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National Law Journal

DOJ Opposes $3.8M in Legal Fees in Latest Swipe at Plaintiffs Bar

The Justice Department called the settlement over Dial's antibacterial soap "virtually worthless."
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Actor-Turned-Connecticut Attorney Sues Conagra Over Exploding Cooking Spray Cans

Attorneys with Bridgeport-based Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder hit packaged food giant Conagra with six separate lawsuits, alleging the spray cans made by the company have exploded and caused injuries.
5 minute read

Law.com

After DOJ Objects, Lawyers in Cookie Settlement Find New Recipe for Success

A federal judge has approved a class action settlement over Lenny & Larry's cookies after the U.S. Department of Justice stated that the original deal gave too much to lawyers and not enough cash to class members.
5 minute read

Litigation Daily

Lawyers in Cookie Settlement Find New Recipe for Success

A federal judge has approved a class action settlement over Lenny & Larry's cookies after the U.S. Department of Justice stated that the original deal gave too much to lawyers and not enough cash to class members.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Risperdal, UPMC and Insurance Litigation Highlight Upcoming SCOPA Arguments

The three-day argument session is set to begin Tuesday, and the justices are expected to hear arguments in 16 cases.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

What Venture Capitalists Are Looking for From a Startup

A group of friends with big ideas and little capital, now taking the first steps with a promising startup, will likely require a financial boost to get higher off the ground. Even an experienced entrepreneur might need some help with a new business. Enter a venture capitalist.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Products Liability Jury Test Shouldn't Include Phrase 'Unreasonably Dangerous'

As the Tincher court addressed the historical rationale for strict liability in product cases and grappled with the niceties and distinctions between tort principles of negligence and strict liability, the court embraced two legal tests jurors should be instructed to use in deciding whether a product is defective: the consumer expectation test (CET) and the risk utility test (RUT).
6 minute read

Litigation Daily

In $800M Chrysler Emissions Settlement, Plaintiffs Lawyers Want $66M

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen on Friday is set to hear oral arguments on the settlement's final approval, including a request for $59 million in attorney fees and $7 million in costs.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Plaintiffs Lawyers in $800M Chrysler Emissions Settlement Want $66M

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen on Friday is set to hear oral arguments on the settlement's final approval, including a request for $59 million in attorney fees and $7 million in costs.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

New Indictment a Reminder of CPSC's Enforcement Capabilities

On March 29, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that for the first time it had indicted two corporate executives for failing to furnish information under the Consumer Product Safety Act. This prosecution is a reminder to companies of the range of Consumer Product Safety Commission tools available to enforce its consumer product safety laws, including criminal penalties against directors, officers and agents.
8 minute read

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