December 29, 2009 Aviation attorney Mary Schiavo interviewed about vulnerability of U.S. aviation security systems Mary Schiavo talks with the Fox Business Network about U.S. safety standards in response to the attempted terrorist attack that took place on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on Dec. 25, 2009. Read More
December 29, 2009 Former DOT Inspector General Mary Schiavo discusses how to minimize threats from abroad Aviation attorney and former Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Transportation Mary Schiavo speaks with CNN about threats from abroad and how the United States could begin to minimize those threats. Read More
December 21, 2009 Aviation attorney Mary Schiavo interviewed about new DOT passenger rights rules Aviation attorney and former Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Mary Schiavo discusses the DOT's new "Three Hour Rule" requiring airlines to put a three hour time limit on how long passengers can be held on the tarmac. Read More
December 18, 2009 Military says burn pits could cause long-term damage to troops After numerous complaints from U.S. military veterans about the lack of response from the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs regarding alleged burn pit-related health problems, the military began a large study of veterans to determine the long-term health effects of burn pits. Read More
December 16, 2009 Motley Rice supports CPSC efforts to encourage holiday season safety Thousands of Americans are seriously or fatally injured each year by both unsafe products and environments, and the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that more than 14,000 individuals are victims of such injury during the holiday season. Read More
December 15, 2009 Federal court certifies securities class action in case against Charles Schwab & Co. A federal court has certified a class action lawsuit brought by Ponzi scheme victims alleging that Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. is liable for violations of the South Carolina Uniform Securities Act of 2005. Read More
December 11, 2009 Court grants certification in Uniform Securities Act class action On Dec. 9, 2009, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina certified a class of investors who allege that Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. materially aided convicted Ponzi schemer Albert Parish in the sale of illegal securities and other violations of the South Carolina Uniform Securities Act of 2005. Read More
December 8, 2009 Anti-terrorism attorney Don Migliori comments on Bin Laden family aviation ties Motley Rice anti-terrorism attorney Don Migliori comments on the controversy surrounding the estimated 12 Osama bin Laden family members who currently hold FAA pilot's licenses that make them eligible to fly aircraft in the U.S. Read More
December 7, 2009 Dell settles securities fraud action after dismissal A month after asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to affirm the dismissal of a 2007 securities class action, Dell agreed to settle the case for $40 million. Read More
November 27, 2009 Securities attorney Gregg Levin comments on Cintas shareholder lawsuit settlement Securities attorney Gregg Levin comments on the recent Cintas Corp. derivative settlement for their alleged failure to ensure that the company complied with applicable worker safety laws and regulations. The lawsuit was filed following the 2007 death of a worker and millions of dollars in safety violation fines. Read More