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Ohio Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Pharmacies, Overturns $650M Opioid Judgment. The Ohio Supreme Court determined on Tuesday that the state's product liability legislation prevents counties from pursuing public nuisance claims against national pharmaceutical companies, as they did in the context of national opioid litigation. This ruling has the potential to reverse a $650 […]
Jay-Z Claims Lawyer Behind Diddy Rape Allegations Tried to 'Extort Exorbitant Sums'. Weeks prior to Jay-Z being publicly implicated in a lawsuit concerning the alleged rape of an unnamed teenage girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2000, the rap mogul, whose real name is Shawn Carter, received a letter from the plaintiff’s attorney threatening to […]
DLA Piper Counsels Fello in US$10.4 Million Fundraising Round. DLA Piper provided counsel to Fello, a platform designed to combat loneliness by facilitating connections and guidance among individuals seeking support, in its fundraising efforts that have reached US$10.4 million to date. This includes a seed investment from Glen Tullman’s 62Ventures, as well as contributions from […]
Albertsons Sues Kroger and Backs Out of $25B Merger After Courts Block Deal. Albertsons has initiated legal proceedings against its competitor Kroger following the collapse of a multibillion-dollar merger that would have constituted the largest supermarket consolidation in U.S. history. On Tuesday, two federal judges in Oregon and Washington ruled against the merger, aligning with […]
Barrister, Charlotte Proudman Criticizes Misogyny After Misconduct Case Dismissed. A barrister has criticized misogyny within the legal profession following the dismissal of a misconduct case against her for highlighting a "boys' club" mentality. Dr. Charlotte Proudman, a specialist in family law and an advocate for women's rights, faced a disciplinary tribunal from the Bar Standards […]
Trump Requests Dismissal of Central Park Five Defamation Lawsuit. Donald Trump has requested that a federal judge in Pennsylvania dismiss the lawsuit brought against him by members of the Central Park Five, which stems from remarks he made during a presidential debate earlier this year. He contends that the plaintiffs are misrepresenting constitutionally protected “political […]
Marcus Fakana, 18, Sentenced to One Year in Dubai Jail After 'Holiday Romance' with 17-Year-Old Girl". An 18-year-old British national has received a one-year prison sentence in Dubai following a "holiday romance" with a 17-year-old girl at the time of their relationship. Marcus Fakana encountered the girl, who is also from London and is now […]
Kroger, Albertsons' $24.6B Merger Blocked by Oregon and Washington Courts. Judges in Oregon and Washington have on Tuesday dismissed the proposed $24.6 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson in Oregon issued a temporary injunction against the merger, while King County Superior Court Judge Marshall Ferguson deemed the proposal […]
Former Female Employees Detail Alleged Sexual Harassment in Class Actions Against Rio Tinto and BHP. Warning: This story contains details of sexual abuse allegations Numerous shocking allegations have emerged in a significant class action lawsuit against two of Australia's largest mining companies, currently being heard in the Federal Court in Sydney. These claims include experiences […]
Ghost Guns Explained: What They Are and Their Legal Status. UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead by a masked gunman outside a New York City hotel last week in an apparent assassination that has gripped the public’s imagination. Security camera footage of the incident in the early hours of December 4 shows the suspect drawing his […]
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