George Nyavor
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A class action lawsuit against The Coca-Cola Company and its subsidiary, Simply Orange Juice Co., has been significantly revised and expanded. The amended complaint, filed by Joseph Lurenz in a New York federal court on July 9, alleges that all Simply Orange juice products contain harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever…
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Disney is attempting to have a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a widower dismissed, arguing that his prior agreement to Disney+ terms of service requires the matter to be resolved through arbitration rather than litigation. The case involves Jeffrey J. Piccolo, who sued Disney Parks and Resorts in February 2024 following the death of his…
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Legal experts and community members are raising concerns after a 15-year-old Detroit girl was handcuffed and removed from a courtroom for falling asleep during a legal education session. The incident, which occurred on Aug. 12 in 36th District Court, has sparked debate regarding judicial discretion and the treatment of minors within the legal system. The…
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a lawsuit on Monday against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and other federal officials, alleging that two Palestinian-American activists were wrongfully placed on a terrorism watchlist due to their advocacy and activism against Israeli military actions. The suit claims the placement was politically motivated and violated the activists’…
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is introducing new border security policies that significantly impact the time asylum seekers have to consult with legal counsel when crossing the U.S.-Canada border. According to internal documents obtained by CBS News, these changes are set to take effect on August 14, 2024. Under the updated policies, the…
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The federal tax fraud trial of Hunter Biden is set to commence next month as both sides finalize critical details. The president’s son faces serious allegations, including three felony tax charges and six misdemeanor offenses, for allegedly failing to pay $1.4 million in federal taxes from 2016 to 2019. Jury selection is scheduled for September…
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A U.S. appeals court has ruled that Giorgi Rtskhiladze, a Georgian-American businessman, can proceed with his defamation lawsuit against former Special Counsel Robert Mueller. The ruling, issued on Friday, allows Rtskhiladze’s case to move forward despite Mueller’s office concluding its investigation in 2019. Rtskhiladze’s lawsuit stems from a footnote in Volume II of Mueller’s report…
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Vice President Kamala Harris has come under intense scrutiny as she continues her efforts to address the complex migration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. Appointed by President Joe Biden to manage the response to increasing border crossings, Harris chose a long-term strategy focused on addressing the root causes of migration from Central America’s Northern Triangle…
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Joseph Pitts, a former supervisor at Southwest Airlines, has filed a lawsuit against the airline, alleging racial discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation. The complaint was filed on July 29 in San Mateo County Superior Court, marking a significant legal challenge for the airline. Pitts, 53, claims in his lawsuit that he was subjected to…
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In a move that offers a glimmer of progress amidst ongoing regulatory turmoil, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) awarded two additional cannabis cultivation licenses on Aug. 8, 2024. The licenses were granted to Pure by Sirmon Farms, LLC and Blackberry Farms, LLC, bringing the total number of licensed cultivators in the state to nine.…
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