LAWSUITS NEWS & LEGAL INFORMATION

Oakland, CA On July 31, Megan Garland filed a class action lawsuit in the Northern District of California alleging that BigLaw firm Duane Morris discriminated against attorneys of color and female attorneys in violation of the California labor code. Garland v. Duane Morris alleges that the firm promoted women and people of color primarily to salaried partnerships rather than equity partnerships. There is a big difference. Read More

Washington, DC When firefighters wear their personal protective equipment made with known PFAS chemicals, they are going beyond the call of duty. Firefighters signed up to fight fires, but they didn’t sign up to die from the carcinogenic gear they wear. PFAS health risks have been known for decades, so why can’t the federal government ban PFAS firefighting gear?

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San Francisco, CA On September 3, Tamenang Choh and Grace Kirk, one a former and the other a current student-athlete at Brown University, withdrew their objection to a $2.78 billion settlement proposed by a consortium of Ivy League colleges to end athletes’ “name, image and likeness” (NIL) lawsuit.   Read More

Santa Clara, CA A California federal judge has given the greenlight to a background actor’s class action lawsuit against Amazon Studios for wage law violations. U.S. District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall determined that federal labor law doesn't preempt the claims, which involved hourly rate payments that didn't fall under collective bargaining agreements with the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).   Read More

Santa Clara, CA Before we dive into the how-to, let's clear up what constitutes legal malpractice. It's not just about losing your case or being unhappy with the outcome. Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney fails to provide competent representation and that failure causes harm to the client. Read More

Jackson, MS In Mississippi, like in all states, the law imposes time limits—known as statutes of limitations—on how long you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. These deadlines are crucial because failing to file your lawsuit within the specified time frame can mean losing your right to sue permanently. In this article, we’ll explore the updated statutes of limitations for personal injury claims in Mississippi, effective in 2024.

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Miami, FL Any investor hopes for a good return and financial reward from their purchase in the future. Therefore, it is worth choosing a country to relocate to with the most significant benefits for maximizing returns. The eastern Caribbean can be mesmerizing in its beauty and more. Countries like St. Kitts and Nevis (St. Christopher) offer unlimited opportunities, including investment options. Read More