August 15, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Federal Judge Rejects CVS's Attorney-Client Privilege Claims, Orders Retailer to Turn Over Communications in Qui Tam ActionU.S. District Judge Gerald Austin McHugh rejected the "broad claim of attorney-client privilege" over Illuminate's work and communication with CVS, noting that such protections aren't automatically given because it pertains to documents routed through an attorney.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
August 15, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
SEC Agrees to Dismiss Civil Suit Against Former Pharma CIO Over Alleged Insider Trading"We are delighted that Ram has been fully vindicated of these meritless allegations," former Mylan executive Ramkumar V. Rayapureddy's lead counsel, Adam Lurie, a partner at Linklaters, said of the outcome. "He has shown remarkable courage and resilience throughout this long injustice and is looking forward to moving on with his life and his career."
By Riley Brennan
3 minute read
August 14, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Fed. Judge Declines Retroactive Application of Recent Law Limiting Forced ArbitrationThe issue hinged on whether the claims arose when the plaintiff filed her complaint, or when she filed a discrimination charge with the state and federal employment oversight commissions.
By Riley Brennan
3 minute read
August 12, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
American Airline Passengers Removed for Doing 'Absolutely Nothing Wrong' Cleared to Proceed With Litigation"It also plausibly alleges that, as plaintiffs had in fact 'done absolutely nothing wrong,' this communication constituted a 'major misrepresentation' about their character and activities which could cause a reasonable person could take 'serious offense,'" U.S. District Judge John R. Padova for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania wrote, denying American Airlines' motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by two passengers who were removed from a flight.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
August 09, 2024 | The Recorder
Grease Monkey Oil Change Business Accused of Sex Discrimination After Charging Female Customers LessThis complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts.
By Riley Brennan
3 minute read
August 08, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Attorneys Net $1.5M in Fees From $3.65M Settlement Against Student Loan ProviderThe plaintiffs alleged the company "unlawfully and deceptively" charged borrowers every time they made a loan payment online or over the phone.
By Riley Brennan
3 minute read
August 07, 2024 | Law.com
Court-Appointed Attorneys Had Immunity Despite Allegations of 'Wrongful and Illegal' Conduct, 8th Circ. Says"Guardians ad litem are entitled to absolute immunity for acts that occurred within the course of their court-appointed duties, even if their conduct was wrongful and illegal," the judge said.
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
August 07, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Fed Judge Greenlights Negligence Suit Against Medical Center Following Data BreachAccording to the judge, the gang had posted "a dataset with over one terabyte of customers' PII and PHI on the dark web."
By Riley Brennan
4 minute read
August 02, 2024 | Law.com
Judge Declines to Dismiss Chicago Firm's Malpractice Suit Involving Underlying Dispute Over $4.3M LoanJudge Seeger concluded that the plaintiffs' complaint adequately alleged that the agreement functioned as a "new promise to pay," as it revealed an intention by Riegel and ISLA to repay the debt.
By Riley Brennan
5 minute read
August 02, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Judge Affirms $625K Jury Award to Car Salesman Accusing Phila. Dealership of Creating a Hostile Work Environment"We are pleased with Judge Kearney's rulings and happy for our client, who waited a long time for justice," said the plaintiff's attorney, Brian C. Farrell, a partner at Gold Law Firm.
By Riley Brennan
6 minute read