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Motley Rice appointed co-lead counsel for 3M investors alleging failure to disclose the extent of PFAS liability
November 11, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice has been appointed co-lead counsel for securities fraud litigation filed by investors who allege 3M Co. failed to inform them of the scope of potential liability for its products containing toxic PFAS chemicals.
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Dangerous vehicle defects may put millions of Americans at risk | Causes, Not Just Cases®
November 11, 2019 | by: Lee M. Heath
We put a lot of faith in auto manufacturers. As our vehicles become loaded with technological advancements, we have trust the manufacturers have installed these features to help protect us. We often assume that manufacturers tested and vetted this technology appropriately. And, we trust these features will actually…
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Opioid MDL track one cases settle on eve of openings, Joe Rice leads negotiations
October 24, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Opioid manufacturers and distributors Teva, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen and McKesson avoided trial by reaching a $260 million settlement to resolve claims filed by two Ohio counties that alleged the companies played a role in causing the opioid crisis.
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Law360 interviews SEC Whistleblower lawyer about potential new whistleblower protections
October 23, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Congress is considering expanding current SEC whistleblower law to include protections for those who report potential securities violations internally to their employers.
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Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder tests positive for asbestos, recall announced
October 21, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Johnson & Johnson recalled a single lot of its baby powder on Friday, Oct. 18 after a sample tested positive asbestos.
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Motley Rice attorneys selected as 2019 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers
October 16, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Lawdragon 500 included 20 Motley Rice attorneys in its 2019 legal guide 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers.
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City of North Charleston proclaims Mesothelioma Awareness Day
October 15, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
The City of North Charleston retroactively declared September 26 as Mesothelioma Awareness Day during a City Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.
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Charleston, S.C., Mayor John Tecklenburg proclaims Mesothelioma Awareness Day for 8th year
September 26, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg declared September 26 as Mesothelioma Awareness Day during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. This marked the 8th year that Motley Rice has requested a proclamation and the day has been officially recognized in the City of Charleston.
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FDA investigates more than 450 cases of disease after e-cigarette use, and issues warnings to JUUL
September 20, 2019 | by: Motley Rice
The FDA warned e-cig manufacturer JUUL Labs Inc. regarding the company’s marketing of its unauthorized modified risk tobacco products, including marketing to youth that claimed e-cigarettes are “totally safe.”
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Justice for 9/11 not possible without transparency | Causes, Not Just Cases®
September 11, 2019 | by: Robert T. Haefele
As we pause to reflect, we stop not only to remember those who were lost and injured, but also to honor those who continue to seek justice and accountability for those responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks.