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On Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Manhattan denied Arab Bank's mandamus petition and appeal of a sanctions order imposed by U.S. District Judge Nina Gershon in a case brought by terrorism victims against Arab Bank for its alleged role in financing terrorist activity.

Ambitious litigation that could potentially bring groundbreaking change to the legal landscape in South Africa and achieve justice for tens of thousands of laborers has been filed. Plaintiffs' law firm Motley Rice was retained to consult on the litigation by human rights lawyer Richard Spoor to take on the leading global gold producers.

On Friday, Jan.11, 2013, District Court Judge Barbier entered an Order and Judgment Granting Final Approval of the Medical Benefits Class Action Settlement. If this Order is not appealed, the Medical Benefits Class Action Settlement will become final and effective as soon as the appeal deadline expires.

Following a series of incidents involving Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Aviation attorney Mary Schiavo discusses issues and concerns regarding the aircrafts with various news outlets.

Motley Rice attorney Vince Parrett has been invited to speak to a group of N.J. lawyers and judges at a New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education seminar on Jan. 29, 2013, to discuss "New 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Claims: What Attorneys Need to Know."

The House of Representatives approved the Burn Pit Open Registry Act as part of measure, S. 3202, the "Dignified Burial and Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012," and, on Jan. 10, 2013, President Obama signed into law the Burn Pit Open Registry Act.

Motley Rice LLC invites the public to view the "Century of Cigarettes" exhibit at its Mount Pleasant, S.C., headquarters

On Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, Judge Barbier entered an Order and Judgment Granting Final Approval of the Economic and Property Damages Settlement and Confirming Certification of An Economic and Property Damages Settlement Class.

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP and Motley Rice LLC announced today that, on behalf of their clients, they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to resolve all claims in In re The Shaw Group, Inc. Shareholder Litigation, Lead Case No. 614399, pending before the 19th Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana.

South Africa human rights lawyer Richard Spoor filed an application for class certification of an action for damages in the South Gauteng High Court on behalf of tens of thousands of current and former gold mine workers.