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Skittles Contain Dangerous Toxin, Says US Lawsuit

18th July 2022
Mars Inc, which owns Skittles, has been sued by a consumer who claims that the sweets are unsafe to eat because they contain a known toxin that the company had pledged to phase out six years ago. In a proposed class action, plaintiff Jenile Thames accused Mars of putting consumers at risk by using “heightened […]
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Mediation: What Are the Benefits to Clients and Counsel?

15th July 2022
A popular alternative to litigation, mediation avoids protracted legal battles by working towards an amicable solution for those involved.
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Major UK Supermarket Wins Right To Fire And Rehire Staff

15th July 2022
British supermarket chain Tesco has won a legal battle over its use of “fire and rehire” tactics. The decision could pave the way for other employers to use the controversial strategy. Tesco had previously been prevented from using “fire and rehire” following a case brought on behalf of 42 of its warehouse employees, who accused […]
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Rite Aid Reaches $10.5 Million Settlement In Opioid Case

15th July 2022
US drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp has signed a $10.5 million settlement with counties in three states, exempting it from the next round of trials stemming from the country’s opioid epidemic.  Georgia's Cobb County, North Carolina's Durham County, and Ohio's Montgomery County will each receive a $3.5 million payment from Rite Aid. The payments will […]
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5 Shifts For General Counsel To Build ESG Success

15th July 2022
More and more General Counsels are taking direct responsibility for the leadership of ESG programmes. Even if not your direct responsibility, you have a seat at the table and the ability to influence how your organisation thinks about this issue. Here are five fundamental shifts in mindset that corporate leadership must make to be successful […]
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Elon Musk’s Tesla Asks Court To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Mass Layoffs

15th July 2022
On Thursday, Elon Musk’s Tesla asked a US court to dismiss a lawsuit claiming the luxury EV maker violated federal law by letting hundreds of employees go without providing advance notice. In a filing, Tesla argued that the terminated employees had signed valid agreements to bring employment-related legal disputes in arbitration and to refrain from […]
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I Brought Up My Partner’s Child, What Are My Rights?

14th July 2022
Julia Cluley, family partner at Valemus Law, looks closely at the rights and responsibilities someone has if they have been left to bring up their partner's child after the relationship has ended. What if you’ve been left to bring up your partner’s child after the relationship has ended, what rights do you have? The first […]
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Clifford Chance Is The Latest Firm To Award Staff Cost-Of-Living Bonuses

14th July 2022
Magic circle law firm Clifford Chance has become the latest firm to provide some of its UK employees with one-off bonuses to support them through the cost-of-living crisis, joining others such as Irwin Mitchell, which awarded staff a £900 cost-of-living bonus in April.  As inflation in the UK reaches 9.1%, the Resolution Foundation reported earlier […]
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How A Website Accessibility Checker Ensures Legal Compliance

13th July 2022
A website accessibility checker can be one of the most critical tools in ensuring your business follows the law and avoids costly lawsuits. This article will look at what you need to know about how this tool can help you stay compliant with accessibility standards. Development Of Accessibility Laws In The United States Many laws […]
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Zoom And Apple Fined By Russia Over Alleged Data Storage Violation

13th July 2022
On Tuesday, US tech giant Apple and Zoom Video Communications were fined by Moscow for allegedly refusing to store the data of Russian citizens on Russian territory.  According to a court in Moscow’s Tagansky district, Apple was fined 2 million roubles while Zoom was fined 1 million roubles alongside speed test website Ookla.  Since Russia’s […]
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