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Families in 9/11 lawsuits ask federal appeals court to replace judge

March 23, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Families of those killed in 9/11 and others injured in the attacks who are involved in terrorism-financing lawsuits believe that the judge overseeing this litigation has failed to actively manage the litigation - including, for example, allowing nearly 100 early-stage motions to dismiss to remain unresolved since 2007.
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Center for Victims of Torture celebrate 25th anniversary

March 23, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice LLC, known for its firm stand against human rights abuses and crimes against humanity, is a proud sponsor of the celebration that that will kick off on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the Newseum in Washington, DC.
News Toxic Exposure

American Lung Association urges U.S. Senate to ban open-air burn pits

March 23, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, the American Lung Association urged the government to ban open-air burn pits on military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan due to the "health effects of burning refuse."
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National Recognition: Motley Rice once again named to National Law Journal's Plaintiffs' Hot List for 2015

March 23, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
For the fourth year in a row, Motley Rice is proud to announce that it has been included on The National Law Journal’s 2015 Plaintiffs’ Hot List.
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Marlon Kimpson talks economic impact and class action lawsuits of BP oil spills

March 23, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Speaking with reporter Carolyn Murray and marine ecologist Dr. Philip Dustin on Comcast's Newsmakers, Motley Rice member attorney Marlon Kimpson speaks at length about the growing economic impact of the BP oil spill and the consequent oil spill lawsuits that Motley Rice has filed alone and with other co-counsel…
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Military burn pits investigated by CBS news

March 23, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
CBS News investigates open-air burn pits on U.S. military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, focusing on the many former soldiers and personnel who are reporting chronic and even fatal illnesses that they attribute to exposure to burn pit smoke during their service abroad.
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Burn pit study reports respiratory illnesses higher near Balad burn pit

March 23, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
In a report soon to be published in July 2010's Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, nearly seven percent of returning soldiers who worked at Balad Air Base in Iraq show signs of serious lung injuries, a number far above the percentage of troops serving stateside, that may be linked to burn pit exposure during service…
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BP preparing for legal battles involving Gulf oil spill

March 23, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
According to an article featured in Politics Daily by reporter David Sessions, BP initially presented volunteers, fishermen and other workers with waivers, hoping they would sign away some of their rights to sue. Given the increasing number of lawsuits, however, the oil giant has now begun to gather a team of advisors…
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New Apollo, Parks nuclear operations lawsuits filed

March 23, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice environmental lawyers have filed additional nuclear contamination lawsuits in federal court in Pittsburgh, PA alleging that emissions from two former nuclear fuel processing plants in Armstrong County, PA have caused personal injury, property damage and wrongful death. The defendants in the case are…
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Air traffic safety addressed by aviation attorney Mary Schiavo

March 23, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Aviation lawyer and former Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation Mary Schiavo appeared on MSNBC on Saturday, July 10, 2010 to address critical safety problems and discuss the recent, steady rise of near collisions in the sky at U.S. airports.