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June 10, 2024 | Law.com

Massachusetts Governor Nominates 3 Associate Justices to State's District Court

"We're grateful that these three nominees are ready and eager to continue their service to Massachusetts," Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said in a statement. "I am excited to work with the Governor's Council as they consider these terrific nominees."

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June 04, 2024 | Law.com

Novo Nordisk Files Multiple Complaints Alleging Trademark Infringement, False Advertising Across U.S.

"We will continue to pursue legal action against those who provide potentially unsafe and ineffective compounded 'semaglutide' products and knowingly deceive patients who are seeking treatment, thereby eroding public trust in the safety of FDA-approved medicines," said Doug Langa, executive vice president, North America operations and president of Novo Nordisk.

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June 03, 2024 | Delaware Law Weekly

Court of Chancery Implements Second Tranche of Amendments to Court Rules

"I remain immensely grateful to Vice Chancellor (J. Travis) Laster, Blake Rohrbacher, and the subcommittee members for their commitment to this project," Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick said in a statement. "Each subcommittee member's participation was essential to this project and our system is better thanks to their efforts."

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May 31, 2024 | The Recorder

'Our Kids Are the Guinea Pigs': Lawsuit Targets STIIIZY for High-Potency Cannabis Vapes, Increase in Cannabis-Induced Psychosis

"It's a huge problem kids are suffering from with huge increases in hospitalizations and treatments, it is crushing and ruining kids' lives," Sarah R. London, partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, told Law.com. "[Providing] clear, unambiguous information for anyone to understand the risks of these products is essential. People are trying to get truth information so they can decide what to do when it comes to these products."

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May 28, 2024 | Delaware Law Weekly

Pfizer Files Flurry of Lawsuits Over Migraine Medication Patent

Pfizer recently filed seven lawsuits in federal court seeking to enjoin multiple multinational pharmaceutical companies from selling a generic version of its medication, Nurtec, which is used to prevent and treat migraines.

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May 28, 2024 | Law.com

State Appellate Court Rejects Police Officer's Claim That Day-to-Night Shift Resulted in Adverse Employment Action

Associate Justice Gabrielle Wolohojian wrote that while the transfer could constitute an adverse employment action, with such issues as a lifestyle change and family life balance, there was no factual showing to support the union's claim.

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May 24, 2024 | Law.com

Gov. Healey Announces 4 Nominations to Mass. Probate and Family Court Department

"The Probate and Family Court plays an essential role in providing justice for families across the state, and I'm confident that these distinguished attorneys will make strong additions to the bench," Healey said in a statement. "I'm proud to nominate them and appreciate the Governor's Council's consideration."

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May 22, 2024 | Law.com

Federal Judge Certifies Class Action Claiming $31M in CITGO Pension Underpayments

"We are very pleased the court granted class certification to more than 1,700 CITGO employees and pensioners in this important ERISA case," one of the plaintiffs' counsel, Michelle C. Yau, chair of Cohen Milstein's ERISA practice, said in a statement. "This ruling and the court's recent order denying summary judgment pave the way for the class claims to move forward to trial and affirm our confidence that our clients will prevail."

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May 21, 2024 | Law.com

Federal Judge Dismisses Third Attempt to Bring Antitrust Complaint Against Board of Psychiatry, Neurology

"Whether MOC is a sound policy of accrediting physicians is a separate question from whether it restricts competition in the CME product market. Since the second amended complaint does not plausibly allege the latter, the plaintiffs' tying claims fail," U.S. District Judge Jeremy C. Daniel wrote.

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May 15, 2024 | Law.com

Record $41M Jury Verdict Awarded to Lawyer for Medical Malpractice Claims

"The jury's verdict is bittersweet for this wonderful family, which has been devastated by Craig Pierce's injury and the loss of his ability to function independently and practice law," Christopher Hurley, a founding partner at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, said in a statement.

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