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."
By Marianna Wharry
4 minute read
May 28, 2024 | Delaware Law Weekly
Pfizer Files Flurry of Lawsuits Over Migraine Medication PatentPfizer 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.
By Marianna Wharry
2 minute read
May 28, 2024 | Law.com
State Appellate Court Rejects Police Officer's Claim That Day-to-Night Shift Resulted in Adverse Employment ActionAssociate 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.
By Marianna Wharry
3 minute read
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."
By Marianna Wharry
3 minute read
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."
By Marianna Wharry
4 minute read
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.
By Marianna Wharry
4 minute read
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.
By Marianna Wharry
5 minute read
May 15, 2024 | Law.com
10th Circuit Questions Jurisdiction in Appeal of Transgender Woman's Admission Into Kappa Kappa Gamma SororityWhen a federal appeals court judge asked if the plaintiffs' attorney thought district judge's decision was final since it still left the opportunity to amend, the attorney said she did not believe the plaintiffs could refile because the judge struck down their merits claims.
By Marianna Wharry
3 minute read
May 09, 2024 | Law.com
Greer, Burns & Crain Files Trademark Suit Over Barbie Doll CounterfeitsMattel is also asking to be awarded statutory damages of $2 million for every counterfeit use of the Barbie trademark.
By Marianna Wharry
2 minute read
May 09, 2024 | Law.com
Federal Judge Dismisses Volkswagen Suit Challenging Illinois 'Multiplier Act'The multiplier act did not bar Volkswagen from informing customers that the statute requiring manufacturers to reimburse dealers for services related to manufacturer-provided limited warranty was the reason for an increase in price or prohibited the company from raising prices to cover expenses, the judge held.
By Marianna Wharry
3 minute read
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