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How fast is too fast for big rigs, buses? DOT proposes mandating reduced speed – but needs driver input | Causes, Not Just Cases®
October 28, 2016 | by: Mary F. Schiavo
Who among us hasn’t been startled by a large truck or bus whose driver appeared inattentive or was driving way too fast on the highway? If you lived to complain about it, consider yourself lucky. For thousands each year, these occurrences have deadly consequences. According to a recent proposal from the U.S.…
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Court Grants Final Approval of Volkswagen "Clean Diesel" Class Settlement Program for 2.0-Liter Vehicles
October 25, 2016 | by: Motley Rice
U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. Breyer approved the settlement program for people who owned or leased a Volkswagen or Audi 2.0-liter TDI, or “Clean Diesel” vehicles. At nearly $15 billion, this is the largest auto-related consumer class action settlement in U.S. history.
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2016 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognizes Motley Rice Attorneys
October 24, 2016 | by: Motley Rice
We proudly congratulate several Motley Rice attorneys in our Rhode Island and Connecticut offices who are honored as 2016 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars.
Blog Personal Injury Lawsuits
Halt and Don’t Catch Fire: Reducing the Risks Posed by Lithium-Ion Batteries - Part 2 | Causes, Not Just Cases®
October 24, 2016 | by: T. David Hoyle
Unless you’re recreating a scene from Mission Impossible, you don’t typically expect your smartphone, laptop or e-cigarette to self-destruct. However, the lithium-ion battery packs have the potential to explode or catch fire without warning.
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Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Final Settlement Approval Draws Near | Causes, Not Just Cases®
October 18, 2016 | by: Joseph F. Rice
Judge Charles R. Breyer allowed objectors to voice their concerns today, but with less than 1 percent of the total class filing objections, Judge Breyer indicated that he is “strongly inclined” to approve the current arrangement.
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Courts push forward in two new maritime asbestos exposure rulings
October 12, 2016 | by: Motley Rice
A 3rd Circuit appellate panel recently issued a ruling to allow litigation against Matson Navigation Co. Inc., to move forward after stalling in court for nearly three decades.
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Motley Rice attorneys to present on chemical flavoring and potential worker risks during National COSH webinar
October 11, 2016 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice is collaborating with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health on a webinar to raise awareness about the potential dangers of chemical flavoring exposure in the workplace.
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Who will take the blame in the age of autonomous vehicles? | Causes, Not Just Cases®
October 4, 2016 | by: Lance Oliver
Have you ever been driving down the road and been cut off? Of course, you have. The first thing you think is “who is driving that car?!” With advances in technology, the answer to that question could soon be “no one.”
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Motley Rice LLC Commends Congress for Veto Override Allowing Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act to Become Law
September 28, 2016 | by: Motley Rice
Weeks after the 15th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, JASTA will now allow 9/11 Families and Survivors to seek justice and accountability.
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Rocking Teal: United in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer | Causes, Not Just Cases®
September 27, 2016 | by: Carmen S. Scott
Did you know that September is dedicated to ovarian cancer awareness? While this disease may only physically affect women, like all cancers, it touches so many more including brothers, husbands, children and friends.