked Sixth Nationally in The American Lawyer’s 2023 Summer Associates Survey
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has again ranked among the top 10 law firms in The American Lawyer’s 2023 Summer Associates Satisfaction Survey, as it has every year since 2018.
Rosemary Loverdi and Georgette Miller Recognized by South Jersey Biz as Leading Business Attorneys
Dilworth Paxson partners Rosemary Loverdi and Georgette Miller have been named to South Jersey Biz’s 2023 “Leading Business Attorneys” list in the categories of Financial Services and Real Estate Law, respectively.
Litigation Duo David Gehn and Matthew Baum Join Fox Rothschild in New York
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that David A. Gehn and Matthew B. Baum have joined the firm’s Litigation Department as partners in the New York office.
Widow can't reopen plane crash claim after her lawyer accepted $100K settlement
RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - A widow won't get to sue the owner of an aircraft that crashed, killing her husband, because her previous lawyer already agreed to settle that claim.
Judge to decide on settlement; Consumers get 27 cents per bag of mozzarella sticks made of cheddar
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A class action settlement over what's in TGI Friday's-brand mozzarella stick snacks that can be purchased in grocery and convenience stores is now on the desk of a federal judge, awaiting approval or rejection.
Gambler suing Bellagio for holding his chips for eight months sent to different court
LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline) - A gambler whose $20,200 in chips was kept from him for eight months can't sue the Bellagio Hotel & Casino and MGM Resorts in federal court, a judge has ruled.