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Chinese Drywall Issues

Chinese drywall emerged on the U.S. market in 2004 and seemed to be the answer to costly building materials with a prefab factory-made wall paneling. The construction industry could buy them for less than a U.S. grade material and the installation was fas... Read >
Author: Joe Cline

Good News for Farmers as Atrazine Lawsuit Stumbles

The plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the manufacturer and distributor of the popular herbicide, Atrazine, have voluntarily dropped more allegations from their lawsuit. Tuesday's withdrawal of claims related to real estate damage, marks the fourth time the ... Read >
Author: Phylllis Jacobs "PJ" Griekspoor

Australian investors miss out class actions against US companies

Superannuation and asset managers in Australia had failed to claim a combined $3.5 billion in compensation from 2007 to 2009, said London-based Goal Group, a class action services specialist. Of this total, $1.8bn belongs to corporate and industry supe... Read >
Author: Aspinalls Ltd

Famous Movies about Lawyers and the Legal Process - Law and Entertainment

Movies that feature court drama can always be interesting, especially when danger and intrigue slip into the film. Sometimes though, it is not about any mystery, but instead the story can be a very human one, touching on very sensitive subjects in our soc... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry

Who can file a class action lawsuit? Legal Information

A class action lawsuit lets many different people to bring identical claims to court to have it be decided in a single lawsuit. Class action lawsuits are designed to reduce the number of identical lawsuits and allows the legal system to resolve identical ... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry

What Is A Class Action Lawsuit?

There is a movie I love called Back to School, starring the late, great Rodney Dangerfield. At one point during the film, Rodney is trying to get a date with a university professor. Rodney asks if she's available Monday. She responds, "No, sorry, I've ... Read >
Author: gmanty

Examples of Class Action Lawsuits – Information for Class Action Participants

A class action lawsuit can be brought forth by an attorney against a company or party when many people have been injured in a similar fashion due to a specific reason. These reasons can vary from case to case, and there are some that are more likely to de... Read >
Author: Phillip Stone

Automotive Defects That Cause Car Accidents - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Knowing the truth about defective auto parts that lead to car accidents can make a big difference in how you handle your case and whether or not you are entitled to compensation. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about defective auto p... Read >
Author: Phillip Stone

Schering-Plough, Merck Settle $41.5 Million Class Action Lawsuit

The drug manufacturer Merck & Co. and the pharmaceutical research company Schering-Plough have reached a preliminary agreement to settle one of the largest class action lawsuits of 2009. The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey gav... Read >
Author: LegalView

Favorite Movies about Lawyers and the Legal Process - Pop Culture and the Law

If you are asked to name a movie about lawyers and the legal system which one would you say? Most people automatically think of "Erin Brokovich" which starred Julia Roberts (who won an Oscar for her performance) and which detailed a class action lawsuit a... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry

What Happened with the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill & What Are they doing to Clean Up Their Act?

A landmark even in Environmental Law, the Exxon Valdez oil spill resulted in drastic changes to oil regulations and new safety procedures to prevent against future oil spills. The March 1989 oil spill was one of the largest in history, resulting in over 1... Read >
Author: Jayesh Vasava

Women's Leadership in a Bad Economy

IYesterday, I delivered a keynote speech for a Fortune 500 company that, in the mid-1990s, was slammed with a high-profile class-action lawsuit alleging discrimination against 45,000 female employees. The suit said the company denied them equal pay, manag... Read >
Author: Fawn Germer

Ford Rollover Accidents and Settling Lawsuits through Discount Coupons

A few weeks ago, Ford Motor Co. was embroiled in a controversy after settling the class-action lawsuit by giving discount coupons worth $300 to $500 to complainants instead of giving them monetary compensation. During the 1990s, Ford Explorer has been ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Bernie Madoff's "Red Flag" Pals May Get Off

When Bernard Madoff was arrested on December 11th, 2008, it signified what could be the largest fraud in Wall Street and United States history. The government estimates that over $65 billion was lost in an elaborate Ponzi scheme, bankrupting and ruining i... Read >
Author: Yodle

Colonoscopy Procedures- Risks and Dangers Involved

Dangers And Risks of Colonoscopy Procedures"What if you had to worry about giving your wife AIDS?" asked Wayne Craig, a 52-year-old U.S. Navy veteran who lives near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is among the more than 10,000 veterans who were told they may ... Read >
Author: Suzanne Jojo

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