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Judge Weighs Rejecting Boeing Plea Deal Amid Strong Pushback From Victims’ Families Over 737 Max Crashes

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FORT WORTH, Texas — A highly contested plea agreement involving Boeing and the U.S. Department of Justice reached a critical moment Friday as U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor weighed arguments over the aerospace giant’s responsibility in two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max jetliners. The 2018 and 2019 disasters resulted in the loss of 346 lives, spurring global scrutiny and grounding of the aircraft model. At issue is whether Judge O’Connor should accept a plea bargain wherein Boeing would admit to conspiracy, pay fines, and enhance safety measures while avoiding further criminal prosecution. Under … Read more

Judge Rules Trump’s Criminal Case Will Remain in State Court, Rejecting Federal Transfer Request

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New York — A recent ruling has kept former President Donald Trump’s criminal case within the state court system, dismissing his legal team’s attempts to have the proceedings shifted to federal court. This decision marks a significant turning point in the legal activities surrounding the former president, who faces multiple indictries arising from various allegations during and after his term in office. Trump’s legal representation had argued that the federal court was the proper venue for his case given the national scope of his duties and actions while president. They posited that activities performed during … Read more

Future Implications of Key Legal Developments in 2023 Shaping Various Industries: From Rejecting Overly Ambitious PFAS Class Actions to Amendments of Federal Rule 702 on Expert Witness Testimony

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Harriss Beach Attorneys Abbie Eliasberg Fuchs, Daniel R. Strecker, and Alessandra G. Ash have analyzed key judicial holdings and legal developments in federal court and tort hotspots across the country that have impacted the industry in 2023 and may shape the years ahead. They have shared potential implications for future cases in regards to these topics: – The Sixth Circuit has rejected an overly ambitious PFAS class action. – The Hair Relaxer MDL is proceeding. – Illinois now permits punitive damages in wrongful death cases and has increased the availability of expedited trials. – California … Read more

Judge Upholds Wisconsin Election Official’s Position, Rejecting Republicans’ Attempted Ouster

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MADISON, Wis. – In a recent ruling, a judge in Wisconsin has affirmed the legality of the state’s top elections official’s position, dealing a blow to Republicans who have sought to remove her. The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission came to a deadlock in June over the reappointment of Meagan Wolfe as the administrator of elections. While three Republican commissioners voted in favor, the three Democrats abstained, effectively preventing the nomination from reaching the state Senate, where Republicans could have fired her. The commission requires a four-vote majority for any actions. Wolfe has been the target … Read more