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  • Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Google to Proceed

    A California judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Google of monopolizing the online search market. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin, based in San Francisco, ruled on Thursday that consumers can continue pursuing claims that Google’s business practices stifled the development of high-quality rival search engines. Allegations Against Google and Apple The lawsuit, filed in…

  • Federal Judge Allows Republican-Led States to Proceed with Abortion Pill Lawsuit

    Idaho, Missouri, and Kansas Continue Legal Battle Against FDA On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that Idaho, Missouri, and Kansas can continue their lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in an attempt to restrict the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone. The lawsuit, originally initiated by anti-abortion groups and doctors,…

  • Supreme Court Lowers Burden of Proof for Employers in FLSA Exemption Cases

    On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that employers need only prove by a “preponderance of the evidence” that workers are exempt from overtime pay and other protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The decision, authored by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, overturns a higher standard set by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of…

  • King & Spalding Bolsters Team with Former FDA Policy Chief

    On Wednesday, King & Spalding announced the addition of Lauren Roth as a partner in its Washington office. Roth, the former head of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) policy office, joins the firm at a crucial time as pharmaceutical and medical device companies brace for significant health care policy shifts under Republican President-elect…

  • Victims of Los Angeles Wildfires Pursue Legal Action Against Southern California Edison

    Unique Legal Doctrine in California Benefits Victims Victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, potentially the most expensive in U.S. history, are leveraging a unique California legal doctrine to seek compensation from Southern California Edison (SCE). This doctrine, known as “inverse condemnation,” allows victims to claim damages from the utility company even if it followed all…

  • KPMG Set to Launch First Big Four Law Firm in the US

    KPMG is poised to become the first Big Four accounting firm to establish a law firm in the United States, leveraging relaxed law firm ownership regulations in Arizona. This move marks a significant step in the accounting industry’s expansion into U.S. legal services. Arizona’s Regulatory Changes Pave the Way In 2020, Arizona became the first…

  • Pam Bondi Faces Senate Panel Amid Controversy Over Trump’s DOJ Plans

    Pam Bondi, Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, will face intense scrutiny from Senate Democrats on Wednesday. The hearing will likely focus on Trump’s previous threats to leverage the Justice Department against his political adversaries. Bondi’s Background and Ties to Trump Bondi, 59, served as Florida’s attorney general from 2011 to 2019. She played a…

  • Federal Appeals Court Affirms Pennsylvania’s Firearms Ban for Young Adults as Unconstitutional

    The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Philadelphia, reaffirmed its stance on Monday that Pennsylvania’s laws prohibiting 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying firearms in public during a state of emergency violate the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment. This decision comes even after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered a reconsideration of the ruling. Supreme Court…

  • Supreme Court Rejects Meta’s Bid to Avoid Class Action Over Ad Reach Claims

    Meta Faces Multi-Billion Dollar Class Action The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Meta Platforms’ (META.O) attempt to escape a massive class action lawsuit. The case involves advertisers who accuse the Facebook and Instagram parent company of inflating the potential reach of their ads, leading to overcharges. Advertisers Allege Fraudulent Overestimation The lawsuit,…

  • Supreme Court Declines to Hear Gun Rights Challenges

    Court Sidesteps Appeals on Delaware and Maryland Gun Laws The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear two significant gun rights cases, avoiding direct involvement in the ongoing debate over firearm regulations. The justices rejected an appeal challenging Delaware’s prohibition on assault-style rifles and large-capacity ammunition magazines, as well as an appeal against Maryland’s…