“Made in USA” is not just a marketing claim, it is a claim of origin with strong legal protections against misuse. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces a strict national standard, U.S. Customs has its own country-of-origin rules for imports, and several industries (textiles, wool, fur, and meat/poultry/eggs) have sector-specific mandates. Missteps can trigger civil penalties, injunctions, and class actions lawsuits. 

On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Cunningham v. Cornell University, that eased plaintiffs ability to bring cases for 401k and retirement account excessive fees. Previously the Second Circuit held that plaintiffs bringing claims under ERISA § 406(a) had to plead that exemptions did not apply, an additional early burden to proceed with a claim. The Supreme Court reversed that requirement, ruling that plaintiffs are only required to plead elements of a prohibited transaction (example: a plan engaged in a service transaction with a party in interest at excessive cost). 

Schneider Wallace Cottrell Kim is proud to announce that Todd Schneider, a founding partner of the firm, has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a distinguished national association of trial lawyers and judges committed to protecting the constitutional right to trial by jury. Founded in 1958, ABOTA is dedicated to elevating the standards of legal advocacy and promoting civility and professionalism within the trial bar.

Raw oysters are prized as a delicacy, but they also carry serious risks if mishandled. Because oysters filter large volumes of water, they can accumulate harmful bacteria and viruses such as Vibrio, Pseudomonas, and norovirus. To reduce those dangers, strict federal and state rules including harvest tags, refrigeration requirements, and use-by limits govern every step from harvest to restaurant plate. These safeguards are not just red tape. They are critical public-health protections that, when ignored, can lead to devastating illnesses, amputations, or even death.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

ATTENTION: ALL PEOPLE WITH A MOBILITY DISABILITY: If you have used, tried to use, or think you will use any of the City of Oakland’s sidewalks, crosswalks, or curb ramps, and have had or will have difficulty using them because they were too steep, narrow, sloped, damaged, in need of repair, or otherwise inaccessible to you because of your mobility disability you may be a member of the proposed settlement class in this lawsuit. This is a court-authorized notice.

ATENCIÓN: TODAS LAS PERSONAS CON UNA DISCAPACIDAD DE MOVILIDAD: Si ha usado, intentado usar o cree que usará alguna de las aceras, pasos peatonales o rampas en las aceras de la ciudad de Oakland, y ha tenido o tendrá dificultades para usarlas porque estaban muy elevadas, angostas, inclinadas, da adas, necesitaban reparaciones o, de otra forma, no eran accesibles para usted por su discapacidad de movilidad, es posible que usted sea miembro del acuerdo colectivo propuesto en esta demanda. Este es un aviso autorizado por el tribunal.

注意：所有行動不便人士：如果您曾經使用、嘗試使用或預計使用屋崙 市的人行道、行人穿越道或無障礙坡道，卻因為這些設施過於陡峭、狹窄、傾斜、受損、需要維修而曾經或將難以使用，或因其他原因您因導致行動不便無法使用，則您可能是本次訴訟擬議和解集體中的一員。這是法院授權的通知書。