Tag: Litigation
After Top Staff Exodus, Texas AG Seeks $43M for Google Suit
NewsThe mass exodus of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s top staff over accusations of bribery against their former boss has left the Republican seeking $43 million in public funds to replace some of them with outside lawyers to lead a high-profile antitrust lawsuit against Google.
NY Jewelry Wholesaler Pleads Guilty in $200M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Police, Firefighters
NewsA suburban New York jewelry wholesaler pleaded guilty on Wednesday to fraud for running a $200 million Ponzi scheme targeting current and retired police officers and firefighters who were promised big profits from the resale of jewelry.
Receiver Settles $8M Case with Lawyers Close to Stenger in EB-5 Fraud Case
NewsAfter nearly three years of legal wrangling, 23 foreign investors in the scandal-plagued Jay Peak projects have settled with their former immigration attorneys, Carroll & Scribner.
Acrobats Hurt in Circus Accident Reach $52.5M Settlement
NewsEight acrobats severely injured when the rigging suspending them by their hair plummeted to the floor during a circus performance in Rhode Island in 2014 have reached a $52.5 million settlement with the ownership and management of the arena where the circus was held.
Texas Hiring Two Law Firms for Google Probe Team
NewsThe Texas attorney general’s office has named The Lanier Law Firm and the law firm Keller Lenkner to the litigation team that would face off against Alphabet’s Google in an expected antitrust lawsuit.
Disbarred Lawyer Arrested for Defrauding Clients out of $700K
NewsA former lawyer faces multiple charges of theft and fraud after investigators say he stole about $700K from clients over a period of three years.
General Electric Agrees to Pay $200M Fine for Misleading Investors
NewsThe SEC announced that GE has agreed to pay a $200M penalty to settle charges for misleading investors regarding the profitability and risks to some of its core business lines.
Facebook Should be Broken up, FTC and States Allege in Pair of Lawsuits
NewsFacebook’s purchases of photo service Instagram and messaging app WhatsApp have helped fuel the social media giant’s massive growth.
Veteran, Young Lawyers Win $20M Jury Verdict in Unique Case Tried Amid Pandemic
NewsDespite their collective years of practice, a recent case tried by four plaintiff lawyers was in some ways a unique experience.
‘Copyright Troll’ Richard Liebowitz Suspended from Manhattan Federal Court
NewsThe grievance committee for the Southern District of New York has suspended Richard Liebowitz, a New York lawyer notorious for filing low-value copyright cases on behalf of photographers, from practicing law while it investigates charges against him.
Hyundai, Kia Agree to $210M U.S. Auto Safety Civil Penalty
NewsHyundai Motor Co and Kia Motors’ U.S. units on Friday agreed to a record $210 million civil penalty after U.S. auto safety regulators said they failed to recall 1.6 million vehicles for engine issues in a timely fashion.
Judge’s Threat to Add Lawyer to Pro Bono List Could be Seen as Punitive, 6th Circuit Says
NewsA federal appeals court has concluded that a federal judge’s comments about a lawyer for a bias plaintiff were ‘within the bounds of what imperfect men and women, even after having been confirmed as federal judges, sometimes display.’
Amazon Sues Two Influencers for Peddling Counterfeit Goods on Instagram and Tiktok
NewsTwo influencers allegedly teamed up with nearly a dozen third-party sellers to advertise, promote and facilitate the sale of counterfeit luxury goods on Amazon, according to a lawsuit the company filed Thursday.
Sterling Brown Agrees to $750K Settlement with City of Milwaukee
NewsMilwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown has agreed to a $750,000 settlement with the city of Milwaukee, nearly three years after he was tased by an officer during a run-in with police over a parking violation.
Zoom Reaches Settlement with FTC Over Misleading Security Practices
NewsThe Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with Zoom to resolve allegations that the company engaged in misleading security practices.
Swiss Bank Julius Baer Agrees to Pay $79M Settlement for Role In FIFA Corruption Scandal
News“A Swiss bank implicated in FIFA corruption investigations said Monday it has agreed to a settlement in principle with the US Department of Justice and set aside $79.7 million to pay expected fines.
Husband and Wife Sentenced for International Elder Fraud Scheme
NewsA husband and wife were sentenced today to a combined 92 months in prison for their roles in a sophisticated fraud scheme that primarily targeted elderly Americans.
Terminix $60M Settlement for Illegal Business Practices Targeting Alabama Customers
NewsAlabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday a historic $60 million state settlement with Terminix International in response to the company’s alleged illegal business practices targeting Alabama consumers.
Begley Awarded $1.8M in Settlement
NewsAssistant Chief Mark Begley was awarded a $1.84 million lawsuit settlement against the County of Kaua‘i and Kaua‘i Police Department.
Johnson & Johnson’s $2B Talc Verdict Stands
NewsJohnson & Johnson has been defending against claims its talc-based powders cause cancers for years, and, with a new ruling against the drugmaker in Missouri, it’s preparing to challenge a massive verdict at the U.S. Supreme Court.
