January 2019

January 31, 2019 In Blog Access to Justice

Public Justice Backs Rules Committee’s Balanced Approach to Rule 30(b)(6)

Instead of adopting the defense bar’s radical proposals, the Committee’s proposed amendment reflects a cautious, balanced approach that preserves the power of Rule 30(b)(6).

January 29, 2019 In Blog

‘Judicial Hellholes’: The Best Legal Joke of 2018

Here’s a good riddle: What do you call a court system that holds a drug manufacturer accountable for causing brain damage to children by failing to warn of its drug’s dangers? There are lots of good answers: Fair. Just. True to America’s principles. The American Tort Reform Foundation’s answer is: “Judicial Hellhole #1.”

January 25, 2019 In Blog Class Action Preservation, Consumers' Rights

Victory for Missouri Sports Fans, In Spite of the Wishes of Their Elected Representatives

by Michael Quinn Communications Intern As the Los Angeles Rams enter the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots this season, many Missourians are feeling pained by the newfound success of their departed team. Former Senator Claire McCaskill went so far as to suggest that…

January 17, 2019 In Updates Class Action Preservation, Forced Arbitration, Workers' Rights

Public Justice Secures Historic Workers’ Rights Victory at Supreme Court

On Tuesday, Public Justice—along with its wonderful co-counsel, Andrew Schmidt Law and Fair Work Law—won a major victory for workers in the U.S. Supreme Court! The Court issued a unanimous decision for our client in Oliveira v. New Prime, a case about whether transportation companies,…

January 15, 2019 In Blog Class Action Preservation, Consumers' Rights

Fighting for the Little Guy at the Highest Court in the Land

We’re proud to be representing George Jackson at the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that began when Jackson fought back – on behalf of himself and other cheated consumers against two huge companies that were in cahoots with each other and trying to rip off North Carolina residents.

January 7, 2019 In Blog Class Action Preservation, Consumers' Rights

Home Depot Asks Supreme Court to Rewrite the Law of Jurisdiction to Get a Perceived Advantage

This case began when George Jackson, a North Carolina resident, was approached outside of his local Home Depot and told that tap water in his neighborhood had tested unsafe and that he might want to get his water tested, too.

Public Justice Backs Rules Committee’s Balanced Approach to Rule 30(b)(6)

‘Judicial Hellholes’: The Best Legal Joke of 2018

Victory for Missouri Sports Fans, In Spite of the Wishes of Their Elected Representatives

Public Justice Secures Historic Workers’ Rights Victory at Supreme Court

Fighting for the Little Guy at the Highest Court in the Land

Home Depot Asks Supreme Court to Rewrite the Law of Jurisdiction to Get a Perceived Advantage