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Kellogg’s Customer Files $5 Million Lawsuit Alleging Pop-Tarts don’t have Enough Strawberries
AnnouncementsA class action lawsuit, filed by Illinois resident Anita Harris in August, alleges the brand’s marketing is “misleading because they give people the impression the fruit filling contains a greater relative
Denver City Council Approves $1.2 Million Settlement in Excessive Force Lawsuit
AnnouncementsDenver City Council on Monday approved a $1.2 million settlement for an excessive force lawsuit involving three Denver police officers. Malow Mayek sued the city last year, saying officers
Energy Crunch Hits Global Recovery as Winter Approaches
AnnouncementsPower shortages are turning out streetlights and shutting down factories in China. The poor in Brazil are choosing between paying for food or electricity. German corn and wheat farmers can’t find fertilizer
Hollywood Union Reaches Contract Agreement over Streaming Pay to Avoid Strike
AnnouncementsThe union representing thousands of film and television production workers has reached a tentative agreement with studios, averting an strike that was set to begin Monday. The International Alliance of
Brooklyn Luxury Home Contracts Jump in Mid-October
AnnouncementsBrooklyn’s luxury contracts picked up speed last week, with the most deals signed since the summertime. Thirty-five contracts for homes asking $2 million or more were signed in Brooklyn from
Suns GM: No Real Negotiations with Deandre Ayton Regarding Contract Extension
AnnouncementsSuns general manager James Jones said Tuesday the team never engaged in real negotiations with Deandre Ayton over the offseason regarding a potential contract extension. Monday marked the
Stat of the Week: Biglaw Committing to Offices
AnnouncementsThis week saw some encouraging legal news for the commercial real estate industry. For Biglaw associates who overwhelmingly support remote work policies, perhaps not so much. According to
The American Kennel Club Appoints Heather McManus General Counsel
AnnouncementsThe American Kennel Club, the world’s largest purebred registry and leading advocate for all dogs, has appointed Heather McManus as its General Counsel. McManus was appointed to Vice President
As Lawsuit Payouts Near $200M Since 2010, MDOC Wants to Learn from Past Mistakes
AnnouncementsThe Michigan Department of Corrections wants to make sure its officials are taking some lessons ven if they are expensive ones from the many lawsuits filed against the department. Department
Atlanta Council Votes to Pay $19 Million to Settle Trash Collection Lawsuit
AnnouncementsThe city of Atlanta has agreed to pay $19 million to settle a lawsuit from condominium owners seeking relief from annual garbage fees. In a resolution approved by the City Council on Monday,
Barnes & Thornburg Adds White Collar Litigator To Its Chicago Office
AnnouncementsBarnes & Thornburg has added Eric Sussman as a partner in its Chicago office. Sussman joins the firm’s Litigation Department with a focus on white collar defense, governmental investigations, and high-profile commercial litigation.
Bradley Adds Van P. East III to Real Estate Practice Group
AnnouncementsVan P. East III has joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP as a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group in the Nashville office.
Carrington Coleman Adds Business Litigation, Intellectual Property Partners in Dallas
AnnouncementsBrian Shaw and Dr. Chad Ray have joined Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal LLP as partners.
Hogan Lovells Advises Grupo Ganfer in Joint Venture with Nature Sweet
AnnouncementsGlobal law firm Hogan Lovells advised Grupo Ganfer, a leader in Mexico known for its innovative production, marketing and exportation of agricultural products and services, in a joint venture with Nature Sweet.
Eric White Appointed as Assistant Leader of Dykema’s Corporate Finance Practice Group
AnnouncementsEric White is Appointed the Assistant Leader of Dykema’s
Corporate Finance Practice Group.
With New Billable Hours Policy, Biglaw Firm Solidifies Commitment to Making Legal Profession More Inclusive
AnnouncementsBiglaw firms across the country are implementing all manner of initiatives to bring attention to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among their ranks. We’ve previously acknowledged
Tech Moves: Convoy Names General Counsel Startup Founders Land New Gigs After Shutdowns
AnnouncementsA Seattle tech vet, Morrow was an executive at Apptio for five years including through the software company’s IPO and later $1.9 billion private equity deal. He was most recently general counsel and
J&J Offered $4 Billion to Settle Talc Claims Months Before Unit’s Bankruptcy
AnnouncementsMonths before putting one of its units into bankruptcy, Johnson & Johnson offered $4 billion to settle with victims of its talc-based powder — twice the amount it’s now proposing to pay through
Decatur, Morgan County Announce $98 Million Settlement with 3M, Other Defendants
AnnouncementsThis morning has seen seismic changes in a number of long-running disputes over chemical contamination claims in the Tennessee Valley and the Tennessee River. The City of Decatur and Morgan County
BRIAN GILLETT JOINS BRADLEY’S LITIGATION PRACTICE IN DALLAS
AnnouncementsBRIAN GILLETT JOINS BRADLEY’S LITIGATION PRACTICE IN DALLAS
