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Theranos: DeVos Family Office’s Investment Arm “Misled” Before $100 Million Investment

1st November 2021
The claims were made in testimony at the trial of Elizabeth Holmes. The Theranos founder is on trial for charges of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud over allegations that she misled investors, medical professionals, and patients about the capabilities of Theranos’ blood-testing machines. Holmes, 37, denies the claims. However, if found guilty, she could […]
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It’s Time For Law Firms To Take Back Control Of Their Data

29th October 2021
Mark Belgrove, Head of Cyber Consultancy at Exponential-e, explains why law firms need to take back control of their data. Cyber threats are not new for the legal sector. However, the speed at which they’re evolving is causing issues for all industries. Today, the threat of ransomware, and the data stealer Maze, currently presents one […]
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Kellogg Sued For $5 Million Over Amount Of Strawberries In Pop-Tarts

29th October 2021
“Strawberries are the Product’s characterizing ingredient, since their amount has a material bearing on price and consumer acceptance, and consumers expect they are present in an amount greater than other fruits,” the lawsuit said. “The Product’s common or usual name of 'Whole Grain Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries,' is false, deceptive, and misleading, because it contains […]
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Opinion: The Autumn Budget Fails To Live Up To Expectations On Business Rates Relief

28th October 2021
Jessica Harris, Associate at Hunters Law shares her opinions on the Autumn Budget. No targeted relief for sectors outside of retail, leisure and hospitality Firms outside retail, leisure and hospitality are desperately in need of Government support due to the impact of the pandemic, however firms hoping for drastic reforms in the Autumn Budget were […]
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Jenner & Block Hired To Investigate Alec Baldwin’s Accidental But Fatal Shooting Of Halyna Hutchins

28th October 2021
In a letter seen by Reuters, which was sent to cast and crew on Tuesday night, the producers of “Rust” said that Jenner & Block will have full discretion about who to interview. The investigation is set to be led by attorney Brandon Fox, the managing partner of the firm’s LA office. The film’s production […]
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Johnson & Johnson Reaches $297 Million Texas Opioid Settlement

27th October 2021
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said the terms of the agreement “largely track” the proposed nationwide settlement, in which Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay a maximum of $5 billion to resolve claims by states and local governments.  The full payout by the healthcare company is subject to at least 96% of local Texas governments […]
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Texas Company Can Continue Selling Flavoured E-Cigarettes, 5th Circuit Rules

27th October 2021
In an unanimous opinion on Tuesday, the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals said that, when the FDA denied Triton Distribution’s application to sell its flavoured e-cigarettes, the agency did not give sufficient consideration to Triton’s marketing plan to reduce the product’s appeal to young people.  The court said the FDA pulled a “surprise switcheroo” […]
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Financial Compensation In The Case Of Constructive Dismissal

26th October 2021
What is constructive dismissal? Constructive dismissal is widely defined as “a situation in the workplace, which has been created by the employer, and which renders the continuation of the employment relationship intolerable for the employee – to such an extent that the employee has no other option available but to resign.” It is therefore clear […]
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Macfarlanes Launches Trainee Experience App

26th October 2021
The app, launched Monday 25 October, has been developed entirely in-house by the firm’s graduate recruitment and lawtech teams. All tasks on the app have been modelled on real work and have been created by the Macfarlanes’ solicitors and trainee solicitors. Users of the app can experience work from the firm’s corporate and M&A, finance, […]
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Navistar To Pay $52 Million And Reduce Pollution As Part Of Settlement With US Justice Department

26th October 2021
On Monday, the Justice Department said that Navistar illegally used heavy-duty diesel engines which were not authorised by the Environmental Protection Agency emissions rules. The United States filed a lawsuit against Navistar in 2015 over the engines, with the Justice Department ruling that the company must now purchase and destroy enough older diesel engines to […]
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