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Price of Amends: BP finds fault with Feinberg's settlement proposals
March 29, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Since being appointed to manage BP's $20 billion oil spill compensation fund, Kenneth Feinberg has received criticism from claimants and politicians regarding the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) process. Now, BP is publicly chastising Feinberg for proposing settlements that it believes to be overly charitable.
News Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit | Aviation Lawsuit
Statement on the release of the convicted Pan Am bomber
March 29, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
On behalf of the families who lost loved ones as a result of Libyan-sponsored terrorism, including the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, we express outrage that the individual convicted of this crime against humanity has been released early from prison.
News Aviation Lawsuit
Aviation team reviews helicopter and plane mid-air collision in New York
March 29, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
The Motley Rice aviation team is reviewing the mid-air collision of a sightseeing helicopter and small private plane over the Hudson River.
News Securities Class Actions
Motley Rice expands securities and human rights teams
March 29, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice LLC announces the addition of two associate attorneys.
News Medical Device Lawsuits
Another Davol Recall: FDA issues Class I recall for XenMatrix Surgical Graft
March 29, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
On March 4, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recall of Davol, Inc.'s XenMatrix Surgical Graft, a device used in hernia and abdominal wall repair.
News Aviation Lawsuit
Motley Rice LLC files lawsuit related to Boeing 747 Kalitta/Centurion forced landing
March 29, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice has filed a negligence action against three defendants claiming that their actions and inactions resulted in the forced landing and destruction of a Boeing 747-200 freighter plane near Bogota, Colombia, on July 7, 2008.
News Asbestos Exposure
Proposed settlement announced for possible asbestos contaminated toys
March 29, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Proposed settlement of a nationwide class action against CBS Broadcasting, Inc. and major toy retailers, if approved, will give cash refunds to consumers and effectively implement a nationwide recall of toy science kits.
News Securities Class Actions
Qualcomm Acquisition Delayed: Court enjoins vote on Atheros buy
March 29, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
The Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware issued a preliminary injunction delaying a shareholder vote on Qualcomm Incorporated's proposed acquisition of Atheros Communications, Inc. for approximately $3.1 billion.
News Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
9/11 Families United to Bankrupt Terrorism respond to the Supreme Court's denial for writ of certiorari
March 29, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
The 9/11 Families United to Bankrupt Terrorism provide a statement after the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to hear their appeal to dismiss charges against five Saudi defendants.
News Asbestos Exposure
Global Asbestos Awareness: Motley Rice continues to support efforts
March 29, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice commends U.S. Senator Max Baucas (D-MT) for the legislation he recently introduced asking that April 1-7 be known as Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW).