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Homeland Security Report: 25,000 airport security breaches since 2001
Aviation Lawsuit
The Department of Homeland Security issued a report on July 13, 2011, to the U.S. House Subcommittee on Oversight and Government Reform indicating there have been more than 25,000 security breaches at U.S. airports since November 2001.
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Amended Complaint Alleges ReVille Ordered To Get Counseling By Pinewood Prep
Human Rights Lawsuits | Sexual Abuse
An amended complaint was filed today as part of a civil lawsuit filed in December 2011 by an alleged sexual abuse victim of Charleston-area teacher and coach Louis "Skip" ReVille against Pinewood Preparatory School and its former headmaster Glyn Cowlishaw.
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Buyout Investor Alert: Motley Rice reviewing potential claims connected to SWS Group, Inc. (NYSE: SWS) buyout
Securities Class Actions
Motley Rice is reviewing potential claims involving the proposed acquisition of SWS Group, Inc. (“SWS” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SWS) by Hilltop Holdings Inc. (“Hilltop”) (NYSE: HTH).
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9/11 Saudi Involvement: 9/11 widow and former Senator interviewed about alleged Saudi connection to 9/11 attacks
Human Rights Lawsuits
Andrea Mitchell of MSNBC spoke today with 9/11 widow Terry Strada and former Senator Bob Graham (FL) about the Saudi government's alleged involvement in the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks.
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COMEX Investor Alert: Motley Rice reviewing potential claims connected to London Fix Calls
Securities Class Actions
Motley Rice is investigating possible anti-competitive behavior that allegedly caused financial injury to investors who, from 2004 to now, held or traded gold and gold derivatives that were priced based on the London gold fix or who held or traded COMEX gold futures or options.
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Avon Securities Suit: Shareholders file amended complaint alleging false statements to investors regarding FCPA compliance
Securities Class Actions
An amended complaint was recently filed on behalf of a class of shareholders alleging that Avon Products, Inc., a leading global beauty company, failed to disclose material facts regarding the effectiveness of its internal controls. The amended complaint contains new information uncovered by the plaintiffs following…
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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Aviation attorneys discuss the flight with media
Aviation Lawsuit
At approximately 2:40 a.m. (UTC) on Saturday, March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 lost contact with the Subang Air Traffic Control. The flight departed from Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and was in route to Beijing, China.
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Burn Pit Update: Ruling by Federal Appeals Court allows burn pit cases to proceed
Toxic Exposure
On March 6, 2014, the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the district court’s dismissal of hundreds of soldier’s claims against KBR and held that the claims in In re KBR Inc. Burn Pit Litigation may now proceed.
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BP Claims Update: Joe Rice comments on ruling from 5th Circuit regarding BEL claims
Toxic Exposure
On Monday, March 3, 2014, the U.S. Appeals Court for the Fifth Circuit rejected BP’s request to stop payments for business economic loss claims.
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Apollo Nuclear Contamination: Litigation moves forward after ruling
Toxic Exposure
On Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, Federal Judge David Cercone ruled that primary expert testimony may proceed in the upcoming trial for the lawsuit alleging harmful radioactive emissions in Western Pennsylvania's Parks Township-Apollo area.
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WTC Health Program: New conditions added, making available treatment services for eligible members
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
On Feb. 1, 2014, the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program announced it will consider certain blood or bone marrow disorders as WTC-related covered health conditions.
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NuvaRing Settlement Announced: Merck & Co. agrees to resolve thousands of potential claims
Medical Drugs | Women’s Health Lawsuits
Plaintiffs lawyers representing thousands of women suing related to the birth control product NuvaRing announced that a settlement was reached with Merck & Co. (MRK:US) on Feb. 7, 2014.
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Deepwater Settlement Upheld: Appeals court upholds Settlement Agreement between BP and plaintiffs
Toxic Exposure
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans upheld U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier’s December 2012 decision approving the Economic and Property Damages Class Action Settlement that was reached between BP and the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (PSC) for the BP Deepwater Horizon litigation.
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Lead Paint Ruling: Billion Dollar Public Health Decision in California
Toxic Exposure
Motley Rice proud to serve as co-lead trial counsel in billion dollar public health ruling in California. Ten California cities and counties succeed in holding accountable lead pigment companies that marketed, promoted and profited from lead paint despite knowing it was toxic.
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Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice welcomes Motley Rice attorneys as speakers
Asbestos Exposure | Toxic Exposure
Beginning on Sunday, December 5, 2010, George Mason University School of Law began its 5th Annual Judicial Symposium on Civil Justice Issues. The symposium lasts through Tuesday, December 7, 2010, and is being held at the Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel in Fairfax, Virginia.
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W.Va. Chemical Spill: Motley Rice investigating groundwater contamination situation
Toxic Exposure
Motley Rice environmental contamination lawyers are investigating the recent West Virginia chemical spill. If your business has had an economic loss as a result of the chemical spill, contact Vicki Antion Nelson in our West Virginia office to discuss your economic damage rights.
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AAJ Resolution Tribute: Honors the life and service of Ronald L. Motley
The AAJ is hosting a memorial service in honor of Motley on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 during its 2014 AAJ Winter Convention in New Orleans.
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Nursing Home Abuse: Motley Rice attorney presents on issues facing elder law and nursing home litigation
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Motley Rice attorney and nursing home abuse lawyer Kimberly Barone Baden will present at the National Business Institute’s upcoming CLE program, Advanced Elder Law: Planning for Long-Term Care and Litigating Abuse on Feb. 26, 2014 in Columbia, S.C.
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Pinewood Prep Lawsuit: Confidential settlement agreement reached for ReVille sexual abuse victims
Human Rights Lawsuits | Sexual Abuse
A confidential settlement agreement has been reached in the civil lawsuits involving two sexual abuse victims of former Charleston-area teacher and coach Louis “Skip” ReVille against Pinewood Preparatory School (PPS).
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Legal Research Strategies: Motley Rice attorney presents on two topics at NBI conference
Securities Class Actions
Motley Rice attorney David P. Abel has been invited to present at the National Business Institute’s upcoming CLE program, Find it Fast and Free on the Net: Strategies for Legal Research on the Web.