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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.
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Safety issues related to airlines cutting corners in recession
Aviation Lawsuit
Aviation attorney Mary Schiavo speaks with Neil Cavuto on Fox News about potential safety issues related to airlines cutting corners to save money.
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CBS interviews Mike Low about 9/11 lawsuit
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
In an interview with CBS' Saturday Evening News, Motley Rice client Mike Low discusses how the 9/11 lawsuit that he filed following the death of his daughter seeks to force accountability and generate answers to unanswered questions.
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9/11 families that didn't settle lawsuits hope to expose airline security faults
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Attorney Don Migliori comments on the public record sought through the April 12, 2009 trial date now set for the wrongful death suit filed by client Mike Low.
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Former combustion worker wins asbestos verdict with help of Motley Rice attorneys
Asbestos Exposure
Motley Rice attorneys Rett Guerry and Ben Cunningham, working with co-counsel Jimmy Rodgers of the Tennessee firm Summers and Wyatt, were granted a plaintiff's verdict September 22, 2009 on behalf of their client in the case of Marian Jackson, individually and as surviving spouse of Kenneth W. Jackson v. National…
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Victims of Libyan-sponsored terrorism protest Qaddafi's UN visit
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Relatives of victims of the Lockerbie bombing and other terrorist atrocities, including the September 11th terrorist attacks, will protest at the United Nations in New York when Colonel Muammar el-Qaddafi addresses the general assembly.
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U.S. Senate passes resolution condemning Libya
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution yesterday condemning the recent release of convicted Libyan terrorist Abdel Baset al-Megrahi and asking that Libya apologize for the hero's welcome that al-Megrahi received upon arrival back in his home country.
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Motley Rice sponsors charity golf tournament to support mesothelioma research
Asbestos Exposure
Motley Rice proudly sponsored the Central States Conference/Labor Management's first Mesothelioma Charity Golf Tournament in support of their "Searching for a Cure" campaign, a fundraising effort to increase awareness about mesothelioma and raise funds to help find an effective treatment and cure for…
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9/11 Families United to Bankrupt Terrorism respond to remarks made to the National Counterterrorism Center
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
The 9/11 Families United to Bankrupt Terrorism applaud the resolve of the Obama Administration to continue to combat terrorism both on the financial and operational fronts.
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Glaxo ordered to pay compensation for alleged Paxil defects
Medical Drugs
GlaxoSmithKline, the world's second-biggest drugmaker, was ordered in Philadelphia court today to pay compensatory damages over claims that its antidepressant, Paxil, causes birth defects.
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Hudson River Mid-Air Collision
Aviation Lawsuit
Location: Hudson River, New York
Date: August 8, 2009
Aircraft: Eurocopter AS 350 BA (N401LH) and Piper PA-32R- 300 (N71MC)
Motley Rice aviation attorneys represented the families of the five Italian passengers who lost their lives in a mid-air collision over the Hudson River on Aug. 8, 2009. Our team…
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Aviation attorney Mary Schiavo comments on Northwest Airlines flight that overshot destination by 150 miles
Aviation Lawsuit
Aviation attorney Mary Schiavo discusses the National Transportation Safety Board investigation into Northwest Airlines flight 188, a flight from San Diego to Minneapolis that was out of radio contact for more than an hour and overshot its Minneapolis airport destination by 150 miles. Federal officials are…
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Motley Rice anti-terrorism attorney comments on lawsuit against Galleon founder Rajaratnam following year-long investigation
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Anti-terrorism and human rights attorney Mike Elsner comments on a lawsuit filed against Galleon hedge fund manager, Raj Rajaratnam, and his father by more than 30 victims and survivors of Sri Lankan LTTE terrorist attacks.
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The D&O Diary reports Galleon founder and hedge fund manager Rajaratnam involved in more legal developments
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Motley Rice has filed a lawsuit against Galleon Group founder, Raj Rajaratnam, and his father on behalf of victims and survivors of Sri Lankan LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam) terrorist attacks.
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Attorney Mike Elsner discusses anti-terrorism and human rights cases with American Lawyer
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
In an interview with American Lawyer, anti-terrorism attorney Mike Elsner speaks about Motley Rice's numerous anti-terrorism cases and its most recent lawsuit on behalf of Sri Lankan terrorist attack victims against Galleon founder Rajaratnam and his father for allegedly funding terrorist activity by providing…
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Asbestos attorney Anne Kearse comments on impact of asbestos-related exposure in trade industries
Asbestos Exposure
Motley Rice attorney Anne Kearse discusses the gravity of asbestos-related diseases and warns tradesman that exposure to asbestos from work done as long ago as 20, 30 or 40 years continues to affect workers.