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AB 218 Significantly Extends the Statute of Limitations Period for Claims of Childhood Sexual Assault

18th March 2022
We examine the new changes brought in by AB 218 and what it means for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
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Amazon Referred To US Justice Department Amid Competition Probe

9th March 2022
E-commerce giant Amazon has been referred to the US Department of Justice over claims of potential “criminal obstruction of Congress” by the company and some of its top executives.  In a letter to the Attorney General of the United States, members of the US House Judiciary Committee said Amazon engaged in a "pattern and practice […]
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Elon Musk Accuses SEC Of Forcing Him To Sign Tesla Deal

9th March 2022
The deal was made after the SEC sued Tesla following a tweet from Musk who said he had “funding secured” to take the electric vehicle company private. According to the Telegraph, Musk said he was forced to step down as company chairman and needed to obtain permission from Tesla before sharing sensitive tweets.  “The SEC’s […]
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Is Artificial Intelligence Undermining The Legal System?

7th March 2022
Let’s consider an interesting potential legal case that might be arising sooner than you think. A prosecutor announces the filing of charges against a well-known figure. This riles up ardent fans of the popular person. Some of those fans are adamant that their perceived hero can do no wrong and that any effort to prosecute […]
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Sackler Family To Pay $6 Billion For Role In US Opioid Epidemic

4th March 2022
The Sackler family, the founders and owners of pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma LP, have reached an agreement with a group of attorneys general to pay up to $6 billion in cash to resolve widespread litigation claiming they fueled the US opioid crisis.  Attorneys general for eight US states and the District of Columbia, who blocked […]
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IP Law Summit 2022

3rd March 2022
Lawyer Monthly is delighted to be partnering with the The 36th Intellectual Property Law Summit will take place on September 27-29, 2022 in New Orleans, USA
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Chief Litigation Summit 2022

3rd March 2022
Lawyer Monthly is delighted to be partnering with the The 30th Chief Litigation Officer Summit 2022 which will take place on 27 - 29 March 2022 in New Orleans, LA, USA.
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