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National Law Journal

VOIR DIRE: All Whet

By | March 31, 2014
The Home Shopping Network and companies associated with cooking stars Emeril Lagasse and Martha Stewart face a class action accusing them of marketing and ­selling counterfeit knives. Plus: A new book about Clarence Darrow in this week's column.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Canadian Big Suits

Voltage Pictures v. John Doe and Jane Doe; Alberta v. United Food and Commercial Workers; Ironworkers Pension Fund v. Manulife
6 minute read

The Recorder

Shareholder Suit Targets SolarCity

2 minute read

The Recorder

Carrier IQ Plaintiffs Defeat Arbitration Push by Phone Makers

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen rejected a motion to compel arbitration based on contracts consumers had signed with their carriers.
3 minute read

Law.com

Judge OKs Conspiracy Claim in Silicon Valley 'No Poach' Suit

A jury should decide whether Google, Apple, Intel and Adobe conspired to drive down employee wages through nonsolicitation pacts, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh ruled Friday.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Chicago Cab Drivers Pursue Class Action Over Pay Issues

A group of cabbies sued four of Chicago's largest taxicab companies in a federal class action that claims they misclassify drivers as independent contractors when they should be considered employees under Illinois wage law.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Suit Challenges Nature Valley's 'Natural' Claims

A federal district judge in California has denied General Mill's motion to dismiss a proposed class action that alleges the term "100% Natural" on its Nature Valley products is deceptive and misleading because they contain genetically modified organisms and other synthetic ingredients.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

New Consumer Class Action Filed Against G.M.

A new consumer class action has been filed against General Motors Corp. over defects associated with its ignition switch recall.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Supreme Court Keeps AG 'Class Actions' in State Court

In its Mississippi v. AU Optronics, Corp. decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ignored the negative practical implications, particularly for corporate defendants that are litigating in the class action sphere.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Using Arbitration Clauses in Class Action Settlements

Companies rarely use arbitration clauses in class action settlement agreements in California. That may be a missed opportunity.
8 minute read

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