| Texas Bar Blog: Disciplinary Notice Email Scam Targeting Attorneys | Texas Bar Blog: State Bars across the country are receiving reports of an email scam targeting attorneys using false notifications of disciplinary actions. So far attorneys in Alabama, California, Nevada, Georgia, and Florida have reported receiving emails that pose as a disciplinary notice from their state bar. In the emails, the lawyer is instructed to click on a link to view the complaint, which loads a malicious software called ransomware that blocks computer access until a sum of money is paid. Click on the headline to read more.
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| TTLA Pioneers Series: Those On Whose Shoulders We Stand | The second in the TTLA Pioneers Series, written by TTLA member Ralph Red Dog Jones, is his recollections of Dallas attorney R. Guy Carter, TTLA's first President and, later, Red Dog's law partner. Click on the headline to access.
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| Jurors Can Be Recalled After Being Discharged, Justices Rule |  | The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a federal district court has limited power to rescind a jury discharge order and recall a jury in a civil case for further deliberations after identifying an error in the jury verdict, affirming a decision by the Ninth Circuit.
John Blakeley, Law360.com 06/09/2016    | | Read Article: Law360.com |
| NCAA, Big Ten Named in Head Injury Lawsuit by Group of Ex-Players | | The NCAA and the Big Ten conference are named in a lawsuit by four former football players who contend they suffered permanent damage from head injuries. The named player formerly played football for Ohio State, and three other unnamed players said they were from Duke, Tennessee and Michigan. The lawsuit seeks class action status and represents "all individuals who participated in Ohio State's varsity football program between 1952 and 2010." The lawsuit accuses the defendants of "negligence, fraudulent concealment (of the effects of brain injuries), breach of contract (to protect players)," among other claims.
Tim May, Columbus Dispatch 06/09/2016 | | Read Article: Columbus Dispatch |
| Frito-Lay Recalls Rold Gold Pretzels for Peanut Residue in Flour | | Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall on a number of their Rold Gold pretzel packages due to the potential presence of peanut residue. Rold Gold pretzels are sold in stores and often in vending machines. The recall was issued after last week's recall of doughnuts and snack cakes made by Hostess. Both Hostess and Frito-Lay have cited a recall of flour by Grain Craft. The FDA has reported that Grain Craft sells only to manufacturers and does not sell its flour directly to consumers.
Staff Report, KCCI News Channel 8 06/08/2016 | | Read Article: KCCI News Channel 8 |
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