Veta T. Richardson, President & CEO, Announces Plans to Depart from ACC in 2025
During her tenure as CEO over the past 13 years, Richardson solidified the association’s position as the leading advocate for corporate lawyers worldwide.
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Breaking Into the Legal Field: Top Tips for Aspiring Lawyers to Stand Out
Breaking into the legal field may seem challenging, but with the right strategies, you can stand out.
Ride Hailing Company Lyft to Pay 2.1 Million in Fines
The $2.1 million settlement against Lyft represents further progress with respect to the enforcement of companies’ responsibilities towards their freelancers.
Sleep Apnea Increases Chances of Developing Dementia
Study ties obstructive sleep apnea to increased risk of cognitive decline, especially in older women.
Authorities Take Down Fentanyl, Meth Lab
Canadian police dismantle large lab, seizing drugs, weapons and more.
Relatives of Houston Helicopter Crash Victims File Wrongful Death Lawsuit
“Porter Equipment Holding, the owner of the helicopter, knew that the helicopter was being used for nighttime tours, and it is unclear if it had the proper detection equipment on the helicopter,” attorneys for the families said.
Class-Action Lawsuit Claims Paramount Flouts Federal Law By Tracking Viewing History
“Upon information and belief, [Paramount Global] also transmits its subscribers’ Personal Viewing Information to Facebook, TikTok and additional unauthorized third parties—including Google and Twitter—through other tracking technologies installed on its Website and apps,” the lawsuit alleges.
Georgia Judge Dismisses Republican Lawsuit, Says Fulton County Residents Can Cast Absentee Ballots In-Person
“Under state law, election officials can receive absentee ballots in person at govt facilities if the county chooses,” Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said in a statement. “Several counties have chosen to do this. We are working with the counties and the political parties to ensure this is done transparently and within Georgia law.”
Woman Sues Subway for Selling Sandwiches With Less Meat Than Advertised
“Subway’s advertisements for the Product are unfair and financially damaging to consumers as they are receiving a product that is materially lower in value than what is being represented,” the lawsuit alleges. “Subway actions are especially concerning now that inflation, food, and meat prices are very high and many consumers, especially lower income consumers, are struggling financially.”
McDonald’s Facing Class-Action Lawsuit Over E. Coli Outbreak
“McDonald’s has a responsibility to source its products that it is going to serve other people from safe facilities,” an attorney for the class said. “In the event that they cannot guarantee that, then they have a responsibility to warn, ‘perhaps this product may be dangerous.’”