In the News Today – June 15, 2015

Gulf oil spill settlement Special Master Louis Freeh, “has sought the return of nearly $8 million in awards paid to commercial fishermen and other businesses.” Attorneys targeted in nine motions have repaid fees, and a federal judge has ordered one claimant to return money. (National Law Journal)

By agreeing to hear Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo, the U.S. Supreme Court signaled an interest in more aggressively confronting class action abuse, according to an editorial in the Wall Street Journal. (Wall Street Journal)