Navigation The class action, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey by five plaintiffs in talcum powder lawsuits, names Johnson & Johnson, its subsidiaries and several current and former officers and directors.
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Legal Speak's 'Sidebar with Saul' Part III: Trump Shrinks From Testimony, Costello Loses His Cool, Summations Up Next
ALM litigation reporter Emily Saul has been in the courtroom every day of the trial and gets us up to date about what is going on, including bizarre behavior by Robert Costello and what we can expect in the coming week.
Delaware Supreme Court Affirms AMC Shareholder Settlement Over Stock Split
Counsel for AMC said court interference might hinder the possibility of the Chancery court ever again certifying a shareholder class that didn’t vote unanimously on an issue.
DOJ Asks Judge to Dismiss Challenge to Federal Cannabis Ban
Cannabis companies argued in federal court Wednesday that widespread state legalization of marijuana has outpaced existing case law on prohibition.
Federal Judge Certifies Class Action Claiming $31M in CITGO Pension Underpayments
“We are very pleased the court granted class certification to more than 1,700 CITGO employees and pensioners in this important ERISA case,” one of the plaintiffs’ counsel, Michelle C. Yau, chair of Cohen Milstein’s ERISA practice, said in a statement. “This ruling and the court’s recent order denying summary judgment pave the way for the […]
Jones Day Enters Fray on OSHA Walkaround Inspections Rule
The U.S. Chamber and other plaintiffs complain the rule will give plaintiffs’ attorneys “a front-row seat on inspections to ferret out potential opportunities for litigation against employers.”
Use of SCOTUS Foreign Corporation Ruling Fails in Non-Compete Suit
The Dallas Court of Appeals ruled a SCOTUS 2023 opinion on business registrations was specific to a Pennsylvania law and could not be used in Texas to assert personal jurisdiction.
Call for Nominations: New England Legal Awards 2024
Law.com is accepting nominations for the New England Legal Awards, celebrating legal excellence in Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Michael Best Hit With Legal Mal Suit Over Work for Startup Company
A startup and its two founders sued Michael Best & Friedrich and two lawyers in Chicago, alleging they mishandled a business reorganization.
Nextdoor Names New Legal Chief, as C-Suite Changes Continue
Sophia Contreras is stepping in as general counsel in the wake of John Orta’s departure early this month as chief legal officer and head of corporate development.