February 07, 2025 | Law.com
State Appellate Court Settles Fee Battle Between Former Co-Counsel in Patent Litigation"While plaintiff repeatedly asserts that his suspension from the practice of law created a new cause of action with a new statute of limitations, these assertions are not accompanied by any relevant legal authority," Lampkin said.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
February 06, 2025 | Law.com
Justified Termination Does Not Bar Associate Attorney From Unemployment Benefits, State Appellate Court Rules"The division cites to no case, nor could we locate one, where misconduct was found based solely on poor performance despite the employee's best efforts. Rather, we agree with the Appeals Tribunal that Whiteley's performance deficiencies, while justification for discharge, do not disqualify her from unemployment benefits," said Missouri Court of Appeals Judge Gary D. Witt.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
February 04, 2025 | The Recorder
LinkedIn Accused of Sharing LinkedIn Learning Video Data With MetaThis complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
By Riley Brennan
3 minute read
February 04, 2025 | Law.com
Frito Lays Could Face Liability for Customer's Grocery Store Fall Over Pallet Guard, Judge Rules"Plaintiff is correct that a genuine factual dispute exists as to whether Jewel or Frito-Lay or both are responsible for removing empty pallet guards. Both parties agree that there is no written agreement that assigns such a responsibility," said U.S. District Judge Robert W. Gettleman.
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
February 04, 2025 | The Legal Intelligencer
Class Action Allowed to Move Forward Against Philadelphia's 'Courtesy Towing' Program, Judge RulesThe court determined the plaintiffs, 15 individuals led by Mackenzie Smith, plausibly argued the city's "vehicle relocation" program violated their rights as their believed-to-be legally parked vehicles were towed with inadequate pre- or post-notice.
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
February 04, 2025 | Law.com
Chicago Law Requiring Women, Minority Ownership Stake in Casinos Is Unconstitutional, New Suit ClaimsThis complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
By Riley Brennan
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February 03, 2025 | Law.com
EMT Qualifies as 'Health Care Provider' Under Whistleblower Act, State Appellate Court RulesThe court determined the plaintiff, an EMT, qualified as a health care provider under the state's Health Care Worker Whistleblower statute.
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
February 03, 2025 | Law.com
Former Director's Retaliation Suit Cleared to Move Forward Against Hospice ProviderIn Makela v. Apex Hospice and Palliative Care, the plaintiff filed suit against the hospice care provider, claiming she was unlawfully retaliated against and terminated because she repeatedly opposed the provider's efforts to admit patients who didn't meet the standards for hospice care under Medicare.
By Riley Brennan
3 minute read
January 30, 2025 | Law.com
Consumer Protection Suit Cleared to Go Forward Against Irritating Eye SerumThe plaintiff accused the cosmetics company of failing to disclose that its eyelash serums contain dechloro dihydroxy difluoro ethylcloprostenolamide, which allegedly causes eye irritation.
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
January 29, 2025 | The Legal Intelligencer
Judge Tanks Prevailing Pittsburgh Attorneys' $2.45M Fee Request to $250K"The laborious nature of the court’s review has been compounded by the overzealous, and frequently unhelpful, arguments put forth by the parties," U.S. District Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann of the Middle District of Pennsylvania said.
By Riley Brennan
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