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In a significant legal victory for the Biden administration, a federal judge in Georgia has ruled that President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program can move forward despite multiple states challenging its constitutionality. The ruling is a major milestone for the $73 billion plan, which aims to ease the financial burden on millions of borrowers. The…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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