The U.S. Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on Civil Rules on Thursday addressed transparency in third-party litigation funding, proposing to create a subcommittee to further delve into the somewhat […]
Randy Mastro’s Litigation Record Cast in Harsh Light in Marathon Confirmation Hearing
While much of Randy Mastro’s contentious confirmation hearing before the New York City Council on Tuesday focused on his years as a deputy mayor under Rudy Giuliani, lawmakers […]
WEX Granted Preliminary Injunction Against HP’s ‘Wex’ in Trademark Litigation
WEX, a commercial banking company based in Portland, Maine, scored a victory in a trademark battle against HP Tuesday after a federal judge granted the plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction, […]
Judge in Pa. Addresses ‘Transportation Worker’ Definition in FedEx Litigation
A federal judge in Pennsylvania granted FedEx’s motion to compel arbitration in a dispute with an independent service provider in Florida, concluding the plaintiff didn’t qualify as a “transportation worker” under […]
‘Corner Post’ Will Lead to More Litigation, Losses for Agencies, Regulatory Attorneys Say
More litigation and likely losses for federal agencies will be the result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Monday that the clock for challenging regulations begins when their […]
Judge Denies Wholesalers’ Class Certification Motion in EpiPen Litigation
A federal judge in Minnesota denied a motion for class certification by drug wholesalers in a lawsuit accusing EpiPen manufacturer Mylan of overcharging for the medication in an alleged racketeering scheme, […]
Climate Litigation Marked by Global Expansion and Strategic Filings
At least 230 new climate-related lawsuits were filed globally in 2023, highlighting a trend toward strategic litigation that holds companies and governments accountable for climate action. Joana Setzer and […]
Thompson Hine Absorbs Litigation Boutique to Form West Coast Office
Am Law 200 firm Thompson Hine has established its first office on the West Coast to capitalize on growing demand for employment law, hiring 11 lawyers and 14 other staff […]
Data Dive: Multidistrict Litigation Makes Up Much of the U.S. Civil Caseload
Data Dive: Multidistrict Litigation Makes Up Much of the U.S. Civil Caseload | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2024/06/25/mdls-make-up-more-than-half-of-u-s-cases-whether-its-65-or-71/ US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation NEWS According to fiscal […]
‘Deeply Troubling’: Tesla Sued Over ‘Racially Hostile Work Environment’ Amid Surge of Racial Discrimination Litigation
Tesla was hit with another complaint alleging racial discrimination on Monday in Alameda County Superior Court just three months after settling a separate race harassment lawsuit. The plaintiffs, represented by […]