Practices

Class Action Attorneys Contest New Draft Rule Said to Conflate Key Legal Practices in Multidistrict Litigation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legal professionals specializing in class action lawsuits are rallying for significant amendments to a proposed regulation concerning multidistrict litigation (MDL). They argue that the draft rule, designed to streamline early-stage litigation for cases consolidated from different jurisdictions, does not adequately distinguish between mass torts and class actions. These litigators claim the rule could disrupt long-established best practices for managing class-related MDLs. The proposed changes, which underwent scrutiny by the judiciary’s Advisory Committee on Civil Rules earlier this year, aim primarily to aid judges new to MDL responsibilities. By pushing lawyers to agree … Read more

Cynosure Clinches $25 Million in Federal Case Against Competitor for Unfair Trade Practices

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Boston, MA – After a protracted legal battle that captured the attention of the medical technology industry, Cynosure, a prominent medical device company, has emerged victorious in a significant legal dispute against a rival firm. A federal jury in Massachusetts awarded Cynosure $25 million, resolving allegations of corporate sabotage where it was claimed the competitor illicitly lured away critical sales and marketing personnel. The court proceedings, which extended over several weeks, delved deep into accusations that the unnamed rival company engaged in strategic poaching of Cynosure’s key employees, thereby gaining access to trade secrets and … Read more

Cognizant Faces Setback: Jury Orders Damages for Discriminatory Practices Against Non-Indian Employees

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Los Angeles — A U.S. jury has ruled that Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. must pay punitive damages after finding the company engaged in discriminatory practices against non-Indian employees. The verdict arrived following a failed attempt by the IT giant last month to have a job bias class-action lawsuit dismissed. The case, which centers on allegations of employment discrimination at the New Jersey-based company, hints at broader industry practices surrounding visa regulations and hiring. The lawsuit began with claims from three employees who said they were laid off after being placed on a no-work status and … Read more

Fight for Environmental Justice: Louisiana Parish Faces Lawsuit Over Racially Discriminative Industrial Zoning Practices

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NEW ORLEANS, LA — A pivotal civil rights lawsuit is underway as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans prepares to hear a case on Monday that accuses St. James Parish of intentionally situating polluting industries in predominantly Black neighborhoods. This case alleges racial discrimination in land-use policies which, the plaintiffs claim, protect white communities from environmental hazards while disproportionately impacting Black residents. Filed by local community groups including Inclusive Louisiana, Rise St. James, and Mt. Triumph Baptist Church, the lawsuit demands a cessation of further industrial development in the area. This legal … Read more