Mark Chalos Named to Nashville Post’s 2021 “In Charge” List
Lieff Cabraser partner Mark Chalos has been named to Nashville Post’s 2021 “In Charge” list of community leaders.
Most Juul MDL Dismissal Bids from Defendants Seen as Likely to be Rejected
As reported by Law360 (subscription), on March 26, 2021, U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick of the Northern District of California issued a tentative ruling indicating he will deny all the motions to dismiss, except for certain state claims with no class representatives, in multidistrict injury and fraudulent advertising litigation against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul. Complaints
Brendan Glackin Named a “Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar” by Law360
Law360 has named Lieff Cabraser partner Brendan Glackin a “Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar” for 2021. The publication selected 11 plaintiffs’ attorneys, “heavyweights in the fields of antitrust, securities and class action law…as well as champions of diverse legal theories holding corporations accountable and protecting the rights of consumers.”
California Supreme Court Ends Cash Bail for Those Who Can’t Afford It
As reported by the Los Angeles Times, in a momentous decision the California Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to require defendants to remain behind bars because they cannot afford to post bail pending their trial. The new ruling would allow defendants to be set free, as long as they pose little risk
Sarah London Testifies in Favor of Assembly Bill 556 Regarding Misuse of Eggs, Embryos and Sperm
Lieff Cabraser partner Sarah R. London testified today at the California Assembly Judiciary Committee hearing in San Francisco, in favor of AB 556, regarding the misuse of eggs, embryos and sperm.
AbbVie Loses Judge-Switch Bid in Humira Fraud Case
As reported by law360, AbbVie Inc.’ motion to have a single judge rule over a pair of fraud cases in which the pharmaceutical company allegedly illegally marketed its drug Humira has been denied
Lieff Cabraser and The Equal Justice Society File Amicus Brief on Behalf of Civil Rights Groups and Scholars in Support of Hospital Worker’s Race Bias Suit
As reported by Law360 (subscription), on March 18, 2021, Lieff Cabraser and The Equal Justice Society filed an amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of a coalition of civil rights groups, law school professors and other scholars in support of a Black former hospital worker’s race bias suit. In the
Anne Shaver in The Verge on Gender Discrimination and Pay Equity
As part of an in-depth piece on pay equity, The Verge focused on former Microsoft engineer Katie Moussouris, who sued the software giant for pay discrimination. When that lawsuit stalled, Moussouris began dedicating her career to closing the enormous gender pay gap in the tech industry.
Illinois Electricity Consumers Fight ComEd Attempt to Escape from Rate Bribery Class Action
Plaintiff lawyers in ComEd class action lawsuit point to multiple millions thieved in Madigan bribery scheme In the wake of Commonwealth Edison’s attempt to get the massive class action lawsuit over its bribery of a powerful Illinois lawmaker dismissed, plaintiffs have filed a brief in federal court asking a judge to deny the utility’s effort
North Carolina’s Live Oak Bank and Two Tech Spin-offs Accused of Unlawful “No-Poach” Agreement in Class Action Suit
Lieff Cabraser has filed a class action labor antitrust “no-poach” lawsuit against Live Oak Bank and its two tech spin-offs, Apiture and nCino, on behalf of a former employee of two of the companies and at least seven hundred potential class members. As reported by the Triangle Business Journal, the lawsuit alleges that Live Oak’s