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January 15, 2025
Feds Float Safety Rule For Growing CO2 Pipeline Network
Gas- and liquid-phase carbon dioxide pipelines would be subject to new safety standards including improved emergency response and public communications practices under a rule proposed Wednesday by the federal government.
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January 15, 2025
Delta Passengers Press To Keep IT Outage Suit Alive
A group of Delta customers suing the airline over its response to last year's global tech outage that grounded thousands of flights urged a Georgia federal judge Tuesday to keep their claims alive, arguing federal law doesn't permit the company's "shirking contractual obligations to which it had previously agreed."
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January 15, 2025
Chinese Execs Sent Fentanyl Precursor To NY, Jury Told
A novel fentanyl-trafficking case went to trial in New York federal court on Wednesday, with prosecutors arguing that two Chinese chemical executives inked a multimillion-dollar deal to export the raw materials for the drug to a Manhattan lab in 2023.
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January 15, 2025
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3, Citing Cancer Link In Animal Studies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday said that it is banning the use of a red dye, Red No. 3, which gives food and drinks a bright red color but has also been linked to cancer in animals.
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January 15, 2025
Mass. Justices Bolster Local Enforcement Of Tobacco Laws
Massachusetts' highest court ruled Wednesday that local public health officials do not have to go to court to fine businesses caught violating the state's tobacco laws, including restrictions on the sale of flavored products.
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January 15, 2025
FTC Brings Right-To-Repair Suit Against John Deere
The Federal Trade Commission slapped John Deere with a repair monopoly lawsuit in Illinois federal court Wednesday, adding to proposed class actions alleging the company illegally withholds access to needed repair tools from farmers, even in the face of mounting public pressure.
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January 15, 2025
Justices Say Nixing Federal Claims Ends Federal Jurisdiction
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday said a proposed class action over alleged mislabeling of prescription dog food was appropriately sent back to state court, holding that once the plaintiff dropped her federal claims, the federal courts no longer had jurisdiction.
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January 14, 2025
Wash. Co. Says Titan Sub Implosion Claims Should Be Tossed
A Washington state-based company that allegedly helped construct the Titan submersible that imploded en route to the Titanic wreck in 2023 has said certain maritime claims lodged by the family of one of the victims are invalid because he wasn't an employee of the company.
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January 14, 2025
ACT Mouthwash Label Poses Risk For Kids, Parents Claim
Makers of ACT mouthwash deceived consumers into believing its brand of "kids mouthrinse" is safe for preschoolers when it's actually more dangerous due to its candy-like flavors that encourage children to drink it, potentially poisoning or killing them, according to a parent-led proposed class action in Illinois federal court.
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January 14, 2025
Wash. Justice Asks If Gun Law Impedes Self-Defense Right
A Washington state justice asked Tuesday if a state law banning the sale of large-capacity magazines for firearms can survive recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings expanding gun rights, noting that millions of people own the ammunition devices for self-defense.
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January 14, 2025
Fla. Panel Told Law Precludes Damages For Smoker's Heir
Two tobacco companies told a Florida state appellate panel Tuesday that a surviving daughter of a deceased smoker can't collect millions of dollars in a wrongful death case, arguing that the law precludes her from collecting damages because her father died before the case had been redecided on appeal.
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January 14, 2025
Monsanto Urges Fla. Court To Undo Punitive Damages Claim
Monsanto urged a Florida appeals court to reverse a lower court's decision allowing a punitive damages claim in a suit saying the company's Roundup weed killer causes cancer, arguing that punitive damages are barred in the case by Florida law limiting punitive damages for the same conduct in multiple cases.
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January 14, 2025
Sig Sauer Settles Gun Defect Suit With Injured Mass. Officer
Sig Sauer Inc. and a police officer who claims the gunmaker's P320 pistol spontaneously discharged and injured her without the trigger being touched have reached a deal ending the lawsuit she brought against the company, a Massachusetts federal judge announced Monday.
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January 14, 2025
Cannabist Moves Illinois Oil Potency Case To Federal Court
The Cannabist Co. Holdings and its affiliated companies have removed to federal court a suit alleging they make products using highly potent cannabis oils without warning consumers that the amounts of THC are illegal in Illinois.
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January 14, 2025
Lockheed, CNA Pause Coverage Suit Amid Settlement Talks
A Maryland federal court agreed Tuesday to continue pausing a dispute between Lockheed Martin Corp. and a CNA Financial unit over coverage for lawsuits accusing the aerospace and defense giant of environmental contamination, as the parties negotiate a potential coverage settlement.
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January 14, 2025
Tribe Members Look To Intervene In 8th Circ. Pipeline Case
Twenty members of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation have urged the Eighth Circuit to let them intervene in a Marathon Petroleum Corp. subsidiary's lawsuit challenging the Interior Department's reversal of decisions related to a pipeline crossing the reservation's land in North Dakota.
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January 14, 2025
Both Michigan US Attys Resign Ahead Of Inauguration
Michigan's U.S. attorneys, Dawn Ison in the Eastern District and Mark Totten in the Western District, announced their departures this week ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
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January 14, 2025
Monsanto Hit With $100M Jury Verdict In 10th Seattle PCB Trial
A Washington state jury said Tuesday that Monsanto should pay $100 million to four people who claim they developed various health issues from PCB exposure at a school facility, far less than the $4 billion requested by 15 plaintiffs but still adding to the $1.1 billion in losses the chemical giant already faces over the site.
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January 14, 2025
EPA Warns Of Possible Forever Chemical Risk In Fertilizer
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday said that forever chemicals present in fertilizers could pose a health risk to people living or working on or near farms, a finding that could result in new regulations.
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January 14, 2025
Eli Lilly Says Colo. Clinic Selling Deceptive Weight Loss Drug
Eli Lilly & Co. has sued a Denver health clinic for allegedly selling "unapproved and potentially dangerous" drugs marketed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, which the pharmaceutical company said could give consumers the false impression that its U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved medications don't work.
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January 14, 2025
TikTok Says NC Can't Fault Platform For Being 'Too Engaging'
TikTok Inc. has asked for an early exit from the North Carolina attorney general's lawsuit accusing the video platform of harming young users, saying it has no significant ties to the Tar Heel state and the AG's office can't otherwise build a case around its platform being "too engaging."
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January 13, 2025
4th Circ. Backs Arbitration In BoFA's PPP Loan Suits
The Fourth Circuit on Monday affirmed a decision ordering small businesses to arbitrate their proposed class action alleging Bank of America misled them on how to use the Paycheck Protection Program, noting the deposit agreements say an arbitrator will decide all disputes, including the scope of the arbitration provision.
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January 13, 2025
Fla. Court OKs $6B Settlement Data Release In 3M's UK Case
A Florida federal court has authorized the release of certain information related to 3M's $6 billion multidistrict litigation settlement ending claims over allegedly faulty combat earplugs to a London arbitral tribunal, which was convened to determine if insurer AIG Europe Ltd. is refusing to pay its share of the deal.
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January 13, 2025
Flint Legionella Victim's Estate Seeks OK On $1.5M Settlement
The mother of a woman who died of Legionnaires' disease after years of drinking the city of Flint's water is asking a Michigan federal court to approve a $1.5 million to settlement that would bring to an end her wrongful death claims.
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January 13, 2025
Rail Group Rips FRA In 8th Circ. Waiver Battle
The rail industry has told the Eighth Circuit that the Biden administration is flouting federal law by intentionally delaying decisions on waiver applications from railroads seeking to use new brake and track inspection technologies.
Expert Analysis
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Recruitment Trends In Emerging Law Firm Frontiers
BigLaw firms are facing local recruitment challenges as they increasingly establish offices in cities outside of the major legal hubs, requiring them to weigh various strategies for attracting talent that present different risks and benefits, says Tom Hanlon at Buchanan Law.
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Glassblowing Makes Me A Better Lawyer
I never expected that glassblowing would strongly influence my work as an attorney, but it has taught me the importance of building a solid foundation for your work, learning from others and committing to a lifetime of practice, says Margaret House at Kalijarvi Chuzi.
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3 Surprising Deposition Dangers Attorneys Must Heed
Attorneys often do not think of discovery as a particularly risky phase of litigation, but counsel must closely heed some surprisingly strict and frequently overlooked requirements before, during and after depositions that can lead to draconian consequences, says Nate Sabri at Perkins Coie.
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Best Practices For Chemical Transparency In Supply Chains
A flurry of new and forthcoming regulations in different jurisdictions that require disclosure of potentially hazardous substances used in companies' products and processes will require businesses to take proactive steps to build chemical transparency into their supply chains, and engage robustly and systematically with vendors, says Jillian Stacy at Enhesa.
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How Associates Can Build A Professional Image
As hybrid work arrangements become the norm in the legal industry, early-career attorneys must be proactive in building and maintaining a professional presence in both physical and digital settings, ensuring that their image aligns with their long-term career goals, say Lana Manganiello at Equinox Strategy Partners and Estelle Winsett at Estelle Winsett Professional Image Consulting.
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Justices' Bump Stock Ruling Skirted Deference, Lenity Issues
Despite presenting a seemingly classic case on agency deference, the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling last week in Garland v. Cargill did not mention the Chevron doctrine, and the opinion also overlooked whether agency interpretations of federal gun laws should ever receive deference given that they carry criminal penalties, say Tess Saperstein and John Elwood at Arnold & Porter.
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Firms Must Rethink How They Train New Lawyers In AI Age
As law firms begin to use generative artificial intelligence to complete lower-level legal tasks, they’ll need to consider new ways to train summer associates and early-career attorneys, keeping in mind the five stages of skill acquisition, says Liisa Thomas at Sheppard Mullin.
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A Plaintiffs-Side Approach To Cochlear Implant Cases
As the number of cochlear implants in the U.S. continues to grow, some will inevitably fail — especially considering that many recalled implants remain in use — plaintiffs attorneys should proactively prepare for litigation over defective implants, says David Shoop at Shoop.
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Think Like A Lawyer: Always Be Closing
When a lawyer presents their case with the right propulsive structure throughout trial, there is little need for further argument after the close of evidence — and in fact, rehashing it all may test jurors’ patience — so attorneys should consider other strategies for closing arguments, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.
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Playing Chess Makes Me A Better Lawyer
There are many ways that chess skills translate directly into lawyer skills, but for me, the bigger career lessons go beyond the direct parallels — playing chess has shown me the value of seeing gradual improvement in and focusing deep concentration on a nonwork endeavor, says attorney Steven Fink.
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Litigation Inspiration: Attys Can Be Heroic Like Olympians
Although litigation won’t earn anyone an Olympic medal in Paris this summer, it can be worthy of the same lasting honor if attorneys exercise focused restraint — seeking both their clients’ interests and those of the court — instead of merely pursuing every advantage short of sanctionable conduct, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.
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Updated Federal Rules Can Improve Product Liability MDLs
The recent amendment of a federal evidence rule regarding expert testimony and the proposal of a civil rule on managing early discovery in multidistrict legislation hold great promise for promoting the uniform and efficient processes that high-stakes product liability cases particularly need, say Alan Klein and William Heaston at Duane Morris.
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Lean Into The 'Great Restoration' To Retain Legal Talent
As the “great resignation,” in which employees voluntarily left their jobs in droves, has largely dissipated, legal employers should now work toward the idea of a “great restoration,” adopting strategies to effectively hire, onboard and retain top legal talent, says Molly McGrath at Hiring & Empowering Solutions.
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How Cannabis Rescheduling May Alter Paraphernalia Imports
The Biden administration's recent proposal to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana use raises questions about how U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforcement policies may shift when it comes to enforcing a separate federal ban on marijuana accessory imports, says R. Kevin Williams at Clark Hill.
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Boeing Saga Underscores Need For Ethical Corporate Culture
In the wake of recent allegations about Boeing’s safety culture, and amid the U.S. Department of Justice’s new whistleblower incentives, business leaders should reinvigorate their emphasis on compliance by making clear that long-term profitability requires ethical business practices, says Maxwell Carr-Howard at Dentons.