New FAA Regs: Safety advocates say the rules are not strong enough
December 22, 2011
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a set of regulations on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, to prevent...
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$250 Million Settlement: Cameron International settles with BP over Gulf oil spill
December 21, 2011
Cameron International, a contractor for the Macondo well, has agreed to pay British Petroleum (BP) $250 million to...
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Asbestos in Arkansas: Found in Dixie, residents may be entitled to medical monitoring
December 19, 2011
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found asbestos contamination in the North Little Rock, Ark. community...
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Holiday Travel Tips: Aviation lawyer provides information on flying safer
December 15, 2011
In the latest edition of The Safety Report, aviation lawyer Mary Schiavo wrote the article, “Holiday Travel Tips the...
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Yaz/Yasmin, NuvaRing Use: Study Finds Increased Blood Clot Risk
December 14, 2011
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released the final report of an FDA-funded study regarding the...
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Pinewood Prep Lawsuit: ReVille victim files civil lawsuit alleging gross negligence
December 14, 2011
On December 12, 2011, Motley Rice filed a lawsuit against Pinewood Preparatory School and its former headmaster Glyn...
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ADAO Canadian Declaration: Advocacy organization initiates collaboration to eliminate asbestos-related diseases
December 12, 2011
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), which combines education, advocacy and community to provide a...
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Atheros Shareholder Notice: Notice issued regarding Atheros Communications, Inc. Shareholder Litigation
December 05, 2011
A notice has been issued in connection with In re Atheros Communications Inc. Shareholder Litigation, C.A. No....
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Justice for Victims: Legislation introduced to hold accountable financiers of 9/11 and future acts of terrorism
November 22, 2011
On Nov. 17, 2011, the Justice Against the Sponsors of Terrorism Act (“JASTA” or S. 1894) was introduced by...
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Passenger Travel Rights: Weather-related directions still come from airlines
November 21, 2011
Approximately 23.2 million people will fly during the holidays this year. Under the recently enacted Passenger Bill...
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Sexual Abuse Victims
November 18, 2011
Motley Rice attorneys represent child victims of sexual abuse, adults who were sexually abused as children, and...
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TSA’s 10th Birthday: Cause for celebration or criticism?
November 18, 2011
On Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will celebrate its tenth...
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Seeking Punitive Damages: Judge rules that states may seek compensation from BP
November 16, 2011
On Nov. 14, 2011, Judge Carl J. Barbier of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana ruled that...
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Veterans Day 2011: Thank you to veterans past and present
November 11, 2011
Americans all over the world will honor the sacrifice, courage and commitment of our veterans on Friday, Nov. 11,...
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Mergers and Acquisitions: Motley Rice securities lawyer piece published piece in TEXPERS Pension Observer
November 10, 2011
The fall issue of The TEXPERS Pension Observer has published an article by Motley Rice member Marlon Kimpson...
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Another Bad Batch: Thousands of firepot gel fuel bottles recalled due to burn hazards
November 07, 2011
Last week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of more than 23,400...
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Institute of Medicine: Further study of long-term health effects of burn pits is needed
November 01, 2011
The Department of Veterans Affairs sponsored an Institute of Medicine (IOM) study about burn pits in Iraq and...
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Jet Blue Investigation: Aviation lawyer comments on seven-hour Tarmac delay
November 01, 2011
On Saturday, October 29, 2011, area storms caused JetBlue to divert numerous flights, several of which ended up at...
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Final GAO Report: Last government investigations into BP oil spill recovery efforts
October 31, 2011
In October 2011, The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued its final report about the Deepwater Horizon Oil...
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9/11 Compensation Fund: Zadroga Act re-opens 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
October 21, 2011
On Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) opened for registration. The reactivation...
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