On Monday, Johnson & Johnson announced it had agreed to pay $99 million to settle claims by West Virginia that it had contributed to an opioid addiction crisis in the US state. The settlement removes Johnson & Johnson from an ongoing trial that commenced earlier this month. Johnson & Johnson did not admit liability or […]
In San Francisco on Wednesday, US District Judge William Orrick ruled Tesla Inc was liable to a Black former employee who said the EV company ignored racial abuse at the factory where he worked. However, the judge reduced a nearly $137 million jury award to just $15 million. Judge Orrick made his decision after jurors […]
If you are opening a trucking company, you are probably up to your ears in permit applications. Trucking is a highly regulated industry, and managing all the permits you will need is a full-time job in itself. According to Simplex Group, there are certain circumstances where you will need an oversized load permit. A load […]
The complaint, filed on behalf of investor Marc Bain Rasella, accuses Musk of violating a regulatory deadline to disclose his stake in Twitter when it was at least 5%. Instead, Musk allegedly announced details of his Twitter shares only after they almost doubled. Under US Securities law, investors are required to disclose their shares within […]
A jury trial accusing Walgreens Boots Alliance of contributing to Florida’s opioid crisis began on Monday after the pharmacy store chain decided not to join a multimillion-dollar settlement by other defendants. Florida claims that Walgreens acted with poor oversight in its dispersal and distribution of opioids across the state and allowed the drugs to be […]
On Friday, Donald Trump’s company won a lawsuit against New York City over its cancellation of a golf course contract. The contract was cancelled after the former US president’s supporters stormed the US Capitol in January 2021. The lawsuit, which was filed last June, claimed that the contract was improperly terminated by Bill De Blasio’s […]
Although most people would go for the cheapest attorney they can find, hiring someone who is great at their job would be advisable. Afterall, your freedom depends on it. Finding someone you can trust with your freedom can be somewhat daunting for many. The process is, however, straightforward if certain considerations are made. Below are […]
A 2-1 vote by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals saw the removal of an injunction issued by a Texas judge in January that had blocked enforcement of the Covid-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees. Last September, the US President had said he would require approximately 3.5 million government employees to receive their vaccinations against […]
Millard will succeed William Dougherty, who has served as the firm’s governing executive committee chair for almost a decade. According to Simpson Thacher’s website, Dougherty remains at the firm as a partner. “Simpson Thacher is widely regarded for its legal expertise, outstanding client service and creative and collaborative culture, which enable us to assist clients […]
Employees at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Staten Island secured a majority by voting 2,654 to 2,131 in support of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU), according to a count released by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Friday. "We're disappointed with the outcome of the election in Staten Island because we believe having a direct […]
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