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February 10, 2010

Toyota hit with federal stockholder, consumer claims; additional state claim


Plaintiffs attorneys' assault on Toyota continues to move forward. Lawsuits were filed in federal court in Los Angeles on Monday on behalf of shareholders and a nationwide class of buyers of several Toyota hybrid models. Another lawsuit, brought in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday, seeks damages for alleged breach of implied and express warranty, product liability, negligence and violations of business and consumer protection laws.

Magazine's planned law firm rankings raise ABA's hackles


U.S. News & World Report's decision to start ranking law firms along the lines of its much-maligned law school rankings has prompted the American Bar Association to investigate the magazine's methods.

In Focus

Congress may address hydraulic fracturing this year

Boom in shale drilling for natural gas brings to the forefront debate over environmental risks.

Fort Hood trial will highlight the military justice system

The unique nature of fact-finding 'panels' calls for different advocacy than in civilian court.

ITC patent dispute over wind turbines turns political

The case developed into a battleground of public policy, with members of Congress weighing in.

Rule Reversal

A year into office, Obama's lived up to his promise at some agencies and not made much progress at others.

Featured Stories

Hardly a moot point

The Supreme Court in Alvarez should not have avoided the important issue of the constitutionality of a forfeiture law.

The collateral order doctrine after 'Mohawk'

9th Circuit has held the decision does not bar immediate appeal of a First Amendment privilege ruling.

Court-ordered community treatment

The merits of state statutes such as Kendra's Law deserve renewed debate.

SEC rules bolster compensation disclosure

Are the latest proxy statement requirements 'new and improved' or mostly confusing and difficult?

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