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Class Action Information for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Shareholders
November 11, 2016 | by: Motley Rice
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has certified as a class action a lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. during the class period.
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To Our Veterans, We Say Thank You | Causes, Not Just Cases®
November 11, 2016 | by: Jodi Westbrook Flowers
Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to recognize the sacrifices made by our service members in defense of this nation. The courageous men and women who served our country willingly risked their own lives to protect the freedoms that fuel our strength. They do so selflessly and with honor, placing the good of their fellow…
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VW emissions cheating scandal potentially spreads to include certain gasoline-powered Audis
November 10, 2016 | by: Motley Rice
The California Air Resources Board discovered that certain gasoline powered Audi vehicles, manufactured by Volkswagen, contain a device that appears to lower the vehicles’ carbon dioxide emissions under test conditions.
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On behalf of Hoboken train crash victim, New Jersey law firm co-counsels with Motley Rice
November 1, 2016 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice has been brought on to represent a passenger who suffered permanent, serious injuries in the Hoboken train crash that killed one person and injured more than 100 others Sept. 29, 2016.
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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.
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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.