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Woman suing over son's COVID vaccination at school hits road block
GRETNA, La. (Legal Newsline) - A woman who sued a Louisiana school district for vaccinating her son against COVID-19 without her consent should have presented her case as a medical malpractice lawsuit.
UMass Medical School faces class action over data breach
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A woman has filed a class action lawsuit against the University of Massachusetts, claiming that her information was included in a data breach that exposed the private data of thousands of patients.
Lawsuit questions 'raw' claims of non-alcoholic kombucha
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) — A proposed class action says "raw" kombucha is not exactly that, because alcohol has been extracted.
Oregon elementary school teachers can sue over abusive students
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - A group of teachers who claim they were physically and sexually assaulted by elementary-school students can sue district officials for failing to come to their aid, an Oregon appeals court ruled, reversing a trial judge’s dismissal of claims.
Geoffrey Morris Selected to Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite Professionals
Butler Snow attorney Geoffrey Morris has been selected to the Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite Professionals in Memphis.
Associate Evelyn Clark Authors NYT Article on Americans With Disabilities Act
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case involving the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) that could have significant implications.
Workforce (re)newed: Epstein Becker Green's 42nd Annual Workforce Management Briefing on October 12, 2023
Join us as Epstein Becker Green attorneys, in-house counsel, and human resources executives share best practices and provide valuable insights on the latest workforce issues.
Bradley’s Bruce P. Ely Appointed Senior Fellow and Special Consultant to Bloomberg Tax & Accounting
Bradley is pleased to announce that partner Bruce P. Ely has been appointed as a Senior Fellow and a special consultant to Bloomberg Tax & Accounting.
Troutman Pepper Recognized With HBCU Outreach and Empowerment Supporter Award
Troutman Pepper was recently recognized at the Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo with a HBCU Outreach and Empowerment Supporter Award. The firm was honored for its continued support as a sponsor of the organization’s annual summit.
Group of AGs demand Biden fix immigration policies, secure border
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 27 attorneys general in a legal filing demanding President Biden fix unlawful immigration policies and secure the border.
At Roundup trial, Monsanto official says company did necessary toxics testing
A regulations compliance official for Monsanto testified the company had done extensive testing of its weed killer Roundup to make sure it was safe for use by humans.
'Puzzle pleading': Generac fights shareholder class action
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Solar power company Generac says class action lawyers who targeted it over a drop in stock value are "hindsight critics."
Opioid judge: 'No reasonable observer' could think special master biased after 'reply all' incident
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - The judge overseeing thousands of municipal lawsuits against the opioid industry criticized pharmacy benefit managers who sought to disqualify his special master, saying their bias claims were unreasonable and based upon a privileged email they should have destroyed instead of citing it in a public court filing.
Class action complains apple is main fruit in Beliv nectar drinks
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Legal Newsline) — A Florida class action lawsuit says a line of nectar drinks made by Beliv violates consumer protection laws.
DWI lawyer sues Ark. city over lack of video of client's arrest
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) — An Arkansas lawyer is suing a city, accusing it of withholding evidence pertaining to his client.
Samsung: Can't sue us if you keep using our product
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Class action lawyers claiming Samsung stoves have knobs that turn burners on when lightly bumped failed to show their clients have suffered an injury, the company says.
Armstrong Teasdale Adds Senior Associate Michael Grigsby in Denver
Armstrong Teasdale announces that Corporate Services Senior Associate Michael K. Grigsby has rejoined the firm.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Blankenship's appeal in defamation case
WASHINGTON – The United States Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship, who had asked the court to overturn a lower court ruling in a defamation case.
Online safety advocate questions Utah law's social media age checks
Stephen Balkam, the founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), expressed concern about the potential infringement on privacy that could result from age verification requirements for social media platforms. While age verification can help ensure children are not exposed to inappropriate content, Balkam highlighted the tradeoff between privacy and online safety.
Ai and the Next Frontier: Understanding What’s Ahead in Antitrust and Consumer Protection on October 11, 2023
Ensure your business thrives at the intersection of innovation and regulatory compliance by understanding how AI impacts advertising and competition.