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The Last Chapter: Journey of an Attorney

28th July 2022
This month we have the pleasure of hearing from Avigal Horrow, a California lawyer whose work has manifested in many forms.
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The US Sues To Block Meta’s Purchase Of Virtual Reality Firm

28th July 2022
On Wednesday, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sought a court order to block Facebook parent Meta Platforms from purchasing virtual reality (VR) firm Within Unlimited.  The FTC filed a request in a federal court in San Francisco for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction against the tech giant, calling it a “global […]
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What Is Stark Law And What Are The Penalties For Violating It?

26th July 2022
Most healthcare professionals are aware of the Stark Law but may not know exactly what it is or the penalties for violating it. In this article, we will discuss what the Stark Law is, what constitutes a violation, and the penalties for breaking it. We hope this information will help you stay compliant with this […]
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Google To Face $1 Billion London Trial Over App Store

20th July 2022
Google is set to face a trial in London over an estimated £920 million ($1.1 billion) damages claim after a court gave the go-ahead to a lawsuit that claims the tech giant overcharged 19.5 million customers for app store purchases.  The class action was certified by the Competition Appeal Tribunal on Monday. It claims Google […]
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Elon Musk Is “Slow-Walking” Trial Over $44 Billion Takeover Deal, Twitter Says

19th July 2022
On Monday, Twitter Inc accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of attempting to “slow walk” the social media giant’s lawsuit to hold him to his $44 billion takeover. Twitter has urged a trial to take place in September to ensure deal financing remains in place.  "Millions of Twitter shares trade daily under a cloud of Musk-created […]
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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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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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