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Lawyers in VW Diesel Emissions Case Seek Additional Fees

Lawyers who sued Volkswagen over its diesel emissions scandal could end up with a pretty good return on their investment: After being awarded $175 million in fees and costs, they are asking for an additional $125 million – and it appears there's a good chance they'll get it.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Products Liability Suit Against BMW Gets Green Light

A New Jersey appeals court has reinstated a products liability claim against BMW of America by a vehicle owner alleging he burned his leg on an exhaust pipe that extended beyond the rear bumper.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Chrysler Granted Cert on $40M Judgment for Exploding Jeep Gas Tank

The Georgia Supreme Court has decided to take a look at Chrysler's appeal of a $40 million judgment, reduced from a $150 million verdict for the family of a 4-year-old boy killed when a Jeep gas tank exploded. The justices split over what questions to consider but granted the writ of certiorari Friday on two issues with which they are "particularly concerned."
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

Mayer Brown Cleared of Malpractice and Negligence in Suit Brought by Pension Funds

A federal appeals court has cleared Mayer Brown of a proposed class action accusing the firm of negligence and malpractice over a mistake made in 2008 in connection with a $1.5 billion loan extended by JPMorgan & Co. to General Motors Corp.
50 minute read

National Law Journal

Deutsche Bank Resists Push for Trump Records, and OSHA Rule Delayed Again: Roundup

Deutsche Bank's lawyers at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld are refusing Democratic lawmakers' demands for Donald Trump's financing records. Dechert partner Steven Bradbury, up for U.S. Transportation general counsel, takes heat over Takata. The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear a dispute about Dodd-Frank whistleblower protection. And OSHA's extending the delay on an Obama-era data-reporting rule. This is a regulatory roundup from ALM and around the web.
13 minute read

National Law Journal

Dechert's Steven Bradbury, Up for Transportation GC, Takes Heat Over Takata

Takata was among the clients Dechert partner Steven Bradbury, President Trump's nominee for Transportation Department general counsel, identified on his financial disclosure form. "I recognize that I am recused for my entire time as general counsel, if I am confirmed, from all aspects of Takata recalls," Bradbury said. He reported earning nearly $1.15 million from Dechert between January 2016 and May 2017.
5 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Weil Grabs Bankruptcy Wheel for Ailing Air Bag Maker Takata

Japanese auto parts manufacturer Takata Corp. has turned to Weil, Gotshal & Manges and two other firms as it pursues a $1.6 billion sale to Key Safety Systems Inc.
8 minute read

Legaltech News

GM's Top Cyber Official Warns FTC Not to Repeat History

While their life-saving potential is clear, connected cars raise significant cybersecurity concerns. Jeff Massimilla addressed those concerns at an FTC and NHTSA conference.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

GM's Top Cyber Official Warns FTC Not to Repeat History

General Motors chief product cybersecurity officer Jeff Massimilla urges the Federal Trade Commission to "embrace the future" as automakers and the tech industry push to develop self-driving technology—and regulators try to keep up.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

US Lawmakers Want Feds to Steer Driverless Car Rules

U.S. House Republicans have unveiled 14 draft bills that seek to expand the federal government's role in setting rules for road-ready highly autonomous vehicles.
5 minute read

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