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  • Becton Dickinson Agrees to Settle 38,000 Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

    Becton Dickinson (BDX.N) has agreed to settle nearly all U.S. lawsuits from individuals claiming injuries caused by its hernia repair mesh, covering around 38,000 cases. This unusual settlement, jointly overseen by state and federal courts, promises to conclude litigation that has spanned almost two decades. The company, in an announcement on Wednesday, did not disclose…

  • Donald Trump Proposes ‘Purge’ Strategy to Address Crime During Pennsylvania Rally

    Former President Donald Trump stirred controversy at a recent rally in Pennsylvania by suggesting a drastic and violent approach to combat crime. His remarks included the idea of a “purge” day, where a “real rough” approach to law enforcement would be employed. During his speech, Trump criticized the liberal left, claiming they are undermining law…

  • Jury Urged to Hold Formula Makers Responsible for Premature Baby’s Illness

    On Wednesday, a lawyer representing a Missouri mother urged jurors to hold Abbott, Reckitt’s Mead Johnson unit, and St. Louis Children’s Hospital accountable for the severe intestinal illness her prematurely born son developed after being fed the companies’ formulas. Tim Cronin, the attorney for Elizabeth Whitfield and her son Kaine, told jurors in a St.…

  • New Allegations Against Diddy: Pregnant Woman Claims She Was Drugged, Woke Up With ‘Torn’ Genitals

    Sean “Diddy” Combs, facing mounting accusations of sexual assault, has been named in yet another harrowing claim by an alleged victim. During a press conference held on Tuesday, attorney Tony Buzbee revealed that over 120 victims have come forward, many sharing disturbing stories of sexual abuse at the hands of the music mogul. One such…

  • Gun, Transgender Rights, Porn Cases Loom as SCOTUS Returns

    The U.S. Supreme Court begins its new nine-month term on Monday, with several major cases already on the docket, including those involving guns, transgender rights, and online pornography. The court may also face legal disputes stemming from the Nov. 5 presidential election. With a 6-3 conservative majority, the court continues to shift U.S. law rightward…

  • Letitia James’ Victory in Trump Fraud Case at Risk of Reversal, Legal Experts Suggest

    New York Attorney General Letitia James’ significant win in the civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump could face a complete reversal, according to legal experts. Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance recently highlighted the vulnerability of the case during an episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, co-hosted with former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. On…

  • Visa Hit With Merchant Class Action After DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit

    Visa faces a new lawsuit from U.S. merchants over its payments network, intensifying the legal challenges for the payment card giant. Last week, the U.S. Justice Department filed a major antitrust lawsuit against the company. On Tuesday, All Wrapped Up Signs and Graphix, an advertising and marketing company, filed a proposed class action in federal…

  • Verizon Wins Bid for New Trial After $847M Wireless Patent Verdict

    Verizon has persuaded a federal judge in Texas to overturn an $847 million patent verdict and grant a new trial on allegations that the telecom giant infringed patents related to wireless communications technology. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap ruled that the jury’s decision in favor of patent owner General Access Solutions (GAS) was…

  • Walmart’s Firing of Pregnant Worker Suggests Widespread Bias, Complaint says

    On Tuesday, Walmart faced accusations of firing an employee at an Ohio store because she was pregnant, a move that a nonprofit group claims may reflect a broader pattern of discrimination by the largest private employer in the U.S. The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) filed complaints with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)…

  • Diddy Faces New Wave of Over 120 Sexual Assault Allegations As Some Alleged Victims Claim They Were Minors

    Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is at the center of a growing legal storm, with over 120 new sexual assault allegations surfacing, some of which reportedly involve minors. Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee held a press conference announcing that his firm is representing both men and women who claim they were sexually assaulted by Diddy, with…