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A Missouri judge has significantly reduced a $1.56 billion verdict against Bayer, cutting it down to $611 million for three plaintiffs who alleged that the company’s Roundup weed killer caused their cancer. The reduction in punitive damages was the primary reason behind this adjustment, with Bayer promptly announcing its intention to appeal the decision. The…
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Tesla is facing yet another legal challenge with a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the electric carmaker of multiple wage law violations against factory and warehouse workers in California. Filed by two former employees at Tesla’s Fremont assembly plant, the lawsuit seeks over $5 million in damages on behalf of thousands of Tesla workers across…
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Apple is appealing a decision by a U.S. trade tribunal to ban imports of certain Apple Watches in a patent dispute with medical technology company Masimo. Apple argues that the tribunal’s decision was based on flawed patent rulings and that Masimo failed to demonstrate investment in competing U.S. products justifying the ban. Masimo, based in…
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The relative scarcity of minority legal professionals is still a concern despite the accelerating changes over the decade. According to the 2021 NALP report on diversity, 10.75% of firm partners were lawyers of color, with 46% being Asian Americans, 31% Hispanic, and 24% Black. This disparity stems from the application process, with factors like lack of…
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Boeing has compensated Alaska Air with a payment of $160 million to cover losses incurred after a severe mid-air incident in January. This payment aims to address the profits lost by Alaska Air in the first quarter of the year, with expectations of further payouts in the coming months. The incident led to the temporary…
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On Thursday, Google filed a lawsuit against two Chinese individuals in a New York federal court, alleging their exploitation of the Google Play app store to perpetrate scams involving fake cryptocurrency investment applications. Yunfeng Sun, based in Shenzhen, and Hongnam Cheung, located in Hong Kong, are accused of orchestrating a scheme that defrauded thousands of…
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On Thursday, Donald Trump faced two significant legal setbacks as judges rejected his attempts to dismiss criminal charges related to his actions following the 2020 election and his retention of classified documents after leaving office.
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Massachusetts’ Supreme Court recently entertained the notion that a law dating back to the 1960s, originally intended to prevent eavesdropping on phone calls and telegraphs, might also encompass the collection of users’ browsing data by website operators without their explicit consent. This potential interpretation emerged during oral arguments as the court considered two proposed class…
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The Florida Supreme Court recently issued two significant rulings regarding abortion, causing contrasting reactions and igniting intense political debates. Firstly, the court upheld the state’s authority to enact a six-week abortion ban, which is poised to become effective on May 1st. This decision is celebrated by anti-abortion activists nationwide, who view the six-week ban as…
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Congratulations on your acceptance to law school! This marks the beginning of an exciting journey towards your legal career. As you embark on this path, it’s crucial to navigate the process of law school deposits with confidence and clarity. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve deeper into the nuances of deposit etiquette, explore strategies for…
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