Florida: “Law firm is found liable for injuries to client who fell off a chair” [WPBF via Bernabe]
Monsanto, known for hardball litigation over its patented seeds, might regret taking on duPont [AmLaw Litigation Daily, earlier here and here]
Kenyan man sues women’s rights activists for leading sex boycott that his wife joined [Daily Nation]
Notice a “sign this EFCA petition” message in your Twitter stream, about the controversial card-check union bill? Better check out its bona fides [Point of Law]
RIAA said it was going to stop filing new cases against music downloaders, but that might depend on what the definition of new cases is [Ars Technica, AmLaw Litigation Daily]
EEOC guidance warns employers about violating ADA in trying to cope with H1N1 flu virus in workplace [Daniel Schwartz, Workplace Prof Blog; related, earlier]
Cluelessness, more than censor’s urge, might explain that ghastly bill filed by Rep. Linda Sanchez to combat “cyberbullying” by throttling online speech [Jacob Sullum; earlier here, etc.]
Buxom British gals claim victory after Marks & Spencer rescinds $3 surcharge on larger-size bras [AP/Idaho Statesman, The Sun via Amy Alkon]

One Comment

If the manufacturer of the chair could have been determined the law firm would have been correct that the maker should be held liable. Perhaps if they can figure that out they can recoup their portion of the judgement.

This is one case that on the face of it does not appear outrageous.
- May 12, 2009 10:57 AM
- By Soronel Haetir