The growing national movement to expose and reform the increasingly dangerous “troubled-teen” industry is highlighted in a powerful New York Times opinion piece A compelling New York Times op-ed written by contributing Op-Ed writer Maia Szalavitz brings needed attention to the increasing efforts to address the murky and dangerous practices rife within the “troubled-teen” industry.
Lieff Cabraser client Kirstin Rogers spoke about whistleblower perspectives in cases where fraud is perpetrated against the government at this year’s TAF Coalition “The Anti-Fraud Coalition” conference in Washington D.C. The in-person event provided a three-day “deep dive” into the latest developments of False Claims Act/Whistleblower Law practice and other programs
As reported by CNN, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration intends to propose a ban on hair straightening products like hair relaxers that have been linked to health risks including uterine and ovarian cancer in long-time users. The rule is expected to bank hair-straightening products that contain formaldehyde and other related chemicals like methylene and
We are delighted to announce that Lieff Cabraser partner Lin Y. Chan has been selected as one of six new Lawyer Representatives to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Council for the 2024-2026 term. Lawyer Representatives are responsible for fostering open communications between judges and attorneys and providing support and advice in the functioning of the courts. The
Law360 has published an in-depth profile of Lieff Cabraser partner Robert J. Nelson, named an Environmental Law “MVP of the Year” for 2023 for his pivotal role in securing two major environmental disaster settlements against corporate energy giants: a $230 million settlement for those affected by the Plains All American oil spill in Santa Barbara, and a $40 million
Company must pay Consumer €4,440.00, Dutch Consumer Group – the Consumentenbond – Calls for Settlement Talks On Friday October 6, 2023, the Sub-District Court of Oost-Brabant (‘s-Hertogenbosch) ruled that Volkswagen must compensate yet another Dutch Dieselgate consumer who purchased a VW vehicle containing illegal defeat device software. The Court ruled that Volkswagen must pay €4440
Law360 has published an in-depth profile on Lieff Cabraser partners Kelly Dermody and Anne Shaver, named Employment Law “MVPs of the Year” for 2023 for their instrumental roles in securing two major gender discrimination settlements against corporate giants Google and Goldman Sachs.
Dedicated $39.5 million portion of proposed national $269.5 million McKinsey opioids settlement will go to Native American Tribes Global management and consulting company McKinsey & Co. describes itself as “the trusted advisor to the world’s leading businesses, governments, and institutions.” The company was sued in the wake of the national opioids harm litigation for its
In the wake of the determined, undercover, and brave efforts of whistleblowers across the managed care industry over a long period of time, the inescapable conclusion is managed care has been replete with fraud. Cigna is now paying $172 million to resolve claims for false coding and misuse of risk adjustment,
Law360 has published an in-depth profile on Lieff Cabraser partner Kelly M. Dermody, named a Class Action MVP and an Employment Law MVP of the Year for 2023.