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GSK has agreed to pay up to $2.2 billion to settle the majority of lawsuits in U.S. state courts that allege a discontinued version of the heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer. The company announced this agreement on Wednesday, stating it resolves about 80,000 cases, or 93% of the pending lawsuits against it in state courts…
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Latuita Holland, 44, is facing aggravated assault charges following a road rage incident on I-20, during which she allegedly shot and injured a driver. Holland, who was traveling with her daughter, has admitted to firing the shots after claiming the driver of a black Chevy truck acted aggressively and caused them to fear for their…
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Twenty Republican state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over a new federal rule regarding minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes, claiming it will force many facilities out of business. The lawsuit, led by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson,…
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Elon Musk’s X will not be classified as a gatekeeper under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which would have imposed a strict set of obligations on the platform, according to sources familiar with the situation. The European Commission, which initiated an investigation into X in May, is set to announce its decision next week. The…
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Talecka Brown, a 32-year-old mother from Maryland, has been charged with first-degree attempted murder after allegedly shooting her 13-year-old daughter in a disturbing case of domestic violence. The incident occurred on Monday, September 23, in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, when local police responded to a call about a shooting in the family home. Upon arrival, authorities…
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If you’re concerned about paying for law school, don’t worry! There are many scholarships available to help alleviate the cost of law school. It is important to apply to many as you can to increase your chances of being awarded a scholarship. Here at Barrier Breakers, we want to help law school students find financial…
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In a recent legal filing, Kanye West is being sued by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, for drugging and sexually assaulting her at a party co-hosted with music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The updated 88-page lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles court, also accuses West of workplace harassment, manipulation, and fostering a toxic environment during…
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Voting rights groups have requested a federal judge to extend Florida’s voter registration deadline ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, citing disruptions caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in federal court in Tallahassee, the League of Women Voters of Florida and the state NAACP chapter stated they…
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On September 20, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2424 (AB 2424), enacting new protections for mortgage borrowers in California. Effective January 1, 2025, this law introduces significant changes to foreclosure notification and sale requirements aimed at supporting borrowers facing financial hardship. Key Provisions of AB 2424 Third-Party Notification Requirement for Defaulting BorrowersUnder the…
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A federal judge on Wednesday approved a plea agreement resolving charges against Magellan Diagnostics for concealing a malfunction in its lead-testing devices, which resulted in thousands of patients receiving inaccurately low results. U.S. District Judge Patti Saris in Boston accepted the plea agreement, imposing a sentence that requires Magellan to pay $32.7 million as part…
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