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Air Traffic Control: D.C. incident investigated
Aviation Lawsuit
Aviation officials say that two planes landed at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., without clearance because the pilots were unable to communicate with the control tower.
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Securities Case Venue: Court rules shareholders to have a say in location
Securities Class Actions
The California judge in two shareholder derivative suits involving Oracle Corp. recently refused to enforce a forum selection clause contained in the company's bylaws designating the Delaware Court of Chancery as the sole venue for derivative cases.
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Radiation Detectors Activated: Japanese flights setting off sensors in U.S. airports
Aviation Lawsuit
On March 17, 2011, Fox News' Your World with Neil Cavuto assessed the potential risk posed by flights from Tokyo that activated radiation detectors in Chicago and Dallas airports.
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Bus Crash Kills: 14 die in New York accident
Personal Injury Lawsuits | Transportation Accident Lawsuits
A casino tour bus overturned on a Bronx highway this weekend, killing 14 people aboard.
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Four attorneys elected to Motley Rice LLC membership
Motley Rice announced the promotion of John A. Baden IV, Vincent L. Greene IV, Marlon E. Kimpson and Ingrid L. Moll to member status.
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Motley Rice hosts renowned mesothelioma surgeon David Sugarbaker, M.D.
Asbestos Exposure
Motley Rice LLC hosted renowned thoracic surgeon David J. Sugarbaker, M.D., for a community session on the latest research and innovations in the treatment of mesothelioma patients.
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Jury finds defendants responsible in welding fume trial
Toxic Exposure
Decision is first welding fume plaintiff verdict in state court since 2003
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Motley Rice LLC member Marlon Kimpson inducted into prestigious Sigma Pi Phi fraternity
Marlon E. Kimpson inducted into the prestigious Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, which includes some of the most renowned and influential African-American men in the country and serves to enhance the quality of life for all African-Americans and their communities.
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9/11 families urge judge to release aviation security evidence on terrorist attacks
Attorneys for a group of 9/11 family members are presenting oral arguments today urging U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein to release more than one hundred deposition transcripts and over a million pages of evidence relating to the aviation security failures.
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Global Asbestos Awareness: Motley Rice continues to support efforts
Asbestos Exposure
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).
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9/11 Families United to Bankrupt Terrorism respond to the Supreme Court's denial for writ of certiorari
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
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.
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Qualcomm Acquisition Delayed: Court enjoins vote on Atheros buy
Securities Class Actions
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.
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Proposed settlement announced for possible asbestos contaminated toys
Asbestos Exposure
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.
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Motley Rice LLC files lawsuit related to Boeing 747 Kalitta/Centurion forced landing
Aviation Lawsuit
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.
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Another Davol Recall: FDA issues Class I recall for XenMatrix Surgical Graft
Medical Device Lawsuits
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.
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Motley Rice expands securities and human rights teams
Securities Class Actions
Motley Rice LLC announces the addition of two associate attorneys.
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Aviation team reviews helicopter and plane mid-air collision in New York
Aviation Lawsuit
The Motley Rice aviation team is reviewing the mid-air collision of a sightseeing helicopter and small private plane over the Hudson River.
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Statement on the release of the convicted Pan Am bomber
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit | Aviation Lawsuit
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.
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Price of Amends: BP finds fault with Feinberg's settlement proposals
Toxic Exposure
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.
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Sri Lankan terrorism victims charge Wall Street hedge fund manager, Rajaratnam, with financing Tamil Tigers
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Wall Street hedge fund manager Rajakumara Rajaratnam and his father, J. M. Rajaratnam, knowingly provided financial and other support to the Tamil Tigers, more than 30 victims and survivors of the terrorist group's attacks alleged today.