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Napa Fire Hazards: Gel in firepots could cause serious burn injuries

Personal Injury Lawsuits
The New York Times reported that in separate instances over the course of a week two gel firepots exploded, causing serious burn injuries.
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State Department's embrace of Libya has precedent for Cuba, other countries

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
The unvetted proposal for Libya that passed the U.S. Senate today and is now in the U.S. House of Representatives completely immunizes Libya against existing and future lawsuits, attachments, and liens.
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New Mesothelioma Trial: Tennessee Supreme Court orders retrial for DuPont worker

Asbestos Exposure
The Tennessee Supreme Court ordered a new trial on behalf of Evelyn Nye, surviving spouse of mesothelioma victim Hugh Todd Nye against defendant National Service Industries d/b/a North Brothers, Inc.
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Motley Rice LLC files first lawsuit in the fatal Harrah's Entertainment bus crash

Personal Injury Lawsuits | Transportation Accident Lawsuits
Motley Rice has filed a negligence and products liability action against eight defendants, alleging that the defendants caused and contributed to the bodily injuries, pain, suffering, medical expenses, lost wages and future damages of five plaintiffs who survived the crash of a Harrah's Tunica Bus.
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Massey Merger Proceeds: Investors steadfast in pursuit of claims

Securities Class Actions
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a group of Massey Energy investors could not block the shareholder vote on the proposed $7.1 billion sale of Massey Energy to Alpha Natural Resources.
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Questioning NuvaRing Safety: Blood clot risks cause concern

Medical Drugs | Women’s Health Lawsuits
Some women and their doctors are expressing concern about the safety of the contraceptive Nuvaring following mounting claims alleging this birth control method may cause life-threatening blood clots.
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Massey Derivative Litigation: Plaintiffs ask WV Supreme Court for merger vote delay

Securities Class Actions
The plaintiffs in a derivative lawsuit against Massey Energy filed an emergency petition asking the West Virginia Supreme Court to delay a shareholder vote on the proposed $7.1 billion sale of Massey Energy to Alpha Natural Resources.
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False Claims Act: DOJ and whistleblowers using law to target financial companies

Whistleblower Claims
The Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) released an article titled False Claims Act May Increasingly Be Used To Target Financial Companies, Lawyers Say, citing the False Claims Act as a compelling resource.
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BP Settlement Details: Agreement filed with court for preliminary approval

Toxic Exposure
On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, BP and the attorneys suing on behalf of hundreds of thousands of individuals and businesses affected by the Deepwater Horizon disaster submitted a settlement to U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier in New Orleans for approval.
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Carbon Monoxide Leak: Five lose their lives in suspected CO leak

Personal Injury Lawsuits
According to an article by The Associated Press, fire officials suspect that carbon monoxide poisoning led to the deaths of five this week at a private home in Oxon Hill, Md. According to the report, officials believe that a broken exhaust pipe caused the tragedy, leaking large amounts of carbon monoxide into the…
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Black Box Discovery: Data recorders from Air France Flight 447 recovered from Atlantic

Aviation Lawsuit
After multiple attempts to locate and retrieve the wreckage of Air France Flight 447, the black box data recorders from the fatal June 2009 crash have been recovered from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Insider Trading Conviction: Alleged terrorism supporter found guilty of conspiracy and fraud

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Sri Lankan-born American and founder of the hedge fund management firm Galleon Group, Raj Rajaratnam, was found guilty in criminal court of all charges against him, including five counts of conspiracy and nine counts of securities fraud.
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Anti Terrorism Lawsuits: Search for terrorist supporters continues

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Reuters reports that the search for those who help fund al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations continues—in no small part due to litigation against defendants alleged to have supported terrorist activity.
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9/11 relatives face suspect at trial

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
For the first time, relatives of five 9/11 victims addressed a five-judge panel and confronted a suspected al Qaeda operative in a German courtroom.
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9/11 Client Message: Motley says 'I want you to know we are still with you'

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
For the last nine years, it has been my privilege and honor to represent you
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Day of Mourning: Canada remembers those harmed or killed in the workplace

Asbestos Exposure
Today the Canadian flag on Parliament Hill will fly at half-mast. Laborers will light candles, wear ribbons and black armbands, and observe moments of silence in commemoration of workers who have lost their lives or have been injured in the workplace for a National Day of Mourning.
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Trial Time Limit: Judge in 9/11 case sets time restrictions

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit | Aviation Lawsuit
A time limit has been set for the upcoming trial Bavis v. United Airlines.
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BP Settlement Hearing: Judge Barbier says he is "leaning" towards preliminary approval

Toxic Exposure
The Honorable Carl Barbier, the U.S. District Court Judge overseeing the BP Deepwater Horizon litigation, said in a hearing yesterday that he will likely grant preliminary approval of the multibillion dollar settlement submitted to the court on April 18, 2012. The settlement was reached between the Plaintiffs'…
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Addressing terrorist ties in Saudi Arabia

Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
The terrorist bombing in Riyadh, currently attributed to al Qaeda, has brought more more attention to Saudi Arabia's terrorist problems.
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Joe Rice named one of the five most respected plaintiffs' attorneys

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Motley Rice co-founder Joe Rice is profiled as being among the country's most feared and respected plaintiffs' attorneys.