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9/11 families angered by U.S. support for Saudis
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
After the Justice Department filed a brief before the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the Saudi's request to be removed from a 9/11 lawsuit, those filing the lawsuit voiced their concern over what kind of message the Obama administration is sending to terrorists.
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Drugs Associated with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Medical Drugs
Even though many of us are aware that taking too much of a common painkiller such as Tylenol® may cause severe liver damage, sometimes just taking a regular dose of a basic over-the-counter drug can lead to potentially serious or even fatal side effects.
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Air France crash highlights plane safety requirements
Asbestos Exposure
Aviation attorney Mary Schiavo talks to CNBC about Air France Flight 447 as the mystery surrounding the plane's crash generates questions about the safety of air travel.
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Possible factors analyzed in disappearance of Air France Flight 447
Aviation Lawsuit
Aviation attorney Mary Schiavo comments on Air France Flight 447 as speculation continues about whether the plane's black boxes will ever be found in the recovery effort.
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Obama Administration enables Saudi Princes to escape accountability for supporting 9/11 attacks
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
A brief filed on May 29, 2009, before the U.S. Supreme Court by the U.S. Solicitor General may enable several members of the Saudi royal family to avoid a 9/11 lawsuit.
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Motley Rice attorney talks about new details on final moments of Air France Flight 447
Asbestos Exposure
CBS' The Early Show interviews aviation attorney Mary Schiavo about Air France Flight 447 and the new details that have emerged in the search causing speculation that the plane may have broken apart mid-air.
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Aviation attorney Mary Schiavo discusses the plane and automated warnings of Air France Flight 447
Aviation Lawsuit
Aviation attorney Mary Schiavo discusses the crash of Air France Flight 447 and the speculation surrounding what caused the crash on CNN's Live with Campbell Brown.
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Aviation attorney explains the significance of search operations with Flight 447
Aviation Lawsuit
Aviation attorney Mary Schiavo is featured on CNN discussing the importance of the debris from the crash of Air France Flight 447 that has recently been discovered and retrieved.
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International Hotel Bombings
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Despite the clear need for heightened security measures in western hotels located in terrorism-prone regions following the tragic events on 9/11, terrorists were able to succeed in bombing numerous western-branded hotels across the world, including:
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Hidden killer: Upholstered furniture free of federal fire regulation
Personal Injury Lawsuits
Motley Rice attorney Kevin Dean comments on reports showing that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has yet to regulate upholstered furniture fire safety issues despite the hundreds of upholstered furniture-related deaths occurring each year.
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Regional pilots are overworked, industry critics say
Aviation Lawsuit
Aviation attorney Mary Schiavo comments on the air safety controversy that has been a hot button issue since February's fatal plane crash in Buffalo, NY.
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Plaintiffs' firm files brief on behalf of 9/11 victims
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Lawyers representing 9/11 victims claim that the Obama Administration is trying to "appease" Saudi Arabia by urging the Supreme Court not to hear a case against it for allegedly funding terrorist activity.
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Mary Schiavo featured in CNN's special report on whistleblower claims against the FAA
Aviation Lawsuit | Whistleblower Claims
Mary Schiavo, Motley Rice attorney and former Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is interviewed by CNN for a special report on serious issues within the FAA.
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Bank executives settle investor lawsuit
Securities Class Actions
Former executives at MBNA Bank agreed to a settlement with shareholders who alleged they harmed investors by misleading public shareholders about the bank's financial health. Motley Rice served as lead counsel for the lead plaintiff, and litigated the case on behalf of a class of investors.
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Ring of Fire co-host praises Ron Motley's efforts for 9/11 families
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Trial lawyer and co-host of the Ring of Fire legal radio program, Mike Papantonio, argued that families of the 9/11 victims were denied their day in court in an opinion piece in the Pensacola News Journal.
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ADAO honors asbestos victim and nurse for 2010 Asbestos Awareness Day
Asbestos Exposure
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) announced that June Breit, a pleural mesothelioma victim since 2002, is its 2010 ADAO Alan Reinstein Memorial Award Honoree.
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Judge denies defendants' request to depose FBI in 9/11 suit
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Southern District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein has ruled that the defendants in an on-going 9/11 case will not be allowed to question six FBI agents who investigated the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Senator Specter questions Judge Sotomayor on 9/11 lawsuit
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Senator suggests Motley Rice's 9/11 case is the type of case Supreme Court should hear.
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Mary Schiavo supports push for improved pilot training and scheduling on regional carriers
Aviation Lawsuit
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes Motley Rice attorney Mary Schiavo on the significant safety differences between mainline and regional airlines, especially regarding pilot experience and turnover.
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Don Migliori discusses 9/11 trial date announcement
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Motley Rice attorney Don Migliori speaks with WBZ Newsradio following the announcement of an April 2010 trial date for the remaining 9/11 liability cases against the airlines and security companies.