Posts tagged "International Trial Attorneys Association"

Bayer Cites “Significant Progress” as Settlement Deadline Looms

Bayer’s efforts to settle the 125,000 Roundup cancer lawsuits against them continues, but a quickly approaching deadline means some of those cases could go to trial. In June, Bayer announced…

Uber facing lawsuits against cab companies across the U.S.

In the early morning of March 28, nineteen California taxi companies filed a lawsuit against the popular car-sharing service app Uber. This comes directly on the tail of similar lawsuits…

City Sued over “Excessive” Parking Ticket Fines

When your parking ticket fine is three times more than what you earn in a day, it is a matter of concern. But is it in violation of the Constitution? …

State and Federal Marijuana Laws in Conflict

In the United States, the recent passage of laws legalizing the recreational sale and use of marijuana in the states of Washington and Colorado has highlighted the natural tension between…

Johnson & Johnson Must Pay $8.3 Million after Jury Verdict

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $8.3 million to a 65 year old man who claimed that the DePuy ASR hip implant he received was defective. This case…

Chicago Tribune Settles Overtime Lawsuit

The Chicago Tribune, one of the largest newspapers in the United States, has recently agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed by 46 reporters who worked for its Trib…

Legal Aid Funding Shortfalls

Indigent residents of states across the U.S. are facing a loss of the legal assistance they need as a result of funding shortfalls at both the state and federal level.…

Supreme Court Considers Legality of DNA Collection

A case soon to come before the Supreme Court has far-reaching consequences for civil liberties and law enforcement methods in the United States. At issue is whether law enforcement agencies…

Civil Charges Filed over MA Lab Scandal

The first civil charges have been filed over a controversy that unfolded last year regarding drug samples at a Massachusetts drug lab. Chemist Annie Dookhan, a former employee of the…

New Study Released Linking Depakote to Lower IQ

The Lancet Neurology recently published the results of a new study revealing a link between IQ and Depakote (valproate). According to the study, children born to women who took valproate…