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Public Justice’s reputation for championing immigrant detainees’ rights has brought another in search of justice to Public Justice’s doorstep—the sister of a detainee who died in custody because officials did not respond to her critical medical condition until it was too late. In February, Public Justice…

May 1, 2012 In Updates

Third Circuit Rules that American Express May Not Escape Liability for Cheating Consumers by Banning Class Actions

In a triumph for consumers in New Jersey and across the country, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on February 24, held that held that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) does not preempt—or wipe away—state laws that protect consumers from abusive contract…

May 1, 2012 In Updates

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Federal Preemption Claims in Prescription Drug Labeling, ‘Light’ Cigarette Fraud Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued two resoundingly pro-consumer decisions rejecting federal preemption of state-law claims involving injured consumers. In a March 4 ruling, the Court held 6-to-3 that federal law does not preempt lawsuits against prescription drug manufacturers for failing to warn of their drug’s…