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National Law Journal

Judge Approves Plan for Antismoking Ad Campaign

Eight years after a federal judge in Washington ordered tobacco companies to pay for an antismoking ad campaign, the judge on Monday approved a plan for executing that order.
3 minute read

Litigation Daily

Pfizer Inks $325 Million Deal to Exit Neurontin Class Action

After a failed bid by Quinn Emanuel for help from the U.S. Supreme Court, Pfizer opted to settle claims over the company's marketing of its epilepsy drug.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Suit Alleging Lab Gave Kickbacks for Referrals Gets U.S. Court Go-Ahead

A federal judge in New Jersey gives a green light to a False Claims Act suit alleging that Quest Diagnostics illegally gives doctors inducements to use its laboratory services.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Maker of Fake Vintage Wine Begs Judge for Leniency

A wine collector convicted of fraud for manufacturing fake vintage wine in his California kitchen has asked a judge for leniency Thursday, saying his actions were foolish.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Where Were the Lawyers?

At congressional hearings, GM execs are questioned about the handling of complaints.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Taxi Companies Try To Slam Door On Ride-Share Firms

An alliance of Connecticut taxicab companies is seeking to shut down two competitive upstarts whose fleet of drivers can be summoned by consumers through smartphone apps.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Judge Levies $40 Million Sanction Over Diet Supplements

A federal judge in Atlanta has ordered a Norcross firm that sells dietary supplements to pay a whopping $40 million in sanctions for violating a six-year-old order barring the company from making deceptive claims about the products' effectiveness.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

N.J. Federal Judge Pumps Brakes on BMW Class Action

A putative class action against BMW over allegedly defective convertible tops lost some momentum but hasn't ground to a halt yet, thanks to a New Jersey federal judge's ruling.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Electricity Supplier Settles With State For $4.5 Million

The state of Connecticut and a subsidiary of NRG Energy have agreed to a $4.5 million settlement to resolve allegations that the subsidiary — which supplies electricity to consumers — used deceptive marketing practices to solicit customers.
3 minute read

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