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Purdue Pharma received U.S. court approval on Tuesday for a 60-day freeze on lawsuits against its owners, members of the wealthy Sackler family. This marks the company’s first court appearance since a landmark Supreme Court ruling disrupted its bankruptcy settlement. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane granted the injunction during a hearing in White Plains, New…
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In a recent development, the FBI initiated a search at the premises of an Atlanta-based apartment management company following suspicions of antitrust violations within the apartment rental market. The investigation, centered on potential price fixing in the apartment rental sector, prompted FBI agents to execute a search warrant at the offices of Cortland Management, a…
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange won a key battle on Monday in his decade-and-a-half-long attempt to avoid extradition to the United States on espionage charges. Two judges at London’s High Court ruled that Assange can appeal against his extradition order. Assange, 52, faces charges related to his organization’s publication of a huge trove of classified documents.…
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On May 16, the United States Supreme Court delivered a significant 7-2 ruling, affirming that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) funding mechanism does not contravene the Appropriations Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The decision addresses a longstanding legal dispute surrounding the CFPB’s financial independence under the Dodd-Frank Act, which established a unique funding structure…
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A grieving mother is seeking justice and answers as she files a lawsuit against American Airlines after her 14-year-old son tragically passed away during a flight. The incident occurred in 2022 when Kevin Greenidge and his family were returning to New York from a vacation in Honduras. According to the lawsuit, Kevin lost consciousness shortly…
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Rap mogul Diddy found himself at the center of a law enforcement operation as federal agents descended on his Beverly Hills home on Monday, March 25 . The scene was described as intense, with helicopters swarming overhead and armed agents conducting searches on the ground. According to TMZ, the raid was part of an ongoing…
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Introduction In a legal battle that spanned years, one woman’s fight for justice shed light on the complexities of municipal liability and road maintenance standards. This case study delves into the journey of Patrizia, who sought recourse after a tragic accident on snow-covered roads in Milton, Ontario. Background Patrizia’s ordeal began on a snowy April…
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As April Fools’ Day approaches, the air is filled with anticipation for harmless pranks and good-natured laughs. Yet, amidst the chuckles and giggles, some practical jokes have veered into legal territory, leaving pranksters facing unexpected consequences. This article delves into a few notable instances where April Fools’ Day antics took a serious turn, resulting in…
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